SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
BME3980 | Information Technologies in Medicine | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. GÖKMEN ALTAY |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The course introduces basic aspects of medical applications of information technology. Some of the main topics of the course includes medical informatics, electronic health records, patient informatics and web services, online medical resources, search engines, mobile technology, evidence based medicine, examples of clinical practice guidelines, patient safety and technology, electronic prescribing, telemedicine, bioinformatics programs, public archiving , e-forms. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Identify available IT applications in medicines and their role in healthcare delivery. II. Describe operating principles of IT in medicine. III. Identify the business, clinical, and educational aspects of IT in medicine. IV. Explain various techniques and technology employed for assessment in medicine. |
Overview of Medical Informatics Electronic Health Records Patient Informatics Online Medical Resources Use of Search Engines Defines mobile technology This lecture takes participants through the steps required for Clinical Practice Guidelines. Patient Monitoring system Review and Exam This lecture provides Disease Registries examples Provides the basics of Patient Safety and Technology. Operation principles of Electronic Prescribing. Defines telemedicine services and current applications. Describes popular bioinformatics programs |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Overview of Medical Informatics | |
2) | Electronic Health Records | |
3) | Patient Informatics | |
4) | Online Medical Resources | |
5) | Use of Search Engines | |
6) | Defines mobile technology | |
7) | This lecture takes participants through the steps required for Clinical Practice Guidelines. | |
8) | Patient Monitoring system | |
9) | Review and Exam | |
10) | This lecture provides Disease Registries examples | |
11) | Provides the basics of Patient Safety and Technology. | |
12) | Operation principles of Electronic Prescribing. | |
13) | Defines telemedicine services and current applications. | |
14) | Describes popular bioinformatics programs |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Wootton, R., Craig, J, Patterson, V, Introduction to Telemedicine (2nd ed.), 2006 |
References: |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 42 |
Midterms | 1 | 15 |
Final | 1 | 25 |
Total Workload | 124 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice. | |
2) | To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. | |
3) | To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy. | |
4) | To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. | |
5) | To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. | |
6) | To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. | |
7) | To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. | |
8) | To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. | |
9) | To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. | |
10) | To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy. | |
11) | To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. |