NURSING (ENGLISH)
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
NUR3088 Health Tourism Spring 2 0 2 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EVİN KORKMAZ
Course Objectives: The purpose of this course, knowledge of the concepts related to health tourism, examining the development of health tourism, health tourism sector and the examination of the analysis of Turkey and the world health tourism.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Explains the concepts, characteristics and types related to health tourism.
Expresses the development of health tourism and the reasons for its development.
Discusses the health tourism sector and its regulations.
Analyzes and evaluates health tourism in Turkey and around the world.
Examines the health tourism Sunday, industry and treatment processes.
Describes the effects of health tourism on the system level in terms of source and target countries.

Course Content

Health and Tourism Issues, Health Tourism Market, Health Tourism Industry, Treatment Process, Customer Expectations in Health Tourism, Quality and Safety in Health Tourism, Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Tourism, Economic, Social and Institutional Health Tourism, System Impacts: Target Country, Health Tourism in Turkey: a General Framework and Medical Tourism, Health Tourism in Turkey: Thermal tourism, Disabled and elderly Tourism, Health Tourism Areas in Researches, Evaluations for future Health Tourism Research

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Health Tourism Content
2) Health Tourism Market and Industry
3) Customer Expectations in Health Tourism
4) Quality in Health Tourism
5) Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Tourism
6) Economic, Social and Institutional Health Tourism
7) Health Tourism in Turkey: A General Framework and Medical Tourism
8) Midterm Exam
9) Health Tourism in Turkey: Thermal Tourism
10) Disabled and Old Tourism
11) Researches in Health Tourism
12) Impact on the System: Source Country
13) Evaluations for Future Health Tourism Investigations
14) An overview

Sources

Course Notes:
References: 1.Lunt, N., et al. Medical Tourism: Treatments, Markets and Health System Implications: A Scoping Review. OECD. http://www.oecd.org/health/healthpoliciesanddata/48723982.pdf

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 1 % 20
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
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

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 plan and assess nursing care within a holistic approach, in accordance with theoretical and evidence-based practices. "
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in Nursing practices.
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
4) To use Nursing models/theories in health promotion, protection and care.
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
6) "To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. "
7) "To be sensitive to health problems of the community and and to able to offer solutions. "
8) "To be able to use interpersonal and intercultural communication skills effectively in Nursing pratices. "
9) "To be able to use healthcare/information technologies in Nursing practice and research. "
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
12) To take responsibility and lead in events in order to contribute to health services and Nursing profession.