VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Department of Paramedic| Course Name |
Emergency Medical Services and Operations
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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IAY 120
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Fall/Spring
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2
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0
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2
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3
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
Turkish
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
Short Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | face to face | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Lecture / Presentation | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
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| Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The course aims to develop students' abilities to intervene with an ethical and accountable approach in various scenarios they may encounter in emergency health services and to manage critical processes such as triage. Additionally, it targets to ensure that they possess the necessary knowledge and skills in effective communication during disaster and hazardous material incidents, fire safety, and rescue operations. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills by focusing on the fundamental principles of pre-hospital emergency health services and interventions during disaster situations. Throughout the term, topics such as ethical standards, triage procedures, the use of personal protective equipment, disaster management, and incident scene management are covered. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses |
X
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| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction, Program Introduction, Conceptual Framework | Ekşi, A. Kitlesel Olaylarda Hastane Öncesi Acil Sağlık Hizmetleri Yönetimi (2015). SS: 1-52 |
| 2 | Prehospital Emergency Medical Services: Ethics and Accountability | Ekşi, A. Hastane Öncesi Acil Sağlık Hizmetleri (2021). SS: 57-92 |
| 3 | Hazardous Materials and CBRN Incidents | Ekşi, A. Hastane Öncesi Acil Sağlık Hizmetleri (2021). SS: 136-146 |
| 4 | Emergency Response Practices for Hazardous Materials and CBRN | Ekşi, A. Hastane Öncesi Acil Sağlık Hizmetleri (2021). SS: 119-146 |
| 5 | Mass-Casualty Incidents and Terrorist Attacks | Ekşi, A. Hastane Öncesi Acil Sağlık Hizmetleri (2021). SS 145-166 |
| 6 | Emergency Response Practices in Mass-Casualty Incidents | Ekşi, A. Hastane Öncesi Acil Sağlık Hizmetleri (2021). SS: 167-182 |
| 7 | Forensic Incidents and Approach to Forensic Scenes | Ekşi, A. Kitlesel Olaylarda Hastane Öncesi Acil Sağlık Hizmetleri Yönetimi (2015). SS: 218-231 |
| 8 | Mid-term Exam | |
| 9 | Prehospital Fire Safety | Ekşi, A. Hastane Öncesi Acil Sağlık Hizmetleri (2021). SS: 37-49 |
| 10 | Introduction to Triage Systems | Özen, S., Tok Özen, A. Paramedikler için Acil Durum ve Afet Yönetimi (2020). SS: 257-277 |
| 11 | START Triage System | Ekşi, A. Hastane Öncesi Acil Sağlık Hizmetleri (2021). SS: 184-201 |
| 12 | Incident Command System in Disasters | Özen, S., Tok Özen, A. Paramedikler için Acil Durum ve Afet Yönetimi (2020). SS: 110-124 |
| 13 | Ambulance Service Management in Disasters | Özen, S., Tok Özen, A. Paramedikler için Acil Durum ve Afet Yönetimi (2020). SS: 67-95 |
| 14 | Issues Faced by Paramedics in Disaster Areas and Stress Management | Ekşi, A. Kitlesel Olaylarda Hastane Öncesi Acil Sağlık Hizmetleri Yönetimi (2015). SS: 217-218 |
| 15 | Review of the Term | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Ekşi, Ali. Kitlesel Olaylarda Hastane Öncesi Acil Sağlık Hizmetleri Yönetimi. 3. Baskı, Kitapana Basımevi, 2015. ISBN: 978-605-64655-4-3
Özen, S., Tok Özen, A., Ergün, O. F. Paramedikler için Acil Durum ve Afet Yönetimi. 1. Baskı, Hedef CS Basın Yayın, 2020. ISBN: 978-625-4665-22-4
Özen, S., Tok Özen, A., Tanrıverdi H., Köksal G. Paramedikler için Acil Sağlık Hizmetlerinde Yönetim ve Organizasyon. 1. Baskı, Hedef CS Basın Yayın, 2020. ISBN: 978-625-7965-19-4
Ekşi, A. Hastane Öncesi Acil Sağlık Hizmetleri. 1. Baskı, EMA Kitapevi, 2021. ISBN:978-625-7849-43-2 |
| Suggested Readings/Materials |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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5
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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15
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| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams |
-
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| Midterm |
1
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40
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
|
40
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| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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1
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14
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
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18
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18
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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12
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12
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| Final Exam |
1
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14
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14
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| Total |
90
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 |
To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 2 |
To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level |
X
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 3 |
To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 4 |
To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 5 |
To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication |
X
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 6 |
To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 7 |
To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field |
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-
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-
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-
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| 8 |
To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 9 |
To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 10 |
To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements |
X
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 11 |
To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level |
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| 12 | To take actively responsibility in disaster and crisis situations, ensure and manage the safety herself/himself, the patient and the scene in the provision of emergency health services. |
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X
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-
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| 13 | To explain and apply basic and advanced life support in line with the legal regulations regarding emergency health services. |
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X
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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