NURSING (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
HEM3071	Occupational Health Nursing	Fall Spring	2	0	2	6

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:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EVİN KORKMAZ
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor TUĞBA DUYGU ÖZMET Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AHU KÜRKLÜ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Train informed and conscious health manpower issues such as workers' health and dimensions, qualifications and the importance of workers' health, practices of the occupational health and safety at workplaces, policies for risk groups, worker’s health in terms of ocupational health nurse, work safety legislation, physiological stress and ergonomics at work, nutrition of the worker, overview of occupational diseases, work hygiene and chemical factors, physical factors at work, overview of the workplace accidents, the organization of the first aid and first aid training in the workplace, adopt the occupational nursing role and duties

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1 Know the concepts related to occupational health and safety nursing

2 Understand the importance of the legislations related to occupational health and workplace safety

3 Know the legislation and practices for risk groups working in the workplace

4 Understand the importance and domain of occupational accidents and diseases

5 Know ergonomic approach in terms of worker health and safety

6 Provide training to employees on ergonomic approach in terms of worker health and safety

7 Understand the importance of human factor in occupational diseases risks

8 Provide training to employees in terms of occupational diseases

9 Determine the health risks which employees exposured in the workplace

10 Produce solution against to the health risks which employees exposured in the work place

11 Determine the level of the worker's health, take advantage of the records and statistics

12 Apply first aid

13 Understand the importance of nutrition and health of worker

Course Content

Train informed and conscious health manpower issues such as workers' health and dimensions, qualifications and the importance of workers' health, practices of the occupational health and safety at workplaces, policies for risk groups, worker’s health in terms of ocupational health nurse, work safety legislation, physiological stress and ergonomics at work, nutrition of the worker, overview of occupational diseases, work hygiene and chemical factors, physical factors at work, overview of the workplace accidents, the organization of the first aid and first aid training in the workplace, adopt the occupational nursing role and duties

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The history of occupational health Occupational health in Turkey
2)	Üretim alanı ile ilgili kurum ve kuruluşlar
3)	Legislation and laws related with occupational health and safety/Practice
4)	Health manpower working in the workplace/Practice
5)	Small, medium and big businesses/Practice
6)	Woman workers/Practice
7)	Child workers/Practice
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Occupational diseases II and protection paths
10)	Occupational accidents I/Practice
11)	Occupational accidents II and protection paths
12)	Occupational accidents II and protection paths
13)	Nutrition of the worker and relationship with labor/Practice
14)	Social security and organizations related with occupational health

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Ders notları haftalık verilecektir.
Course notes will be given weekly.

References:

1. Türkiye'de iş sağlığı konusuna genel bakış,Hacettepe Halk Sağlığı Vakfı,1998 -İş yeri hekimliği ders notları,TTB YAYINI, 2001

2. Bertan M,Güler Ç. Halk Sağlığı Temel Bilgiler Güneş Kitabevi Ankara,1995,2006.

3. Halk sağlığı hemşireliği ders kitabı.Vehbi Koç Vakfı Yayınları, No:14,1998,İstanbul -Ders notları. Ayşe Sayan

4. Toplum sağlığı ve hemşireliği,Zafer Öztek,Gülümser Kubilay,1993, Ankara

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
Presentations / Seminar	2	20	40
Homework Assignments	2	20	40
Midterms	1	20	20
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			148

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 plan and assess nursing care within a holistic approach, in accordance with theoretical and evidence-based practices.	4
2)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in Nursing practices.	3
3)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.	1
4)	To use Nursing models/theories in health promotion, protection and care.	4
5)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.	2
6)	To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community.	3
7)	To be sensitive to health problems of the community and and to able to offer solutions.	4
8)	To be able to use interpersonal and intercultural communication skills effectively in Nursing pratices.	3
9)	To be able to use healthcare/information technologies in Nursing practice and research.	2
10)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
11)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.	2
12)	To take responsibility and lead in events in order to contribute to health services and Nursing profession.	2