MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH (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
AHZ2007 Workplace Safety 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: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor AYBİKE ELİF BOLCAN
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor AYBİKE ELİF BOLCAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: To provide students with the knowledge about the dangers and risks that may occur in the work place. And to gain them behavioral skills for protecting themselves against occupational accidents and vocational diseases.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of this course, student will be able to,
1. Define the importance of occupational health and safety.
2. Identify the principles of protection from fire in working fields.
3. Restate the legal rights of employees.
4. Define ergonomic risc factors.

Course Content

Overview of the Occupational Health and Safety , Occupational Health and Safety basic principles will be taught about the Safety legislation .

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Concept, history and principles of occupational health and safety None
2) Legislation of occupational health and safety None
3) Legal rights and responsibilites of employees None
4) Physical risk factors of the workplace environment None
5) Chemical risk factors of the workplace environment None
6) Biological risk factors of the workplace environment None
7) Ergonomy and ergonomic risk factors of the workplace environment None
8) Psycho-social risk factors of the workplace environment None
9) Risk groups in employees None
10) Risk management and evaluation None
11) Work accidents and protection None
12) Occupational diseases None
13) Personal protective equipments None
14) Health and safety signs None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Temel İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Eğitimi, ed. Ferdi Tanır, Ankara, Akademisyen Kitabevi, 2016.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
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 3 42
Homework Assignments 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 have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Management of Health Scşences field. 3
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in management, to learn and implement related regulations and guides. 3
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 3
4) To identify the process of management functions (management and organization, public relations, human resources, cost accounting, marketing) in the Management of Health Sciences field. 2
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 2
6) To have skills for planning training programs and projects according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. 2
7) To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. 2
8) To be able to use effective communication skills; to take responsibility as a team member in collaboration with other professions. 2
9) To have skills for research, planning and practice about health systems and health information systems field within national and international level. 2
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences and management and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 2
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 be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. 2