Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4HEM008Immunization in Children and Adults2+0+02309.09.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program First and Emergency Aid
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to provide up-to-date information on the structure and functioning of the immune system, vaccine types and effects, current vaccination schedule in children and adults, vaccine rejection and hesitancy, and vaccination principles in special situations (elderly people, pregnant women, chronic diseases, Covid-19, travel and military service).
Course Content Introduction of the course, awareness study
Immunology and development, structure and functioning of the immune system
Structure and organs of the immune system
Specific and non-specific immunity, Active and passive immunity
Current vaccination schedule for children
Vaccine rejection and hesitancy
Current vaccination schedule for adults
Immunization in adults in special cases (Elderly, Pregnant Women, Chronic Diseases, COVID-19, Travel and Military Service)
Evaluation of the course
Course Methods and Techniques Presentation, Discussion, Brainstorming
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Prof.Dr. Nuran TOSUN
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. A. Batuhan COŞKUN
Prof.Dr. Nuran TOSUN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources 1. Kara, A., Çiftçi, E., Tezer, H., & Somer, A. (Eds.). (2021). Aşı ve Bağışıklama. Ankara. 2. Akçakaya Nejla, Çokuğraş Haluk, Aras Ahmet, Camcıoğlu Yıldız, Gür Emel, “Aşılara Güncel Yaklaşım” Editör: Arvas Ahmet, İÜ. CTF Sürekli Tıp Eğitimi Yayın No: 59, 2007. 3. Çelebi Solmaz, Badur Selim, Somer Ayper, Salman Nuran ve diğerleri, “Rutin Dışı Aşılar” Editör: Salman Nuran, Bilimsel Tıp Yayınevi, 2008. 4. Ildırım İbrahim, Kara Ateş, Camcıoğlu Yıldız, Keser Melike ve diğerleri, “Çocuk Enfeksiyon Dergisi, Aşı Özel Sayısı-1, Cilt 2” Editör: Hacımustafaoğlu Mustafa, Aves Yayıncılık, Eylül 2008. 5. T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı Halk Sağlığı Genel Müdürlüğü (2023). Aşı Takvimi. 6. Türkiye Enfeksiyon Hastalıkları ve Klinik Mikrobiyoloji Uzmanlık Derneği (EKMUD) (2023). Erişkin Bağşıklama Rehberi.


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 50
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 8 8
Final examination 1 8 8
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2,5 72

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Understands the structure and functional features of the immune system.
2 Have knowledge about the types and effects of vaccines.
3 Knows the current national vaccination calendar in our country.
4 Have knowledge about vaccination practices in special cases.
5 Understands the effects of vaccine rejection and hesitancy.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction of the course, awareness study
2 Immunology and development, structure and functioning of the immune system
3 Structure and organs of the immune system
4 Specific and non-specific immunity, Active and passive immunity
5 Current vaccination schedule for children
6 Vaccine rejection and hesitancy
7 Current vaccination schedule for adults
8 Immunization in adults in special cases (Elderly, Pregnant Women, Chronic Diseases, COVID-19, Travel and Military Service)
9 Evaluation of the course

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 4 5
C2 4 5 4
C3 4
C4 4 4 4 4
C5 5 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant