VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Department of Physiotherapy| Course Name |
Public Health
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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 212
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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 | DiscussionGroup WorkQ&ALecture / Presentation | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
| Course Coordinator | ||||||
| Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | To provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge on public health concepts, historical development, objectives, roles, and topics, including women's health, child health, elderly health, infectious diseases, occupational health, and environmental health. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | The course covers health concepts, determinants, historical development of public health, and various subtopics. Theoretical knowledge will be reinforced with presentations and assignments. |
| 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 | Introduction to the course, health, and disease concepts | Public Health, Anadolu University Publications, 2016, Chapter 1, Pages: 2-25 Public Health, Ankara University Distance Learning Publications, 2011, Chapter 1, Pages: 1-17 |
| 2 | Historical development of public health | Public Health, Anadolu University Publications, 2016, Chapter 1, Pages: 2-25 Public Health, Ankara University Distance Education Publications, 2011, Chapter 1, Pages: 1-17 |
| 3 | Demography and health indicators | Health Statistics Yearbook 2022 |
| 4 | Reproductive health, women's/maternal health, family planning | Public Health, Anadolu University Publications, 2016, Chapter 2, Pages: 26-44 Public Health, Ankara University Distance Education Publications, 2011, Chapters 5 and 6, Pages: 93-153 |
| 5 | Child health | Public Health, Anadolu University Publications, 2016, Chapter 2, Pages: 44-65 Public Health, Ankara University Distance Education Publications, 2011, Chapters 3 and 4, Pages: 43-90 |
| 6 | Elderly health and chronic diseases | Public Health, Anadolu University Publications, 2016, Chapter 3, Pages: 66-91 |
| 7 | Infectious diseases | Public Health, Anadolu University Publications, 2016, Chapter 4, Pages: 92-114 Public Health, Ankara University Distance Education Publications, 2011, Chapter 15, Pages: 411-451 |
| 8 | Midterm exam | |
| 9 | Occupational health | Public Health, Anadolu University Publications, 2016, Chapter 5, Pages: 116-139 Public Health, Ankara University Distance Education Publications, 2011, Chapter 7, Pages: 155-178 |
| 10 | Environmental health | Public Health, Anadolu University Publications, 2016, Chapter 6, Pages: 140-173 Public Health, Ankara University Distance Education Publications, 2011, Chapter 10, Pages: 229-272 |
| 11 | Nutrition and exercise | Public Health, Anadolu University Publications, 2016, Chapter 7, Pages: 174-197 Public Health, Ankara University Distance Education Publications, 2011, Chapter 16, Pages: 453-493 |
| 12 | Health practices in emergencies | Public Health, Anadolu University Publications, 2016, Chapter 8, Pages: 198-215 Public Health, Ankara University Distance Education Publications, 2011, Chapter 12, Pages: 325-358 |
| 13 | Health education | Public Health, Ankara University Distance Education Publications, 2011, Chapter 17, Pages: 493-511 |
| 14 | Presentation of assignments | |
| 15 | General evaluation | |
| 16 | Final exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Public Health, Anadolu University Publications, 2016 Public Health, Ankara University Distance Learning Publications, 2011 |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Ministry of Health, Public Health Directorate's website: https://hsgm.saglik.gov.tr/tr/ Regulations of the Ministry of Health, Public Health Directorate Health Statistics Yearbook 2022 |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
|
5
|
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
|
10
|
| Presentation / Jury |
1
|
10
|
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
|
35
|
| Final Exam |
40
|
|
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
4
|
60
|
| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
|
40
|
| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
2
|
32
|
| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
|
0
|
|
| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
|
1
|
14
|
| Field Work |
0
|
||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
|
||
| Portfolio |
0
|
||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
|
12
|
12
|
| Presentation / Jury |
1
|
5
|
5
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| Project |
0
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||
| Seminar / Workshop |
0
|
||
| Oral Exam |
0
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||
| Midterms |
1
|
10
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10
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| Final Exam |
14
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0
|
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| Total |
73
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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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X
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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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-
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-
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-
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-
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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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-
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X
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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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-
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-
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-
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-
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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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-
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-
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-
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-
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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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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 7 |
Uses acquired knowledge in the field to critically interpret and evaluate scientific data. |
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X
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-
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-
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-
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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. |
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-
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-
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-
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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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-
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-
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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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-
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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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-
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-
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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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-
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-
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-
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-
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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. |
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-
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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