Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Geriatric Psychiatry YB3112 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Serap BAYRAM (Güz)
Goals This course, human behavior, and behavior disorders, mental health, and old age and other common mental disorders is discussed. Mental health in older individuals, preservation, development, and conceptual information for the improvement of mental health, taking into account the variables that affect the physical, social and mental health problems, preventive, curative, rehabilitative approaches to gain the ability to apply and develop their ability to cope with illness taught.
Course Content Course Report, Mental Health, Mental Disorder, Biopsychosocial Aspects of Psychodynamic basis of human and human behavior (reminder) of the self defense mechanisms, Spiritual Growth Periods, the ripening period and the Process of Aging Changes in Psychological Help, Persuasive Communication I, Personality Disorders and Management, Help, Persuasive Communication II Culture and Psychiatry, Hepler Contact-III, Mental, Illness Symptoms Shown General Help, Persuasive Communication - Application and Management of Schizophrenia and Other psychotic Disorders, Relationship-Help Motivational Practice, Affective Disorder Individuals and Management, Elderly depression, Bipolar Disorder , neurotic, stress-related and somatoform disorders I - II, Elderly People and Management of Sleep Disorders, Substance Dependence and Abuse, Alcoholism and Approach to Chronic Mental Illness Treatment Methods Applied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalysis, primary, Secondary, Tertiary Protection Concept, elderly individuals Promotion of Mental Health, Social Psychiatry, Psychiatry Ethical and Legal Issues
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Ability to group elderly individuals with mental disorders
2 Ability to use helping skills regarding old age problems and the needs of elderly people with mental health disorders
3 To have knowledge about basic treatment approaches applied to mental illnesses and to help in the treatment process
4 Understanding the importance of family in protecting, improving and rehabilitating the mental health of individuals living in society and being able to intervene by evaluating individuals together with their families
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the course, Geriatric Psychiatry Presentation (Preparation), Interview
2. Week Dementia Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Depression in the Elderly
4. Week Personality Disorders in the Elderly Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Psychotic Disorders in the Elderly Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Psychotic Disorders in the Elderly Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Anxiety Disorders in the Elderly Presentation (Preparation), Interview
8. Week Somatoform Disorders in the Elderly Presentation (Preparation), Interview
9. Week Sexual Disorders in the Elderly Presentation (Preparation), Interview
10. Week Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders in the Elderly Presentation (Preparation), Interview
11. Week Sleep Disorders in the Elderly Presentation (Preparation), Interview
12. Week Situations Related to Grief in the Elderly Presentation (Preparation), Interview
13. Week Suicide in the Elderly Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Forensic Psychiatric Problems in the Elderly Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
5 Practising health promotion, maintenance, treatment and rehabilitation of elderly persons.
6 Adopting humanistic and holistic care approaches.
7 Set up effective and successful interpersonal communication.
8 Using critical thinking and problem solving skills.
9 Be aware of social, scientific and professional ethical values.
12 Using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge skills in care giving, training and management roles.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY5 4 4 4 4
PY6 5 5 5 5
PY7 4 4 4 4
PY8 3 3 3 3
PY9 3 4 3 4
PY12 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Öztürk MO. Ruh Sağlığı ve Bozuklukları. 10.Baskı, Ankara: Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri Ltd. Şti, 2004.
  • Sayıl I. Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları. Antıp A.Ş. Yayınları, 2000.
  • Yüksel N. Ruhsal Hastalıklar. 3. Baskı, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2006.
  • Yıldız MK. Geriatrik Psikiyatri. 1. Baskı, Nobel Yayıncılık, 2022.
  • Eren İ. Geraitrik Psikiyatri. Akademisyen Kitabevi, 2020.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 14 14
Homework 1 1 6 6
Final 1 14 14
Total Workload 76
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0