MEDICINE | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
INE4107 | Work Safety | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This course focuses on workplace safety, health, and inspection. Throughout this course students learn what workplace safety is, why it is important and how it affects a business. Common areas of workplace safety are discussed, including office safety, workplace hazards, and other areas. Additionally, students learn preventative measures to help create a safer work environment which will benefit everyone. Other topics covered are mental health issues, workplace violence, health and wellness initiatives. Students also learn the ins and outs of conducting a routine inspection, filing reports, and the importance of creating a workplace safety committee. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Describe workplace safety, health and inspection. II. Define office safety. III. Recognize workplace hazards and safety issues. IV. Describe proper workplace health. V. Define preventative measures. VI. Summarize outdoor workplace safety. VII. Describe company vehicle safety. VIII. Summarize mental health in the workplace. IX. Define corporate health and wellness initiatives. X. Describe routine inspection practices. XI. Summarize accident reporting and investigation. XII. Describe creating a workplace safety committee. |
1st Week: An Introduction to Workplace Safety, Health and Inspection 2nd Week: Office Safety 3rd Week: Workplace Hazards 4th Week: Other Workplace Safety Issues 5th Week: Workplace Health 6th Week: Preventative Measures 7th Week: Midterm 8th Week: Outdoor Workplace Safety 9th Week: Company Vehicle Safety 10th Week: Mental Health in the Workplace 11th Week: Corporate Health and Wellness Initiatives 12th Week: Routine Inspection Practices 13th Week: Accident Reporting and Investigation 14th Week: Creating a Workplace Safety Committee |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | An Introduction to Workplace Safety, Health and Inspection | |
2) | Office Safety | |
3) | Workplace Hazards | |
4) | Other Workplace Safety Issues | |
5) | Workplace Health | |
6) | Preventative Measures | |
7) | Outdoor Workplace Safety | |
8) | Outdoor Workplace Safety II | |
9) | Mental Health in the Workplace | |
9) | Company Vehicle Safety | |
11) | Corporate Health and Wellness Initiatives | |
12) | Routine Inspection Practices | |
13) | Accident Reporting and Investigation | |
14) | Creating a Workplace Safety Committee |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Textbook: Workplace Safety: A Guide for Small and Midsized Companies [Hardcover]; by Don Hopwood, Steve Thompson 1/E, Wiley, 2006. ISBN-10: 0782136044 | ISBN-13: 978- 0782136043 |
References: | None |
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 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 43 |
Midterms | 14 | 34 |
Final | 2 | 19 |
Total Workload | 138 |
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 |