| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | SKY656 | 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 objective of this course is to thoroughly examine occupational health and safety in health institutions and to equip students with professional knowledge and skills in this field. It aims to provide students with insights into occupational safety regulations, risk management, workplace accidents, and occupational diseases, while supporting the development of strategic approaches to create a safe working environment in health institutions. |
| Course Content | Definition and historical development of occupational health and safety concepts. Occupational safety regulations and standards in health institutions. Risk assessment methods and their applications. Common workplace accidents and occupational diseases in health institutions. Preventive measures and emergency planning in occupational health and safety. Staff training and the development of a safety culture. Adaptation of occupational safety management systems to the healthcare sector. The impact of ergonomics on occupational health. Psychosocial risk factors and the protection of healthcare workers. The role of technological advancements in occupational health and safety. Safety inspections and reporting in health institutions. National and international practices in occupational health and safety. Ethical and legal responsibilities in health institutions. Future trends and occupational safety policies in health institutions. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Understanding the concepts and fundamental principles of occupational health and safety in health institutions. - Gaining the ability to identify and assess occupational risks encountered in the healthcare sector. - Developing the competence to apply occupational health and safety regulations and standards within the context of health institutions - Analyzing the physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic risks faced by healthcare workers and planning appropriate preventive measures - Designing training programs and strategies to promote a culture of occupational health and safety within health institutions |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 2. Week | Occupational Safety Regulations and Standards in Health Institutions | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 3. Week | Risk Assessment Methods and Applications | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 4. Week | Common Workplace Accidents and Occupational Diseases | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 5. Week | Preventive Measures and Emergency Planning | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Staff Training and Safety Culture Development | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 7. Week | Occupational Safety Management Systems in Healthcare I | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 8. Week | Occupational Safety Management Systems in Healthcare II | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 9. Week | Ergonomics and Its Impact on Occupational Health | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 10. Week | Psychosocial Risk Factors and Worker Protection | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Technological Advances in Occupational Health and Safety | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 12. Week | Inspections and Reporting in Health Institutions | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 13. Week | Ethical and Legal Responsibilities in Occupational Health | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 14. Week | Future Trends and Policy Development in Occupational Health and Safety | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| Kıvanç, A. (2021). Sağlık Sektöründe İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği. Akademisyen Kitabevi. |
| Tepe, S. (Ed.). (2023). Sağlık Sektöründe İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği. Nobel Kitabevi. |
| Modenese, A., & Gobba, F. (Eds.). (2022). Occupational Health and Safety in the Healthcare Sector. MDPI Books. |
| Friend, M. A., & Kohn, J. P. (2010). Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health (5th ed.). Government Institutes |
| Smedley, J., Dick, F., & Sadhra, S. (Eds.). (2013). Oxford Handbook of Occupational Health (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| PY11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| PY12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 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 | 30 | 30 |
| Final | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Practice | 1 | 23 | 23 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 255 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10.0 | ||
