OPTICIANRY (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
TDS1007 | Medical Services Communication | Spring | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Must Course |
Course Level: | Associate (Short Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Instructor FIRAT KARA |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor FIRAT KARA |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | Archive |
Course Objectives: | The objectives of this course are to define basic concepts and models of communication; to analyse new communication technologies; to enable students to gain knowledge about interpersonal communicaiton, teamwork, problem solving strategies and ethical issues in communication. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1- Use skills for effective speaking and listening. 2- Define different views on the new communication technologies. 3- Define ethical issues in communication. 4- Apply basic principles of teamwork. |
This course covers topics about communication, functions of communication, ethical issues in communication, communication theories, types of communication, new communication technologies, speaking and listening skills, essential factors for effective communication in health organisations. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Definition and Importance of Communication | None |
2) | Dimensions of Communication | None |
3) | Types of Communication | None |
4) | Communication Barriers | None |
5) | Health and Health Communication Concepts | None |
6) | The Importance of Health Communication | None |
7) | Creating a Behavior Change in the Field of Health | None |
8) | Midterm | None |
9) | Patient-Health Worker Communication | None |
10) | Communication with Patient Relatives | None |
11) | Communication with Patients' Relatives II | None |
12) | Communication with Difficult Patients | None |
13) | Communication among Healthcare Professionals | None |
14) | Health Literacy | None |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Okay, A. Sağlık İletişimi, MediaCat Kitapları, İstanbul, 2009. Marziye İlhan, Sağlık Çalışanları ve Adayları İçin Sağlık Çalışanlarının İletişimi, İstanbul, Beta Yayınevi, 2018.İnci Çınarlı, 21. Yüzyıl İçin Sağlık İletişimi, Ankara, Nobel Kitabevi,2019. |
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Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 60 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 2 | 26 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 7 | 98 |
Midterms | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 127 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally | 2 |
2) | To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively | 1 |
3) | To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules | 1 |
4) | To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication | 5 |
5) | To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level | 5 |
6) | To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology | 3 |
7) | To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally | 3 |
8) | To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.) | 1 |
9) | To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user | 1 |
10) | To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting |