OPTICIANRY (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
AHZ2006	Health Psychology	Spring	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:
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. AYBİKE ELİF BOLCAN
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor NURŞAH AKDOĞAN
Course Objectives:	Health, disease and the relationship between psychological factors and treatment of disease and to gain awareness about the biopsychosocial perspective.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. May explain the concepts of illness, health and chronic disease.
2. May explain the importance of health and disease in terms of the psychosocial factors.
3.May explain effects of chronic psychosocial disorders in terms of psychosocial.

Course Content

Introduction to health psychology
Basic concepts related with psychology and health psychology
Basic concepts related with psychology and health psychology
Basic concepts related with psychology and health psychology
Health related behaviours and promoting health
Addictive behaviours
Health promotion and changing health behaviours
Ilness cognitions
Accessing health services
Stress and stress management
Stress and illness
Pain and placebo effect
Psychology throughout the course of chronic illnesses
Psychology throughout the course of chronic illnesses

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to health psychology
2)	Basic concepts related with psychology and health psychology
3)	Basic concepts related with psychology and health psychology
4)	Basic concepts related with psychology and health psychology
5)	Health related behaviours and promoting health
6)	Addictive behaviours
7)	Health promotion and changing health behaviours
8)	Ilness cognitions
9)	Accessing health services
10)	Stress and stress management
11)	Stress and illness
12)	Pain and placebo effect
13)	Psychology throughout the course of chronic illnesses
14)	Psychology throughout the course of chronic illnesses

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Öğretim görevlisinin ders notları Jane Ogden, Sağlık Psikolojisi, McGraw Hiil
References:

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	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Presentations / Seminar	2	3	6
Homework Assignments	4	2	8
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 be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally
2)	To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively
3)	To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules
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)	To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level
6)	To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology
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
8)	To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.)
9)	To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user
10)	To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting