BVS2007 Social Security SystemBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BVS2007 Social Security System Spring
Fall
2 0 2 3
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor AYBİKE ELİF BOLCAN
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor AYBİKE ELİF BOLCAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: This course does not have any recommended optional components.
Course Objectives: To study social security systems which have been established to protect workers against working life risks that may cause a loss in the working ability. To define development, instruments, legal nature, and branches of social security system and understand the basic structure and functioning of the social security system in Turkey.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1 Are aware of his/her rights and obligations in the working life.
2 Solve problems that may be faced during anytime in the course of life within the framework of social security system.
3 Identify social security practices in Turkey.
4 Compare public and private insurance systems
5 Describe development and the instruments of the social security system.
6 Identify the legal nature of the social security system
7 Identify insurance branches in the social security system
8 Identify social insurance institutions within the Turkish social security system

Course Content

In this course, basic concepts of social security and ınsurance types are taught.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Description and purpose of social security None
2) Conditions causing the rise of social security Review of previous subject
3) Social security risks Review of previous lesson
4) Social security coverage Review of previous lesson
5) Sickness and maternity insurance, occupational accidents and diseases, unemployment insurance, old age, disability and survivors insurance, family benefits Review of previous lesson
6) Coverage of social security and income distribution Review of previous lesson
7) Financial sources of social security premiums Review of previous lesson
8) Premiums Review of previous lesson
9) Non-premium revenues Review of previous lesson
10) Premiums and finance systems Review of previous lesson
11) Social security allowances Review of previous lesson
12) Short-term insurances in social insurances: Sickness and maternity insurance, occupational accidents and diseases, unemployment insurance Review of previous lesson
13) Long term insurances: Old-age, disability, survivors Review of previous lesson
14) Relation between private insurances and social security Review of previous lesson

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Prof.Dr. Turan Yazgan; Sosyal Güvenlik, Türk Dünyası Araştırmaları Vakfı
Prof.Dr. Kadir Arıcı; Sosyal Güvenlik Dersleri, Ankara, 1999.
References: Dersin başka kaynağı yoktur.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Quizzes 1 2 2
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 75

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field. 2
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. 1
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 4
4) To define evidence-based practices and determine problem solving methods in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care. 1
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 3
6) To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. 1
7) To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. 3
8) To be able to use skills for effective communication. 5
9) To be able to select and use modern tools, techniques and modalities in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices; to be able to use health information technologies effectively. 1
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 1
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 1
12) To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. 4