COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Clinical Basis of Medicine II
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CBM 102
Spring
1
2
2
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives To acquire selected technical skills that will be used in clinical practice and to learn basic communication skills
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • 1. Define basic concepts in communication skills, practice behavioral skills associated with positive communication
  • 2. Demonstrate the ability of effective and sensitive communication, active listening and responding skills in interpersonal communication
  • 3. Demonstrate the techniques of subcutaneous injection and wound suturing in laboratory models.
  • 4. Demonstrate the ability of capillary blood drawing and preparing a peripheral blood smear
  • 5. Demonstrate the ability to make intramuscular injections in laboratory models.
  • 6. Demonstrate the ability to draw venous blood specimen in laboratory models.
  • 7. Demonstrate the techniques for nasogastric tube insertion, gastric lavage, rectal examination and application of fleet enema in laboratory models.
Course Description Clinical Basis of Medicine 102 includes selected medical technical skills and basic communication skills.
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Course Category

 Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Basic communication skills -Recognizing and Understanding Communication Styles - Verbal and Nonverbal Communication- Communicating in Writing 1. P McIntosh, D Jeffery H, L Richard. Interpersonal Communication Skills in the Workplace American Management Association, 2nd ed. [New York]. 2008, eBook. 2. C Nancy W. Critical Skills: Communication. Salem Press Encyclopedia, January, 2016.
2 Basic communication skills- Cultivating Conversational Skills-Group Communication 1. P McIntosh, D Jeffery H, L Richard. Interpersonal Communication Skills in the Workplace American Management Association, 2nd ed. [New York]. 2008, eBook. 2. C Nancy W. Critical Skills: Communication. Salem Press Encyclopedia, January, 2016.
3 Basic communication skills- Communications Technology 1. C Nancy W. Critical Skills: Communication. Salem Press Encyclopedia, January, 2016. 2. S Paddy. Media and communication London; Thousand Oaks, Calif. Sage, 2007
4 Sterile equipment use, wound asepsis / anti-sepsis 1. Related chapter on IUE FoM Clinical Skills Guide 2. Burns, Elisabeth A. , Kenneth Corn, and James Whyte. "Practical Procedures." Chap. 18 In Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills, 513 - 14. 198 Madison Avenue, New York: Oxford University Press, 2011.
5 Subcutaneous injection and suturing 1. Related chapter on IUE FoM Clinical Skills Guide 2. Burns, Elisabeth A. , Kenneth Corn, and James Whyte. "Practical Procedures." Chap. 18 In Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills, 579 - 81. 198 Madison Avenue, New York: Oxford University Press, 2011.
6 Subcutaneous injection and suturing 1. Related chapter on IUE FoM Clinical Skills Guide 2. Burns, Elisabeth A. , Kenneth Corn, and James Whyte. "Practical Procedures." Chap. 18 In Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills, 579 - 81. 198 Madison Avenue, New York: Oxford University Press, 2011.
7 I. Assessment
8 Basic communication skills- Barriers to Communication 1. C Nancy W. Critical Skills: Communication. Salem Press Encyclopedia, January, 2016. 3. S Paddy. Media and communication London; Thousand Oaks, Calif. Sage, 2007
9 Basic communication skills- Cultural Aspects of Communication 1. P Erica, D Elaine. Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Second edition. Banbury, UK. Lantern Publishing.2015 2. E Richard, Communication Skills. Stepladders to Success for the Professional, 2. ed. Bristol. Intellect. 2009
10 Basic communication skills- Disagreements and Conflicts 1. P Erica, D Elaine. Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Second edition. Banbury, UK. Lantern Publishing.2015 2. E Richard, Communication Skills. Stepladders to Success for the Professional, 2. ed. Bristol. Intellect. 2009
11 Drawing capillary blood, preparing a peripheral blood smear II.Assessment 1. Related chapter on IUEFoM Clinical Skills Guide
12 Intramuscular injections 1. Related chapter on IUEFoM Clinical Skills Guide 2. Burns, Elisabeth A. , Kenneth Corn, and James Whyte. "Practical Procedures." Chap. 18 In Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills, 516 - 18. 198 Madison Avenue, New York: Oxford University Press, 2011.
13 Venipuncture 1. Related chapter on IUE FoM Clinical Skills Guide 2. Burns, Elisabeth A. , Kenneth Corn, and James Whyte. "Practical Procedures." Chap. 18 In Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills, 518 - 22. 198 Madison
14 II. Assessment
15 Nasogastric tube insertion and aspiration 1. Related chapter on IUE FoM Clinical Skills Guide 2. Burns, Elisabeth A. , Kenneth Corn, and James Whyte. "Practical Procedures." Chap. 18 In Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills, 567 - 69. 198 Madison Avenue, New York: Oxford University Press, 2011.
16 Rectal examination and application of rectal enema 1. Related chapter on IUE FoM Clinical Skills Guide 2. Burns, E.A., K. Corn, and J. Whyte, Practical Procedures, in Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills. 2011, Oxford University Press: 198 Madison Avenue, New York. p. 511 - 588.
17 Introduction to EKG
18 III. Assessment
Course Notes/Textbooks
  1. P McIntosh, D Jeffery H, L Richard. Interpersonal Communication Skills in the Workplace
  2. American Management Association, 2nd ed. [New York]. 2008, eBook
  3. C Nancy W. Critical Skills: Communication. Salem Press Encyclopedia, January, 2016. 
  4. S Paddy. Media and communication London; Thousand Oaks, Calif. Sage, 2007
  5. P Erica, D Elaine. Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Second edition. Banbury, UK. Lantern Publishing.2015
  6. E Richard, Communication Skills. Stepladders to Success for the Professional, 2. ed. Bristol. Intellect. 2009
  7. Burns EA, Corn K, Whyte J. Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills. 198 Madison Avenue, New York: Oxford University Press.
Suggested Readings/Materials
  1. IUEFoM Clinical Skills Guide
  2. References stated in the IUEFoM Clinical Skills Guide
  3. Web based educational videos

