Pharmacy Services
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

General Introduction Information of the Course

Course Code:

PHS203

Course Title:

Medical Device

Course Semester:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	4

Language of instruction:

Course Prerequisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Necessary

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. Sümeyye YILMAZ KARAOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. Sümeyye YILMAZ KARAOĞLU

Course Assistants:

Course Objectives and Content

Course Objectives:

To introduce the basic characteristics of medical devices and medical supplies and to provide fundamental knowledge about their use in healthcare services.

Course Content:

This course covers the definition, classification, purposes of use, and importance of medical devices and medical supplies in healthcare services.

The course includes:

General medical supplies
Wound care and patient care products
Diagnostic devices (e.g., glucometer, blood pressure monitor, stethoscope, thermometer)
Examination tools and instruments
Personal care products
Medical equipment used in hospitals
Oral and dental care products
Materials used in physical therapy and rehabilitation
Mobility aids and orthopedic products
First aid materials and occupational health and safety equipment
Maternal and infant care products
Sterilization and disinfection practices
Medical products used in clinical branches (obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine, pediatrics, respiratory care, dialysis, and surgery)

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Defines the basic characteristics of medical devices and medical supplies.
2) Identifies commonly used medical devices in pharmacy and clinical settings.
3) Explains the roles of medical devices in healthcare services.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Identifies medical devices and equipment in the hospital pharmacy.
2) Classifies medical devices according to their intended use and risk levels.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Explains the purposes of use of medical supplies.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Course Weekly Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Medical Devices and Basic Definitions	Lecturer notes
2)	Classification of Medical Devices and Risk Categories	Lecturer notes
3)	Diagnostic Medical Devices	Lecturer notes
4)	Blood pressure measuring devices	Lecturer notes
5)	Blood glucose measuring devices	Lecturer notes
6)	Body Temperature Measurement Devices	Lecturer notes
7)	Overall Review	Lecturer notes
8)	Midterm exam	Lecturer notes
9)	Urine bags, catheters	Lecturer notes
10)	Life Support Units and Critical Care Devices	Lecturer notes
11)	Laboratory and Analytical Medical Devices	Lecturer notes
12)	Cotton, gauze and other surgical supplies	Lecturer notes
13)	Wound dressing materials	Lecturer notes
14)	Portable and Wearable Medical Technologies	Lecturer notes
15)	Software in Medical Devices and Digital Health Applications	Lecturer notes
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Öğretim üyesi ders notları / Lecturer notes

References:

Türkiye İlaç ve Tıbbi Cihaz Kurumu (TİTCK).
Tıbbi Cihaz Hakkında.
Erişim adresi: https://www.titck.gov.tr/faaliyetalanlari/tibbicihaz/tibbi-cihaz-hakkinda Erişim tarihi: 2026.
T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı. Tıbbi Cihaz Yönetmeliği. Resmî Gazete, 31499 (02.06.2021).
Medical Device Technologies Kramme, R., Hoffmann, K.-P., & Pozos, R. (eds.). Springer Handbook of Medical Technology. Berlin: Springer, 2011.

Relationship Between Course and Program Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	1	4	5	2	3	6
Program Outcomes
1) They acquire fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession.
2) They gain knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.
3) Keeps up with current developments and applications in their profession and uses them effectively.
4) Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession.
5) Possesses the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues using an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions.
6) They can effectively communicate their thoughts in writing and verbally at the level of knowledge and skills, expressing themselves in a clear manner.
7) Follows developments in their field using a foreign language and communicates with colleagues.
8) They are aware of career management and lifelong learning issues.
9) Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying, and disseminating data related to their field.
10) Knows pharmaceutical raw materials, drug forms, and professional terminology.
11) Possesses knowledge and skills related to the procurement, stock management, storage, and presentation of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, medical products, cosmetic products, medical supplies, and other health-related products.
12) Prepares medications under the supervision of a specialist and provides information on their use.
13) They take responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to their field.

Relationship Between Course and Learning Outcome

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Medium	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	They acquire fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession.	4
2)	They gain knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes.	3
3)	Keeps up with current developments and applications in their profession and uses them effectively.	4
4)	Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession.
5)	Possesses the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues using an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions.
6)	They can effectively communicate their thoughts in writing and verbally at the level of knowledge and skills, expressing themselves in a clear manner.
7)	Follows developments in their field using a foreign language and communicates with colleagues.
8)	They are aware of career management and lifelong learning issues.
9)	Possesses social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying, and disseminating data related to their field.
10)	Knows pharmaceutical raw materials, drug forms, and professional terminology.
11)	Possesses knowledge and skills related to the procurement, stock management, storage, and presentation of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, medical products, cosmetic products, medical supplies, and other health-related products.	2
12)	Prepares medications under the supervision of a specialist and provides information on their use.
13)	They take responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in applications related to their field.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Course
Reading
Homework
Question-and-Answer / Discussion
Staj/Yerinde Uygulama

Assessment and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (open-ended questions, multiple-choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, ordering)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 50
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Midterms	1	8	8
Final	1	8	8
Total Workload			44