AZERBAIJAN UNIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL DEVENCE AND BASICS OF MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE

 

 

Approved by the decision of the meeting of

the department of Civil

defence and basics  of medical knowledge

dated to 06.02.2025 (Protocol №7) 

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Head of Department of Civil defence and   basics of medical knowledge                                      Ph. D. B. Ass. Prof. S.Kh.Zamanova

 

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course title:	Civil defence and first aid (pre-school)	Academic year / term:	2024/2025 2nd term
Course hours:	60	Delivery mode: (Face to face/ remote )	Face to face
Course credits:	5	Course instructor:	Senior teacher Taghiyeva Zulfiya
Course level/Faculty	Education
Group: Class time:	Primary school education 130 A	Consultation hours
Course supervisor:	Senior teacher Taghiyeva Zulfiya	Course instructor’s email address:	[email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COURSE OUTLINE

 

The course covers the foundations of teaching theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of civil defence and first aid in preparing students for professional life and as they enter independent life. The main objective of the course is to teach measures aimed at ensuring the safety of the population and protecting them from weapons of mass destruction.Taking into account the specificity of students of pedagogical faculty, who in the future will work with children contingent, they should know the basic rules of behaviour in case of emergency, and be able to perform consistently all the measures depending on the conditions of the incident. They should have first aid skills. The course is divided into two parts; civil defence and first aid. During the course students will get knowledge about a basic understanding of first aid for emergency situations.

 

 

 

PREREQUISITES

 

For the proposed course, the students must have the certain level of medical knowledge and skills. Besides, the students must be competent users of English language.

 

COURSE AIMS

This course aims are;

- to provide a detailed knowledge about civil defence 

-to teach students the rules of defence against emergencies in peacetime and wartime, individual and collective principles of protection, evacuation, recovery work in emergency zones

- to familiarise students with such sections of medical knowledge as human anatomy, pharmacology, infectious diseases, surgical diseases, as well as to give them the skills to provide primary medical care and care for patients with various injuries and damage.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course students should be;

Analyse emergencies that may adversely affect human health in peacetime and wartime.

Examine and analyses the rules of operation in possible emergencies.

Explain the rules of behaviour of the population when weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, chemical, biological, modern conventional weapons) are used and demonstrates first aid techniques.

Compare evacuation and dispersal measures.

Classify and agrees rules for organising and carrying out rescue work in an emergency.

Demonstrate personal protective equipment and the rules of its use

Analyse the features of protection of the population in peacetime and wartime.

Explain the structure and function of the human body.

Identifie physical indicators of the body and demonstrates techniques that affect blood circulation.

Discern clinical signs of diseases and conditions that threaten health.

Differentiate symptoms of various infectious diseases and identifies preventive measures.

Examine the methods of first aid in emergency situations.

Analyse clinical signs of acute poisoning (insect, snake and animal bites) and demonstrates first aid.

 

*Although the subject is taught theoretically, visual aids and videos are shown.

 

Assessment procedures and criteria

This section includes course-grading system and values might slightly change according to the guidelines proposed by the Ministry of Science and Education.

 Course Grading:                               Mid-terms – 10 points

                                                            Online class participation: 20 points

                                                            Projects/Independent work : 10 points

                                                             Attendance: 10 points

                                                            Final Exam : 50 points

 

Final Exam

Final exams are similar to midterms except given at the end of the semester. This part closely depends on the current circumstances and might need some adaptation.

Grading System

Students’ exam results shouldn’t be less than 17 points. Students with a total score of less than 50 are graded “2”. The general assessment of students will be conducted as follows:

91-100 – A

81-90 – B

71-80 – C

61-70 – D

51-60 – E

Evaluation Components

10-point- the student supports his opinion by conducting a judgment and critical approach to the material, applies innovative and creative thinking skills successfully using ICT technologies, establishes clear learning goals for classroom and out-of-classroom activities;

9 points - the student evaluates the decisions, approach, problem related to the taught material, expresses an independent opinion on the advantages and disadvantages, determines the independent learning model using ICT technologies;

8 points – plans and organizes the student’s response, hypothesizes to confirm the response, changes the structure of the topic taught with audio-visual materials, determines learning strategies and learning goals;

7 points - the student determines, differentiates and organizes the characteristic features of the material, conducts an analytical analysis of the subject;

6 points - the student's makes a connection between the given information and his own thoughts, classifies and schematically describes material by communicating in writing and orally during work with pairs and groups;

5 points – the student solves oral and written tasks at an average level according to independently developed rules using the material he has mastered;

4 points –the student partially solves written and oral tasks in known ways or according to the instructions given by the teacher, using the material he has partially mastered;

3 points - the student partially explains the taught material;

2 points - the student is aware of the topic, but is unable to substantiate his/her opinion without the intervention of the teacher;

1 points- the student only remembers the taught material has partial knowledge of the topic.

