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Program of Dialysis

DIT213

DIALYSIS

Course Code
DIT213
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 12
ECTS
11
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS11
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Knows the indications for dialysis
  2. Knows the prescribing, patient monitoring and complication management processes in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
  3. Identifies the infection risks that may be encountered during dialysis and knows the preventive measures.
  4. Knows the current regulations and legal regulations regarding dialysis practices
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to teach students the fundamental concepts of dialysis, its indications, and acute/chronic dialysis approaches. It covers techniques used in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, prescription planning, complications, patient monitoring processes, and treatment adequacy. Additionally, it covers infection control, vaccinations, patient safety, dry weight determination, legal regulations, and other aspects of dialysis practice. The aim is to develop students' skills in making informed decisions and ensuring patient safety in clinical practice.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course and basic concepts of dialysis
2nd Week Indications for dialysis, acute and chronic dialysis
3rd Week Acute and chronic complications during hemodialysis
4th Week Hemodialysis prescription
5th Week Dialysis adequacy
6th Week Dry weight and patient monitoring during dialysis
7th Week Physiological principles of peritoneal dialysis
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Catheter placement and surgical complications in peritoneal dialysis
10th Week Indications and contraindications for peritoneal dialysis
11th Week Complications of peritoneal dialysis
12th Week Prescribing peritoneal dialysis
13th Week Infection risk and vaccinations in dialysis units
14th Week Regulations and legal regulations related to dialysis
Recommended or Required ReadingHandbook of Dialysis fourth edition, John T Daugirdas,2007
Diyaliz Tedavisi; Yazarı: Nissenson F Çeviri editörü: Prof. Dr. Gültekin Süleymanlar
Prof. Dr. Ekrem Erek, Güneş Kitabevi2004
Diyaliz prensipleri ve Uygulaması William L Henrich çeviri,2006 AND Danışmanlık Eğitim, Yayıncılık ve Organizasyon şirketi
Hemodiyaliz Hemşireliği Uygulamaları, İstanbul, Nefroloji Diyaliz ve Transplantasyon Derneği, 2002
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 35 35
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 14 196
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 45 45
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load329
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.96
ECTS Credit of the Course11
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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