English


NURSING (M.S.) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit Code Year Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
FORENSIC NURSING HEM524 1 2 3+0 3.0 4.0


General Information
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of the Course Unit Master's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 7, EQF-LLL: Level 7, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course Programme Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit Face-to-face
Work Placement(s) Requirement for the Course Unit Yes
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Assistant(s) of the Course Unit

Prerequisites and/or co-requisities of the course unit
CATEGORY OF THE COURSE UNIT
Category of the Course Unit Degree of Contribution (%)
Fundamental Course in the field -
Course providing specialised skills to the main field % 70
Course providing supportive skills to the main field % 10
Course providing humanistic, communication and management skills % 10
Course providing transferable skills % 10

Objectives and Contents
Objectives of the Course Unit The aim of this course is to provide post graduate students with an overview of a variety of topics within the area of forensic sciences and provide an introduction to forensic nursing, and the nursing role in the scientific investigation of violence. Prepare nurses for effective participation in nursing care of clients in forensic care settings and to maintain standards of practice while processing victims of human violence.
Contents of the Course Unit Forensic nursing is one of the newest forms of forensic sciences. This course combines the application of forensic science with clinical nursing practice. It is the application of forensic aspects of health care combined with biopsychosocial education of the registered nurse in the scientific investigation and treatment of trauma, death, violent or criminal activity, and traumatic accidents within the clinical or community institution. Participation in case study analysis will promote examination of personal views, open discussion on ethical and legal dilemmas, human rights, and application of critical thinking.
Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education Building on nursing knowledge, skill, and experience and advance nurses’ competencies of knowledge, performance skills, and values related to aspects of forensic nursing. Nurses trained with specialized knowledge, skills and attitude in providing quality care to clients, their families and communities in primary, secondary and tertiary levels in forensic care settings. Nurses in the field of forensic nursing can provide direct services to individual clients, consultation services to nursing, medical and law-related agencies in areas dealing with trauma and/or questioned death investigative processes. Nurses explore the proper techniques for gathering criminal and forensic evidence, including evidence testing and proper chain-of-custody management.

No
Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
1 Develop an understanding of philosophy, principles, methods and issues, management, education and research in forensic nursing.
2 Apply knowledge and skills of nursing and forensic science to identify and collect forensic evidence within the health care setting to ensure it will stand legal scrutiny.
3 Determine treatment for triage and emergency intervention for patients who exhibit potential forensic issues.
4 Maintain necessary documentation with legal implications.
5 Collaborate and coordinate with nurses, legal and police personnel, allied health professionals, families and communities in areas related to clients in in forensic family care settings.

Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit
Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit

Weekly Course Contents and Study Materials for Preliminary & Further Study
Week Topics (Subjects) Preparatory & Further Activities
1 Introduction to Course No file found
2 Criminology vs. Criminalistics; Major Branches of Forensic Science; Terminology No file found
3 to be continued No file found
4 to be continued No file found
5 Thanatology; Forensic Autopsy No file found
6 Chronology of Forensic Nursing; Specialty Areas of Forensic Nursing No file found
7 to be continued No file found
8 Midterm Exam No file found
9 Specialty Areas of Forensic Nursing No file found
10 Forensic Traumatology No file found
11 Child Abuse and Neglect No file found
12 Sexual Assault; SANE – Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner No file found
13 Domestic Violence Facts, Types and Effects No file found
14 End of Course Presentations and Case Study Analysis No file found

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
1- Saferstein, R (2001) Criminalistics. An Introduction to Forensic Science, Prentice Hall
2- Abaci Kalfoğlu, E. ve ark. (2019) Adli Hemşirelik, Akademisyen Kitabevi
3- Lynch, V (2006) Forensic Nursing, Elsevier
4- Swanson, Ch.R. ve ark. (2003) Criminal Investigation, McGraw-Hill Higher Education
5- Byers, S.N (2011) Introduction to Forensic Anthropology, Pearson
6- Hester, Th.R. ve ark. (1975) Field Methods in Archaeology, Mayfield Publishing Company
7- Maschi, T. ve ark (2009) Forensic Social Work, Springer Publishing Company
8- Polat, O (2007) Tüm Boyutlarıyla Çocuk İstismarı 1: Tanımlar, Seçkin Yayıncılık
9- Polat, O (2007) Tüm Boyutlarıyla Çocuk İstismarı 2: Önleme ve Rehabilitasyon, Seçkin Yayıncılık
10- Carole Jenny (2011) Child Abuse and Neglect, Elsevier
11- Soysal, Z (2003 / 2005) Adli Obstetrik ve Jinekoloji, İstanbul: Adli Tıp Kurumu Yayınları 9
12- Afşin, H (2006) Diş Hekimliğinde Anamnez, İstanbul: Nobel
13- Girardin, B.W (1997), Color Atlas of Sexual Assault, Elsevier
14- Köprülü, A.Ş. ve Özkal, Ş.Ş (2015) Cinsel Suç Kavramı ve Delillendirme, İstanbul Yeni Yüzyıl Üniversitesi Yayınları 5
15- Polsky, S.S. ve Markowitz, J (2003), Color Atlas of Domestic Violence, Elsevier
16- Kızılarslan, H (2007) Ceza Muhakemesi, Adli Tıp, Adli Bilimlerde Vücudun Muayenesi ve Örnek alma, Kızılarslan Serisi: I - Ankara
17- Online resources and articles as directed
18- PowerPoint Slides