*The colloquium is scheduled for the VII week of the semester. (07-11.04.2025)

 

Individual work

For  individual  work  the  students  are  obliged  to  give one  demo  lesson and till the end of this semester submit it to the instructor.

List of individual works on Civil defence and first aid:

Possible technogenic emergencies that may arise in the oil, gas and chemical industry, on the territory of the AR.

Possible natural disasters that may occur on the territory of the AR.

Possible environmental emergencies that may occur on the territory of AR.

Socio-political emergencies (demographic problems, food shortages, religious and ethnic clashes).

Nuclear weapons. Factors of nuclear weapons defeat.

Artificial and natural sources of radiation.    

Modern chemical weapons.

Modern bacteriological weapons.

Modern conventional weapons of mass destruction: Effects on people and objects.

Moral and psychological preparation of the population for extreme situations.

First aid for bleeding.

First aid for injuries (sprains, fractures, bruises, dislocations, etc.).

First aid in case of burns, frostbite, electric shock.

First aid in acute poisoning.

Fever; types and first aid.

Anaemias and their prevention.

Hypertension and its complications

Bronchial asthma.

Diseases of the thyroid gland.

Diabetes mellitus and its complications.

 

Students can get contacted with their teacher in the preparation of their individual works, activities, homeworks and presentations through Eduman, Microsoft Teams, Moodle, Zoom, Skype, Whatsapp.

 

If you find that you have any trouble keeping up with assignments or other aspects of the course, let your instructor know as soon as possible. Inform your instruct about any difficulties and problems  during the semester to find out a solution. 

 

 

TEACHING AND LEARNING APPROACHES

1. Using interactive lectures, discussions, debates, real life situations, case studies and other techniques.

2. Using anatomical atlas, skeleton model,  moulages,  video material, posters and diagrams.

 

 

 

LEARNING SUPPORT

 

It is obvious that the students participating in this course don’t possess the same level of English and this can be the first obstacle in the process of learning. For that reason, the teacher must always be flexible in using the students’ first language in order to overcome ambiguity and confusion in some cases, keeping in mind not totally avoiding English instructions. Moreover, the instructor must take into consideration to understand the students with specific needs. It is obvious that they are teaching a blended group having different learning abilities, such as bodily kinesthetic, audial or visual learners.

 

If you find that you have any trouble keeping up with assignments or other aspects of the course, let your instructor know as soon as possible. Inform your instruct about any difficulties and problems  during the semester to find out a solution. 

 

Required Resources (Electronic/Downloads/Supplementary)

 

  The class follows the lesson calendar presented on the syllabus. During the course the following books are being used:

«Safety of life activities-Civil Defence» S.H. Zamanova, N.M. Mammadova.

«Civil Defence». S.H. Zamanova, N.M. Mammadova, Z.V.Taghiyeva, A.N.Aliyeva, N.R.Alekberova PDF 2023.

«Fundamentals of medical knowledge and first aid» S.H. Zamanova, N.M. Mammadov, Z.V.Taghiyeva, A.N.Aliyeva, N.R.Alekberova PDF 2023.

«Catastrophes of the end of the twentieth century». Authors: a group of authors edited by V.V. Vladimirov, 2001.

«Emergency medical aid». Textbook -Study guide. Orlova, Rudenko, Davydenko.

«Fundamentals of medical knowledge» (anatomy, physiology, human hygiene and first aid). Gaivoronsky Ivan Vasilievich, Nichiporuk Gennady Ivanovich, Vinogradov Stas Viktorovich, 2021.

«Emergency and urgent medical aid». Practicum. Vladimir Tkachyonok, 2013.

«Civil Defence». Textbook-study guide., edition «Enlightenment» 1973.

«Civil Defence» Kostrov, 1991.

«Civil defence and protection from emergencies. Textbook for bachelors» Author: Mazurin Evgeny Petrovich, Aizman Roman Idelevich. Knorus, 2023.

«Protection in emergency situations and civil defence» Shirokov Yuri Alexandrovich Lan, 2023.

