Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4DYZ002Rational Drug Use2+0+02304.11.2026
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 objective of this course is to provide students with essential knowledge regarding Rational Drug Use and to enable them to understand and implement rational medication practices
Course Content This course covers the fundamental principles and conceptual framework of rational drug use, as well as the risks associated with drug misuse. It includes specific drug use characteristics in particular groups such as children, the elderly, and pregnant women, rational antibiotic consumption, dietary supplements, and drug allergies. Furthermore, it incorporates patient education and practical approaches to safe treatment processes.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, question-and-answer, discussion
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Instructor .Aynur Ekren Çakıcı
Name of Lecturers Instructor AYNUR EKREN ÇAKICI
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Çiftçi, B., & Aksoy, M. (2017). Rational Drug Use in Pediatrics and Nurses ` Responsibilities. GÜSBD, 6(3), 191-19
Saygı Bacanak, M. (2022). Rational Drug Use. Ema Medical Publishing.
Ulupınar, S., & Akıcı, A. (2015). Rational Drug Use in Nursing Practices. Turkiye Klinikleri J Pharmacol-Special Topics, 3(
Şahingöz, M., & Balcı, E. (2013). Nurses ` Rational Drug Use. TAF Prev Med Bull, 12(1), 57-64.
Course Notes 1. Çiftçi, B., & Aksoy, M. (2017). Rational Drug Use in Pediatrics and Nurses ` Responsibilities. GÜSBD, 6(3), 191-194.

2. Ulupınar, S., & Akıcı, A. (2015). Rational Drug Use in Nursing Practices. Turkiye Klinikleri J Pharmacol-Special Topics, 3(1).

3. Şahingöz, M., & Balcı, E. (2013). Nurses ` Rational Drug Use. TAF Prev Med Bull, 12(1), 57-64.

4. Saygı Bacanak, M. (2022). Rational Drug Use. Ema Medical Publishing.

Course Category
Health %100

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 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 20 20
Final examination 1 40 40
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 88

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 It defines the basic principles of rational drug use and explains its conceptual framework.
2 It implements rational drug use practices for specific groups and different life stages (children, the elderly, pregnant women, etc.).
3 It analyzes the negative consequences of irrational/incorrect drug use on individuals and society.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course Introduction, Objectives, and Learning Outcomes Acquiring the recommended textbooks/reference books
2 Concept of Rational Drug Use and General Definitions Gaining preliminary knowledge about the upcoming topic
3 Rational Antibiotic Use Gaining preliminary knowledge about the upcoming topic
4 Rational Drug Use in the Elderly I Gaining preliminary knowledge about the upcoming topic
5 Rational Drug Use in the Elderly II Gaining preliminary knowledge about the upcoming topic
6 Rational Drug Use in Pediatrics I Gaining preliminary knowledge about the upcoming topic
7 Rational Drug Use in Pediatrics II Gaining preliminary knowledge about the upcoming topic
8 ARA SINAV HAFTASI
9 Rational Drug Use in Pregnancy I Gaining preliminary knowledge about the upcoming topic
10 Rational Drug Use in Pregnancy II Gaining preliminary knowledge about the upcoming topic
11 Rational Use of Dietary Supplements Gaining preliminary knowledge about the upcoming topic
12 Medication Administration and Patient/Caregiver Education Gaining preliminary knowledge about the upcoming topic
13 Drug Allergies Gaining preliminary knowledge about the upcoming topic
14 Irrational Drug Use I Gaining preliminary knowledge about the upcoming topic
15 Irrational Drug Use II Gaining preliminary knowledge about the upcoming topic

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 3
C2 3 4 2
C3 3 4 2

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