BASIC CONSEPTS OF DIALYSIS

DIT107

Course Code: DIT107
Semester: First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice: 2 + 0
ECTS: 2

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

First Term (Fall)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Instructor Çiğdem Özdemir Eler

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Knows general health information, non-communicable diseases, chronic kidney disease and dialysis treatment processes.
Knows the equipment used in the dialysis unit, vascular access routes, and patient safety practices
Describes multidisciplinary teamwork, ethical approaches, and universal precautions in the dialysis unit.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

This course comprehensively covers the fundamental concepts, historical development, methods, and applications of dialysis treatment for individuals with chronic kidney disease. Students are introduced to topics such as the structure of the dialysis unit, equipment used, vascular access routes, and patient safety. Ethical approaches, multidisciplinary teamwork, and professional responsibilities within the framework of universal precautions are also discussed.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	General health information
2^nd Week	Non-communicable diseases
3^rd Week	Chronic kidney disease
4^th Week	Introduction to dialysis and basic concepts
5^th Week	History and development of dialysis
6^th Week	Dialysis methods and classification
7^th Week	Dialysis physiology and mechanisms
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Dialysis equipment and systems
10^th Week	Vascular access routes
11^th Week	Dialysis unit structure
12^th Week	Dialysis multidisciplinary team roles and responsibilities
13^th Week	Ethical Approaches in Dialysis Units
14^th Week	Universal Precautions and Equipment Use in Dialysis Units/Patient Safety

Recommended or Required Reading

Kasper, D. L., Braunwald, E., Fauci, A. S., Hauser, S. L., Longo, D. L., & Jameson, J. L. (Ed.). (2005). Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine (16th ed.). McGraw?Hill Professional.
Brunicardi, F. C. (Eds.), Andersen, D. K., Billiar, T. R., Dunn, D. L., Hunter, J. G., & al. (Eds.). (2019). Schwartz's Principles of Surgery (11th ed.). McGraw?Hill Education.
Daugirdas, J. T., Blake, P. G., & Ing, T. S. (Ed.) (2025). Handbook of Dialysis (6th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Gökdoğan, F. (2015). Dialysis Principles and Techniques for Nurses and Technicians (1st ed.). Academician Bookstore.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	50
Total(%)		50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		50
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	1	5	5
Preparation for Final exam	1	15	15
Course hours	14	2	28
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	10	10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Total Work Load			60
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			2
ECTS Credit of the Course			2

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X	X
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13
K14