«Atlas of human anatomy». M.S.Gasimov, F.C.Taghizadeh, I.R.Ahmedov,

Website: Panaceya.az

 

 

Course evaluation/Student feedback

It is my goal to make this an excellent course and a stimulating and enjoyable experience for all of us. If at any time you feel that the course is not meeting your expectations or you want to provide feedback on how the course is progressing for you, please contact me.

 

Course Content

Week	Hours	Topic/ activity	Topic outcomes	Readings/Homework	Delivery mode
I	2	Introduction- Aims and objectives of the Civil Defence. Basic principles and methods of organising the protection of the population. Civil defence units and civil defence services.	-explain the aims and objectives of the Civil defence -demonstrate knowledge the basic principles and methods of organising the protection of the population -analyse Civil defence units and Civil defence services	«Safety of life activities-Civil Defence» Reflective Task: on p.3	Face to face
	2	Classification of emergency situations. Technogenic emergencies.	-explain the classification of emergency situations. -analyse the technogenic emergencies	«Safety of life activities-Civil Defence» Reflective Task: on p.30	Face to face
II	2	Natural disasters.	-describe the natural disasters	«Safety of life activities-Civil Defence» Reflective Task: on p.39	Face to face
	2	Environmental emergencies .	descibe the environmental emergencies	«Safety of life activities-Civil Defence» Reflective Task: on p.81	Face to face
III	2	Socio-political emergencies .	define the socio-political emergencies	«Safety of life activities-Civil Defence» Reflective Task: on p.111	Face to face
	2	Nuclear weapons.	-describe the nuclear weapons	«Safety of life activities-Civil Defence» Reflective Task: on p.129	Face to face
IV	2	Chemical weapons (warfare).	prepare a presentation by chemical  warfare	«Safety of life activities-Civil Defence» Reflective Task: on p.168	Face to face
	2	Bacteriological weapons.	classify the bacteriological weapons	«Safety of life activities-Civil Defence» Reflective Task: on p.194	Face to face
V	2	Modern conventional weapons of mass destruction.	demonstrate the modern conventional weapons of mass destruction	«Safety of life activities-Civil Defence» Reflective Task: on p.204	Face to face
	2	Organisation of control and constant observation of the environment.  Organisation of communication and notification in the Civil Defence. Alert signals of the Civil Defence Forces and actions of the population according to the alert signals of the Civil Defence Forces.	explain the of control and constant observation of the environment. discusse the organisation of communication and notification define alert signals of the Civil defence forces and actions of the population according to the alert signals	«Safety of life activities-Civil Defence» Reflective Task: on p.216	Face to face
VI	2	Sheltering the population in protective structures.	-demonstrate knowledge of the sheltering the population in protective structures	«Safety of life activities-Civil Defence» Reflective Task: on p.230	Face to face
	2	Dispersal and evacuation of the population. The safe zone.	-plan the dispersal and evacuation of the population -interpret  the safe zone	«Safety of life activities-Civil Defence» Reflective Task: on p.261	Face to face
VII	2	Personal protective equipment and rules for its use.	describe the personal protective equipment and rules for its use	«Safety of life activities-Civil Defence» Reflective Task: on p.272	Face to face
	2	Rescue and other urgent work in the defeat centres.	explain the rescue and other urgent work in the defeat centres	«Safety of life activities-Civil Defence» Reflective Task: on p.332	Face to face
VIII	1	C    o   l    l    o   q   u   i   u    m
	1	Moral and psychological preparation of the population for extreme situations.	remember the moral and psychological preparation of the population during extreme situations	«Safety of life activities-Civil Defence» Reflective Task: on p.359	Face to face
		Emergency first aid
	2	Types of drugs, routes of entry and exit from the body. Medicines used in first aid .	-describe different types of drugs, routes of entry and exit from the body -differentiate medicines used in first aid	«Fundamentals of medical knowledge and first aid» Reflective Task: on Ch. I	Face to face
IX	2	The importance of nursing. Body temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration; definition and assessment. Measures to influence blood circulation.	present basic information by importance of nursing identifies physical indicators of the body	«Fundamentals of medical knowledge and first aid» Reflective Task: on Ch.II	Face to face
	2	Human anatomy. Musculoskeletal system. Bone fractures.	-describe the musculoskeletal system patterns and structures -distinguish bone fractures	«Fundamentals of medical knowledge and first aid» Reflective Task: on Ch.III	Face to face
X	2	The respiratory system. First aid for respiratory diseases. Tuberculosis.	-demonstrate a  knowledge the respiratory system and diseases of respiratory system	«Fundamentals of medical knowledge and first aid» Reflective Task: on Ch.IV	Face to face
	2	The cardiovascular system. Diseases of the cardiovascular system. Bleeding.	-demonstrate the  cardiovascular system.	«Fundamentals of medical knowledge and first aid» Reflective Task: on Ch.V	Face to face
XI	2	The cardiovascular system. Diseases of the cardiovascular system. Bleeding.	-provide first aid in diseases of the cardiovascular syste -examines types bleeding	«Fundamentals of medical knowledge and first aid» Reflective Task: on Ch.V	Face to face
	2	The digestive system. Diseases of the digestive system. Intestinal infections. Viral hepatitis.	demonstrate knowledge of the digestive system and diseases of the digestive system -explain intestinal infections and viral hepatitis	«Fundamentals of medical knowledge and first aid» Reflective Task: on Ch.VI	Face to face
XII	2	Excretory system. Endocrine system.	explain the excretory system	«Fundamentals of medical knowledge and first aid» Reflective Task: on Ch.VII	Face to face
	2	Nervous system. Neuroses. Brain injuries.	-explain the nervous system analyse neuroses interpret brain injuries	«Fundamentals of medical knowledge and first aid» Reflective Task: on Ch.VIII	Face to face
XIII	2	Resuscitation measures. Acute poisoning.	-demonstrate the ability to perform resuscitation	«Fundamentals of medical knowledge and first aid» Reflective Task: on Ch.IX	Face to face
	2	Resuscitation measures. Acute poisoning.	-demonstrate the ability to perform  first aid in acute poisonings	«Fundamentals of medical knowledge and first aid» Reflective Task: on Ch.IX	Face to face
XIV	2	Closed and open injuries (wounds).	explain the closed injuries (wounds)	«Fundamentals of medical knowledge and first aid» Reflective Task: on Ch.X	Face to face
	2	Closed and open injuries (wounds).	interpret the open injuries (wounds)	«Fundamentals of medical knowledge and first aid» Reflective Task: on Ch.X	Face to face
XV	2	Burns (radiation burns), frostbite, electrical injuries. Anaerobic infections. Tetanus.	- identify  burns (radiation burns), frostbite, electrical injuries. Anaerobic infections-tetanus.;	«Fundamentals of medical knowledge and first aid» Reflective Task: on Ch.XI	Face to face
	2	Burns (radiation burns), frostbite, electrical injuries. Anaerobic infections. Tetanus.	- analyse anaerobic infections-tetanus.	«Fundamentals of medical knowledge and first aid»  Reflective Task: on  Ch.XI	Face to face