MATERIAL SHARING
Course Notes No file found
Presentations No file found
Homework No file found
Exam Questions & Solutions No file found
Useful Links No file found
Video and Visual Materials No file found
Other No file found
Announcements No file found

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT NOT DEFINED
*Level of Contribution (0-5): Empty-Null (0), 1- Very Low, 2- Low, 3- Medium, 4- High, 5- Very High

No
Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Develop an understanding of philosophy, principles, methods and issues, management, education and research in forensic nursing.
2 Apply knowledge and skills of nursing and forensic science to identify and collect forensic evidence within the health care setting to ensure it will stand legal scrutiny.
3 Determine treatment for triage and emergency intervention for patients who exhibit potential forensic issues.
4 Maintain necessary documentation with legal implications.
5 Collaborate and coordinate with nurses, legal and police personnel, allied health professionals, families and communities in areas related to clients in in forensic family care settings.

Assessment
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of
Activities
Degree of Contribution (%)
Mid-Term Exam 1 % 50
Computer Based Presentation 0 -
Short Exam 0 -
Presentation of Report 0 -
Homework Assessment 1 % 50
Oral Exam 0 -
Presentation of Thesis 0 -
Presentation of Document 0 -
Expert Assessment 0 -
Board Exam 0 -
Practice Exam 0 -
Year-End Final Exam 0 -
Internship Exam 0 -
TOTAL 2 %100
Contribution of In-Term Assessments to Overall Grade 2 %50
Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade 1 %50
TOTAL 3 %100


WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities
(# of week)
Duration
(hours, h)
Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 14 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 10 1 10
Assignment (Homework) 1 4 4
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Total Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities - - 98
Workload for Assessment Activities
Type of the Assessment Activites # of Assessment Activities
Duration
(hours, h)
Workload (h)
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 3 3
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 4 4
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
Total Workload for Assessment Activities - - 9
Total Workload of the Course Unit - - 107
Workload (h) / 25.5 4.2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4.0

EBS : Kıbrıs İlim Üniversitesi Eğitim Öğretim Bilgi Sistemi Kıbrıs İlim Üniversitesi AKTS Bilgi Paketi AKTS Bilgi Paketi ECTS Information Package Avrupa Kredi Transfer Sistemi (AKTS/ECTS), Avrupa Yükseköğretim Alanı (Bologna Süreci) hedeflerini destekleyen iş yükü ve öğrenme çıktılarına dayalı öğrenci/öğrenme merkezli öğretme ve öğrenme yaklaşımı çerçevesinde yükseköğretimde uluslarası saydamlığı arttırmak ve öğrenci hareketliliği ile öğrencilerin yurtdışında gördükleri öğrenimleri kendi ülkelerinde tanınmasını kolaylaştırmak amacıyla Avrupa Komisyonu tarafından 1989 yılında Erasmus Programı (günümüzde Yaşam Boyu Öğrenme Programı) kapsamında geliştirilmiş ve Avrupa ülkeleri tarafından yaygın olarak kabul görmüş bir kredi sistemidir. AKTS, aynı zamanda, yükseköğretim kurumlarına, öğretim programları ve ders içeriklerinin iş yüküne bağlı olarak kolay anlaşılabilir bir yapıda tasarlanması, uygulanması, gözden geçirilmesi, iyileştirilmesi ve bu sayede yükseköğretim programlarının kalitesinin geliştirilmesine ve kalite güvencesine önemli katkı sağlayan bir sistematik yaklaşım sunmaktadır. ETIS : İstanbul Aydın University Education & Training System Cyprus Science University ECTS Information Package ECTS Information Package European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) which was introduced by the European Council in 1989, within the framework of Erasmus, now part of the Life Long Learning Programme, is a student-centered credit system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme specified in terms of learning outcomes and competences to be acquired. The implementation of ECTS has, since its introduction, has been found wide acceptance in the higher education systems across the European Countries and become a credit system and an indispensable tool supporting major aims of the Bologna Process and, thus, of European Higher Education Area as it makes teaching and learning in higher education more transparent across Europe and facilitates the recognition of all studies. The system allows for the transfer of learning experiences between different institutions, greater student mobility and more flexible routes to gain degrees. It also offers a systematic approach to curriculum design as well as quality assessment and improvement and, thus, quality assurance.