| MEDICINE | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| TDS2003 | Public Health | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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 FIRAT KARA |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor ERDAL ÇALIŞ Instructor SELMA BAZ Instructor FIRAT KARA |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | Archive |
| Course Objectives: | The aim of the course is to teach basic information about public health approach and issues. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Explain the concept of public health and its importance. 2. Define the principles of health management and explain their importance in terms of public health. 3. Discuss the importance of determining priorities in health. 4. Learn to use and evaluate public health view in his / her field of study. 5. Recognize the society, be aware of the changing care needs of the people, identify priority health problems and take measures to reduce health risks. 6. Enable individuals to participate in their own health care by using education and counseling methods, and develops skills for basic behavior that will create a healthy lifestyle and healthy environment. 7. Use all knowledge and experience regarding the health of children, women, adults and the elderly. 8. Can play a leading role in the organization, implementation and evaluation of maternal and child health care services. 9. Understand application systems for school health, occupational health and safety and community mental health services. |
| Definition of health, disease concepts, Advances in science and health services, Control of communicable diseases, Maternal health and family planning, Child health, Adolescent and school health, old age problems, Community nutrition, Importance of environmental health in terms of public health, Occupational health, Health management |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to Public Health | None |
| 2) | History of Medicine and Primary Health Care | None |
| 3) | Health Policies in Turkey | None |
| 4) | Environmental Health I | None |
| 5) | Environmental Health II | None |
| 6) | Vectors - Occupational Health and Occupational Diseases | None |
| 7) | Home Care, Palliative Care | None |
| 8) | School Health | None |
| 9) | Nutrition I | None |
| 10) | Nutrition II | None |
| 11) | Family planning | None |
| 12) | İnfectious diseases | None |
| 13) | Immunization | None |
| 14) | Harmful Habits and Substance Abuse | None |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Dersin öğretim elemanı tarafından haftalık olarak verilecektir. |
| References: | 1.Çağatay, G. ve Akın, L., (2015) Halk Sağlığı Temel Bilgiler Üç Cilt, Hacettepe Üniversites Yayınları 3 cilt 2. Sağlık Hizmetlerinde Okul Sağlığı Kitabı, ed. Hilal Özcebe vd., Ankara, Sağlık Bakanlığı Yayın No: 719, 2008. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 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 | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Midterms | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 99 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery. | |
| 2) | In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender. | |
| 3) | In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society. | |
| 4) | Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health. | |
| 5) | By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals. | |
| 6) | Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes. | |
| 7) | Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient. | |
| 8) | Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety. | |
| 9) | In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it. | |
| 10) | Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession. | |
| 11) | Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession. | |
| 12) | Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient. | |
| 13) | Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics. | |
| 14) | Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health. | |
| 15) | Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health. | |
| 16) | Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services. | |
| 17) | The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this | |
| 18) | Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery. | |
| 19) | Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of. | |
| 20) | Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary. | |
| 21) | Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly. | |
| 22) | In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups. | |
| 23) | Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations. | |
| 24) | Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics. | |
| 25) | In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms. | |
| 26) | Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society. | |
| 27) | Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession. | |
| 28) | Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making. | |
| 29) | Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education. | |
| 30) | Effectively manages individual work processes and career development. | |
| 31) | Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life. | |
| 32) | Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process |