ABOUT US

 

Our program commenced its educational activities in 2013. To date, our program has produced 163 graduates, while 51 students are currently continuing their studies. Three of our enrolled students are registered in the Double Major Program (ÇAP), one of the opportunities offered by our university. One of our graduates, after completing their associate degree, has continued their education by gaining admission to undergraduate programs through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS).

Our era is rapidly changing and evolving. As İzmir University of Economics, we contribute to and even lead this transformation and development process. Human health is undoubtedly one of the most essential elements of life. With this belief, we channel our commitment into training qualified human resources in the field of healthcare. If you share this belief and sensitivity, would you like to join us on this journey?

The aim of the Medical Documentation and Secretarial Program is to improve the quality of healthcare services and health documentation by training graduates who will be responsible for the creation, follow-up, organization, secure and accurate access, storage, and reintroduction into service when necessary of all types of healthcare documents (such as personal health records, institutional documents containing healthcare data, statistical information, institutional correspondence, etc.), in accordance with scientific principles. The program aims to train graduates who are knowledgeable in medical terminology and medical regulations, proficient in using office equipment and computers, capable of directing patients according to their requests and needs, possess effective listening, body language, verbal communication, and patient persuasion skills, have sufficient language proficiency to conduct institutional and interpersonal medical correspondence, possess computer literacy and fast keyboard skills, and are able to manage office administration using scientific methods.

Within the Medical Documentation and Secretarial Program, students are provided with fundamental courses such as medical terminology, medical documentation, hospital information systems, office management, keyboard techniques, correspondence techniques, and secretarial services, delivered by experienced academic staff.

In addition to core courses, students’ professional and personal development is supported through elective courses such as disease knowledge, communication in healthcare institutions, quality and accreditation in healthcare services, occupational health and safety, health promotion projects, public relations in healthcare institutions, crisis management, and professional ethics.

Students of our program have the opportunity to undertake practical training in healthcare institutions affiliated with our university. Similar hospital information management systems are also used in our school laboratories, enabling students to adapt easily to professional practice.

In addition, all academic and social opportunities offered within our university constitute important advantages for our students.

Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate Degree Diploma and the title of “Medical Secretary.”

Our graduates;

Have employment opportunities in public and private healthcare institutions, particularly in health institution archives, clinical information processing services, patient registration and admission units, human resources departments, as well as in various units, health insurance companies, and medical equipment and pharmaceutical companies.

Graduates of our program also have the opportunity to complete their undergraduate education by taking the Vertical Transfer Examination, in accordance with relevant regulations, in fields such as Business Administration, Health Administration, Health Institutions Management, Health Institutions Administration, and Health Management.

Wishing you a productive academic term…