| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | SKY654 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Nurullah KURUTKAN |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to understand the processes of program planning and evaluation in healthcare institutions, and to equip students with knowledge and skills in needs assessment, objective setting, strategic planning, program implementation, and evaluation methods. |
| Course Content | This course covers topics such as basic concepts of program planning in healthcare services, needs assessment and situation analysis methods, objective setting and prioritization, strategic planning, program design and planning tools, program implementation and management, types and methods of program evaluation, data collection techniques and analysis methods, program evaluation criteria and success metrics, quality management and improvement processes, reporting program outcomes, and stakeholder communication. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Understanding the Program Planning Process - Conducting Needs Assessment and Setting Objectives - Implementing and Managing Health Programs - valuating Program Effectiveness - Quality Improvement and Continuous Improvement |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to the course and general overview. Basic concepts of program planning. | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Research |
| 2. Week | Program planning process in healthcare services | Visual Presentation Research Verbal Expression |
| 3. Week | Needs assessment and situation analysis methods | Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 4. Week | Setting objectives and prioritization | Verbal Expression Research Visual Presentation |
| 5. Week | Strategic planning and strategy development in healthcare | Verbal Expression Research Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Program design and planning tools (logical framework approach, etc.) | Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 7. Week | Implementation and management of health programs | Verbal Expression Research Visual Presentation |
| 8. Week | Challenges in program management and proposed solutions | Visual Presentation Research Verbal Expression |
| 9. Week | Program evaluation: types and methods | Verbal Expression Research Visual Presentation |
| 10. Week | Data collection techniques and analysis methods | Visual Presentation Research Verbal Expression |
| 11. Week | Program evaluation criteria and success metrics. | Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 12. Week | Quality management and improvement processes of health programs | Verbal Expression Research Visual Presentation |
| 13. Week | Reporting program outcomes and stakeholder communication | Visual Presentation Research Verbal Expression |
| 14. Week | General review and case study. | Research Other Activities |
| Fitzpatrick, J. L., Sanders, J. R., & Worthen, B. R. (2011). Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines (4th ed.). Pearson. |
| Royse, D., Thyer, B. A., & Padgett, D. K. (2015). Program Evaluation: An Introduction to an Evidence-Based Approach (6th ed.). Cengage Learning. |
| McKenzie, J. F., Neiger, B. L., & Thackeray, R. (2016). Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Health Promotion Programs: A Primer (7th ed.). Pearson. |
| Kettner, P. M., Moroney, R. M., & Martin, L. L. (2017). Designing and Managing Programs: An Effectiveness-Based Approach (5th ed.). SAGE Publications. |
| Issel, L. M., & Wells, R. (2017). Health Program Planning and Evaluation: A Practical, Systematic Approach for Community Health (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Final | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Practice | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 255 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10.0 | ||