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
40
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 18 x total hours)
18
1
18
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 18 x total hours)
18
2
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
5
Final Exams
1
5
    Total
64

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

Explain the normal structure and functions of the human body at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ and system levels, associate them with suggestions, practices and clinical situations (nutrition, exercise, vaccination, mental health, etc.); to protect and improve the health of individuals.

 X
2

Describe the mechanisms of diseases at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ and system levels and make evidence-based decisions by associating them with disease findings, diagnosis and treatment approaches.
3

Consider the ethical principles, scientific facts, legal regulations and the biopsychosocial and cultural characteristics of the patient in the medical decision making process. Place importance and respect the autonomy of patients and the confidentiality of patient information, within the framework of the law and the provisions of healthcare application standards.

 X
4

Prioritize patient safety to minimize malpractice by carrying out risk assessment, take the necessary precautions, perform the necessary medical practice and record them.
5

Communicate healthily, openly and effectively with healthcare workers, patients and their relatives, with the communication structured on empathy and care, trust and constructiveness; while being respectful to language, belief, race and cultural characteristics.

 X
6

By bearing in mind the patients’ values, beliefs, priorities, and needs; provide evidence-based options and include them in the decision making process.
7

Preserve our planet’s resources and consider its effects on the public and individual’s health, advocate to disseminate healthy lifestyle behaviors and modify factors that affect health adversely.
8

Reach current, valid and reliable information effectively using technology. Critically evaluate this information for solving problems in an evidence-based medical decision-making process, bearing in mind prevention, diagnosis, and management of diseases.

 X
9

Identify problems, create hypotheses, conduct research and employ teamwork to analyze results for generation and dissemination of health-related scientific knowledge.

 X
10

By taking feedback and evaluating their performance, determine the areas and options for improvement and implement them within a plan.

 X
11

Care for their own personal health, safety and appearance, take the necessary precautions in order to set an example for their colleagues and society.
12

Continuously renew themselves in their medical knowledge by always bearing in mind their commitment to lifelong learning principles.

 X
13

Using various communication tools, share their professionally gained knowledge in the field of healthcare, opinions, experiences, and evaluations with institutions, colleagues and the public.  Advocate for healthcare and contribute to developing policies to protect and improve it.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest