VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Department of Medical Documentation and SecreteriatCourse 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 |
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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. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
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 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 | Weighting | LO 1 | LO 2 | LO 3 | LO 4 | LO 5 | LO 6 |
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
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||||||
Final Exam |
40
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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
|
Project |
0
|
||
Seminar / Workshop |
0
|
||
Oral Exam |
0
|
||
Midterms |
1
|
10
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10
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Final Exam |
14
|
0
|
|
Total |
73
|
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PC Sub | 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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X
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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 |
-
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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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5 |
To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication |
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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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X
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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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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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10 |
To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements |
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-
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-
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X
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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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-
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-
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12 |
To document the patient information by using medical terminology effectively and efficiently |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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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 |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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