 

 

 

 

 

№	TOPİCS	HOURS
	Introduction- Aims and objectives of the Civil Defence. Basic principles and methods of organising the protection of the population. Civil defence units and civil defence services.	2
	Classification of emergency situations. Technogenic emergencies.	2
	Natural disasters.	2
	Environmental emergencies .	2
	Socio-political emergencies .	2
	Nuclear weapons.	2
	Chemical weapons.	2
	Bacteriological weapons.	2
	Modern conventional weapons of mass destruction.	2
	Organisation of control and constant observation of the environment.  Organisation of communication and notification in the Civil Defence. Alert signals of the Civil Defence Forces and actions of the population according to the alert signals of the Civil Defence Forces.	2
	Sheltering the population in protective structures.	2
	Dispersal and evacuationof the population. The safe zone.	2
	Personal protective equipment and rules for its use.	2
	Rescue and other urgent work in the defeat centres.	2
	Moral and psychological preparation of the population for extreme situations.	2
	Types of drugs, routes of entry and exit from the body.Medicines used in first aid .	2
	The importance of nursing. Body temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration; definition and assessment. Measures to influence blood circulation.	2
	Human anatomy. Musculoskeletal system. Bone fractures.	2
	The respiratory system. First aid for respiratory diseases. Tuberculosis.	2
	The cardiovascular system. Diseases of the cardiovascular system. Bleeding.	4
	The digestive system. Diseases of the digestive system. Intestinal infections. Viral hepatitis.	2
	Excretory system. Endocrine system.	2
	Nervous system. Neuroses. Brain injuries.	2
	Resuscitation measures. Acute poisoning.	4
	Closed and open injuries (wounds).	4
	Burns (radiation burns), frostbite, electrical injuries. Anaerobic infections. Tetanus.	4
		60 hours

 

 

Copyright

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