| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | SKY654 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | 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/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to the course and general overview. Basic concepts of program planning. | Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 2. Week | Program planning process in healthcare services | Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 3. Week | Needs assessment and situation analysis methods | Visual Presentation Research Verbal Expression |
| 4. Week | Setting objectives and prioritization | Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 5. Week | Strategic planning and strategy development in healthcare | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Research |
| 6. Week | Program design and planning tools (logical framework approach, etc.) | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Research |
| 7. Week | Implementation and management of health programs | Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 8. Week | Challenges in program management and proposed solutions | Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 9. Week | Program evaluation: types and methods | Visual Presentation Research Verbal Expression |
| 10. Week | Data collection techniques and analysis methods | Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Program evaluation criteria and success metrics. | Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 12. Week | Quality management and improvement processes of health programs | Visual Presentation Research Verbal Expression |
| 13. Week | Reporting program outcomes and stakeholder communication | Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 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 | ||
