FIRST AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (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
TDS1007 Medical Services Communication Fall 2 0 2 5
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Associate
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor FIRAT KARA
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor FIRAT KARA
Instructor AYBİKE ELİF BOLCAN
Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are to define basic concepts and models of communication; to analyse new communication technologies; to enable students to gain knowledge about interpersonal communicaiton, teamwork, problem solving strategies and ethical issues in communication.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- Use skills for effective speaking and listening.
2- Define different views on the new communication technologies.
3- Define ethical issues in communication.
4- Apply basic principles of teamwork.

Course Content

This course covers topics about communication, functions of communication, ethical issues in communication, communication theories, types of communication, new communication technologies, speaking and listening skills, essential factors for effective communication in health organisations.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Definition and Importance of Communication None
2) Dimensions of Communication None
3) Types of Communication None
4) Communication Barriers None
5) Health and Health Communication Concepts None
6) The Importance of Health Communication None
7) Creating a Behavior Change in the Field of Health None
8) Midterm None
9) Patient-Health Worker Communication None
10) Communication with Patient Relatives None
11) Communication with Patients' Relatives II None
12) Communication with Difficult Patients None
13) Communication among Healthcare Professionals None
14) Health Literacy None

Sources

Course Notes: Okay, A. Sağlık İletişimi, MediaCat Kitapları, İstanbul, 2009. Marziye İlhan, Sağlık Çalışanları ve Adayları İçin Sağlık Çalışanlarının İletişimi, İstanbul, Beta Yayınevi, 2018.İnci Çınarlı, 21. Yüzyıl İçin Sağlık İletişimi, Ankara, Nobel Kitabevi,2019.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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 13 2 26
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 7 98
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 1 1
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 127

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) The ability to have theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field at a basic level 3
2) The use of theoretical knowledge related to the field in practice 3
3) To behave according to basic professional legislation related to the field 1
4) Use information and communication technology, express professional knowledge through written and verbal/non-verbal communication 5
5) Express the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values of professional 4
6) Develop themselves personally and professionally updating knowledge, skills and competencies of the field with lifelong learning awareness 3
7) Effective use the terminology of the field 2
8) To prepare the ambulance for emergency call and patient transfer. 3
9) To performe emergency medical care and interventions 2
10) To performe the professional skills for initial diagnosis and prehospital emergency management 2
11) To have the ability of evaluation of the incident scene. 3