Information Package

Program of Preschool Teaching

GKE432

FIRST AID AND HEALTH

Course Code
GKE432
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Distinguishes between the concepts of first aid and emergency aid.
  2. Explains the basic principles of first aid.
  3. Identifies emergency situations that may occur during the preschool period.
  4. Explains and applies basic life support (BLS) both theoretically and practically.
  5. Applies basic first aid interventions in cases such as bleeding, burns, fractures, and choking.
  6. Describes the correct first aid approaches for incidents such as poisoning and animal bites.
  7. Communicates effectively in emergency situations and initiates the professional assistance process.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionTo provide students with basic first aid knowledge and skills that can be applied in emergencies that may be encountered in early childhood, to provide students with the right and rapid intervention methods in cases such as accidents, injuries, drowning, burns, poisoning, etc., taking into account the physical characteristics and developmental levels of children, the legal aspects of first aid and child safety.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition, purpose, and importance of first aid
2nd Week Difference between first aid and emergency aid, legal responsibilities
3rd Week Characteristics required in a first aider
4th Week Scene assessment, casualty evaluation
5th Week Basic life support (CPR for children and infants)
6th Week First aid for choking and suffocation
7th Week Bleeding and shock conditions
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week First aid for burns, frostbite, and heat stroke
10th Week First aid for fractures, dislocations, and sprains
11th Week First aid for poisoning and animal bites
12th Week First aid for foreign objects in eyes, ears, and nose
13th Week Carrying techniques and casualty transport
14th Week Risk analysis and preventive measures in school and classroom settings
15th Week General review and practical examples
Recommended or Required ReadingT.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı. (2022). İlk Yardım Eğitim Kitabı.
Aydoğdu, M. (2021). Temel İlk Yardım Bilgisi. Nobel Yayıncılık.
Ders sırasında öğretim elemanı tarafından sağlanacak vaka örnekleri, videolar ve görsel materyaller.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Discussion
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Practice 1 30
Other 1 40
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 27 27
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Performance Practice 1 40 40
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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