Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- SKY337 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Lecture presentation-lecture-discussion
Course Coordinator Ar. Gör. Dr. Ali GÜVEN
Instructor(s) Ar. Gör. Dr. Ali GÜVEN (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of communication. In addition, introducing the sub-topics of technical communication is one of the sub-objectives of the course. Understanding the communication with health consumers, especially in health institutions, is one of the sub-objectives of the course.
Course Content Basic concepts of communication, Definition, scope and purpose of communication, process, Communication Types and barriers, Organizational communication, Official private and business writings, Technical communication, Form editing and graphic communication, Information technologies and communication, Communication in health services, Health consumer and Communication, The concept of stress and awareness in health professionals, Legal and ethical dimensions in communication.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The student learns the basic concepts, approaches, problems and discussions in the field of communication science.
2 The student will have the ability to communicate.
3 The student gains serious knowledge about verbal and nonverbal communication.
4 The student has the knowledge of how to communicate with health consumers.
5 The student will have the ability to express himself orally and in writing individually.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Health management information related to the field of theoretical and practice and practice to have.
2 Health organizations, administrative, financial, legal, technical and medical functioning understand, analyze and gain knowledge and skills to direct.
3 Managing information systems in health care management and have the skills and knowledge to use effectively.
4 National and international health policy, health systems have knowledge about the structure and properties
5 Quantitative and qualitative analysis in health care management do not have the knowledge and ability and application.
6 Health problems that arise in the process of management in the critical and innovative thinking, decision making and problem solving, have the ability to use scientific methods and techniques.
7 Health management areas and countries to follow the changes in the health care system have the ability to produce specific solutions.
8 Ability to communicate effectively and to have the ability to conduct teamwork.
9 Health management of the area to be aware of social and ethical responsibility and ethical behavior according to the principles gain
10 Professional terminology in the field of health management and have knowledge of foreign languages​​.
11 To continuously improve their professional knowledge and skills, to be open to innovation and lifelong learning.
12 Acquire the basic skills of health promotion programs and ensure widespread in society
13 In the context of improving service quality and patient satisfaction, patient complaints process to develop
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 1 1 1 1 1
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 1 1 1 1 1
PY6 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 1 1 1 1 1
PY11 5 5 5 5 5
PY12 5 5 5 5 5
PY13 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Yılmaz, M. (2020). Communication for healthcare professionals. Ankara: Academician bookstore
  • Tutar, H. Yılmaz, M.K. and Eroğlu, O. (2017). General and Technical Communication. 7th edition, Ankara: Seçkin Publishing.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 15 1 15
Research 15 1 15
Interview 1 1 1
Presentation (Preparation) 1 1 1
Other Activities 14 1 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 10 10
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0