SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
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 Fall	2	0	2	3

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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 use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3)	To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11)	To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.