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    Department of Medical Documentation and Secretariat

    TS 212 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Public Health
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    TS 212
    Fall/Spring
    2
    0
    2
    3

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    Turkish
    Course Type
    Elective
    Course Level
    Short Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
    Group Work
    Q&A
    Lecture / 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;

    • Define health concepts and factors affecting health.
    • Explain public health concepts.
    • Discuss health indicators in the country.
    • Compare health indicators internationally.
    • Understand subtopics of public health (women's, children's, elderly health, etc.).
    • Design documents (brochures, reports) related to public health subtopics.
    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.

     



    Course Category

    Core Courses
    Major Area Courses
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Management Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation Learning Outcome
    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
    E-ISBN 978-975-06-2999-0

    Public Health, Ankara University Distance Learning Publications, 2011
    ISBN: 978-975-482-970-9

    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

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    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

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    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
    Project
    0
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    1
    10
    10
    Final Exam
    14
    0
        Total
    73

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

    #
    PC Sub Program Competencies/Outcomes
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1

    To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

    -
    X
    -
    -
    -
    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

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    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

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    4

    To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    5

    To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    6

    To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    7

    To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

    -
    X
    -
    -
    -
    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

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    9

    To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    10

    To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

    -
    -
    -
    X
    -
    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

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    12

    To document the patient information by using medical terminology effectively and efficiently

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    13

    To determine the needs according to the requirements of the service and carry out activities for development in the field of medical documentation and secretariat

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -

    *1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

     


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