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

General Introduction Information of the Course

Course Code:

VSHS121

Course Title:

Aromatherapy

Course Semester:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Course Prerequisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

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. Aygül KÖSEOĞLU

Course Assistants:

Course Objectives and Content

Course Objectives:	It is aimed to protect health, increase the quality of life, assist in treatment and to apply it correctly and safely in the treatment of diseases, and to evaluate the principles of aromatherapy.
Course Content:	Contains general information on aromatherapy, its history, essential oils, fixed oils, oil monographs, carriers used, quality and safety of aromatherapeutic products, formulas and recipes.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explains the basic concepts and application areas of aromatherapy.
2) Explains the basic properties and intended uses of essential oils.
3) Explains the preparation methods of oil mixtures used in aromatherapy.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Demonstrates the preparation of aromatic preparations and mixtures.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Explains the principles of safe use in aromatherapy.
Field Specific Competence
1) Defines herbal and animal-derived products used in aromatherapy.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Course Weekly Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definition and history of aromatherapy	Lecture notes
2)	Application methods of aromatherapy	Lecture notes
3)	Essential oils used in aromatherapy and their properties	Lecture notes
4)	Fixed oils used in aromatherapy and their properties	Lecture notes
5)	Drugs used in aromatherapy	Lecture notes
6)	Essential oil drugs	Lecture notes
7)	Fixed oil drugs	Lecture notes
8)	Midterm exam	Lecture notes
9)	Drugs of animal origin	Lecture notes
10)	Preparation of oil mixtures in aromatherapy	Lecture notes
11)	Sources, effects, compositions of essential oils used in aromatherapy	Lecture notes
12)	Safe use of aromatherapy	Lecture notes
13)	Therapeutic index,aromatherapy in children,babies	Lecture notes
14)	Suggested aromatherapy prescription examples	Lecture notes
15)	Suggested aromatherapy prescription examples	Lecture notes
16)	Final exam	Lecture notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Öğretim elemanı ders notları/Instructor's lecture notes
References:	Türkiye'de bitkilerle tedavi-Turhan BAYTOP Clinical aromatherapy-J.BUCKLE Aromaterapi-Ulvi ZEYBEK

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.
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.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Course

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
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			60