VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Department of Physiotherapy| Course Name |
Occupational Health and Safety in Healthcare Services
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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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TS 204
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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 | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
| Course Coordinator | - | |||||
| Course Lecturer(s) | - | |||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | With this course students understand the concepts of safety and health at work, the health sector in risk factors and of the profession as an employee of one of these safety tips intended to gain knowledge and skills. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | The relationship between work and health, Health Risk factors, health care in terms of the classification of all possible health problems: look, accidents, occupational diseases Basic prevention measures, health care workers of the rights, responsibilities and regulations |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | History of Occupational Health and Safety | |
| 2 | Used Definitions in the Health sector | Lecture Notes |
| 3 | Duty, authorizations and responsibilities of the occupational health and safety specialist | Lecture Notes |
| 4 | Duties and responsibilities of occupational physician | Lecture Notes |
| 5 | The risk and the danger | Lecture Notes |
| 6 | The concept of primary, secondary, tertiary protection | Lecture Notes |
| 7 | Physical risk factors of healthcare professional | Lecture Notes |
| 8 | Biological and chemical risks of healthcare professional | Lecture Notes |
| 9 | Midterm exam | |
| 10 | Ergonomic and psychosocial problems of healthcare professional | Lecture Notes |
| 11 | Shift work and health risks | Lecture Notes |
| 12 | Patient and Employee Security | Lecture Notes |
| 13 | Patient and employee rights | Lecture Notes |
| 14 | General review | Lecture Notes |
| 15 | General review | Lecture Notes |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Prof.Dr. Nazmi BİLİR, İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği, Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayını, 2004. |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği İşyeri Hekimliği Hazırlık Kılavuzu, 2014, Yargı Yayınları |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
16
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10
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury |
1
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15
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| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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30
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| Final Exam |
1
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45
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
55
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
45
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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 |
15
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1
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15
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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 |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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12
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12
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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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14
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14
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| Final Exam |
1
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17
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17
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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 |
Demonstrates up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge required in the field and applies physiotherapy methods used in related diseases. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 2 |
Uses field-related tools, equipment, and technologies, maintains them properly, and utilizes basic information and communication technologies. |
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| 3 |
Independently identifies problems related to the field, analyzes them through analytical and critical approaches, develops evidence-based solution proposals, and shares these proposals with others. |
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X
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-
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-
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-
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| 4 |
Is aware of legal responsibilities and can independently carry out basic-level professional tasks in the field. |
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| 5 |
Establishes accurate, clear, honest, and open communication with patients, patients’ relatives, and colleagues, and effectively conveys ideas and knowledge through written and verbal communication. |
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| 6 |
Takes responsibility as an active team member in solving complex and unforeseen problems encountered in field-related practices. |
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| 7 |
Uses acquired knowledge in the field to critically interpret and evaluate scientific data. |
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| 8 |
Recognizes the importance of career management and lifelong learning; identifies and meets learning needs, and follows and effectively applies scientific and technological developments required by the profession. |
X
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| 9 |
Acts in accordance with social, cultural, scientific, and universal ethical values; preserves and maintains the ethical principles and standards required by the profession at every stage. |
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| 10 |
Has knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, quality processes, and patient safety concepts, and fulfills their requirements. |
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X
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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 |
Knows the legal obligations of the physiotherapy profession and, within this framework, performs physiotherapy practices under the supervision of relevant specialists and within the limits defined by professional legislation. |
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| 13 |
Determines the roles of individuals under their responsibility within the treatment organization, makes appropriate planning, and manages these processes effectively. |
X
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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