TDS1007 Medical Services CommunicationBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PHYSIOTHERAPY (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PHYSIOTHERAPY (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
TDS1007 Medical Services Communication Spring 2 0 2 5

Basic information

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 AYBİKE ELİF BOLCAN
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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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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Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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) Physiotherapy related to the field of theoretical and practical information you can use on a basic level.
2) It can do all the applications related to the field of physiotherapy according to its technique
3) It interprets and evaluates data using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of physiotherapy, identifies and analyzes the problems, and takes part in the planned studies for the solution.
4) It can evaluate and apply vocationally the information obtained from theoretical and applied courses at the basic level supported by lecture notes, application tools, visual-objective resources in the field of physiotherapy.
5) Using basic knowledge and skills in the field of physiotherapy, they can interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze them, develop solutions based on evidence.
6) Scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing and reporting results related to the field of physiotherapy.
7) As an individual, he may act in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules regarding his duties, rights and responsibilities. 3
8) Using a basic knowledge of the field of physiotherapy, an assigned task can be performed independently. 3
9) It can work as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in practice related to the field of physiotherapy. 3
10) Issues related to the field of physiotherapy have the basic knowledge and skills in using information about the people and institutions; ideas and proposals for solutions to the problems of written and oral transfer. 3
11) Basic knowledge acquired in the field of physiotherapy and skills to critically evaluate them.