FIRST AND EMERGENCY AID (ENGLISH)
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
FAE1007 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: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Associate
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor SELMA BAZ
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) Introduction Non
2) Communication, Definitions Non
3) Communication Models Non
4) Communication Types Non
5) Communication Barriers and Conflicts Non
6) New Media and Communication Technology Non
7) Teamwork Non
8) Mass Communciation Non
9) Organizational communication Non
10) Important Aspects of Interpersonal Communication Non
11) Methods for effective communication with a community Non
12) Effective speaking and listening skills Non
13) Provider-Patient Communication Non
14) Communication in Health Organizations Non

Sources

Course Notes: 1- Okay, A. Sağlık İletişimi, MediaCat Kitapları, İstanbul, 2009. 2- Dursun, Ö.Ö. İletişimde Dönüşümler – Bilgi ve İletişim Teknolojileri Işığında Dönüşümler, Ed. Ferhan Odabaşı, 2010.
References: 1- Güngör, N. İletişim Kuramlar ve Yaklaşımlar, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2011. 2- Tutar, H. Örgütsel İletişim, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2009.

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 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 14 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
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 20 20
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 124

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