Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Health Technology Assessments SKY627 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 10.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Theoretical and presentation
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Fuat YALMAN
Instructor(s)
Goals This course aims to teach the use and evaluation of technology in health services and its relationship with health policies.
Course Content This course includes concepts, definitions, importance and development of science and technology management; health technology groups, health equipment and medicines; health technology management and evaluation in Turkey; technological needs/requirements in health institutions, outsourcing of health technologies; health technology development stages and management; feasibility study and benefit assessment. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Evaluate the purposes of technology use in health services.
2 Can associate the use of technology in health and health care.
3 Understand the use of technology in health according to health policies.
4 Interpret the use of technology for different applications in health care.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
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1. Week Health technologies and their intended use Research, Interview
2. Week Identifying needs in health technologies Research, Interview
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3. Week Evaluation of technology-related outputs Interview, Research
4. Week Stakeholders in health technology Research, Interview
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5. Week Technology management in developed countries Interview, Research
6. Week Health technology sector Research, Interview
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7. Week Technology assessment report Interview, Research
8. Week Midterm exam Research, Interview
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9. Week Use of technologies in patient safety Interview, Research
10. Week Service quality and technology management Research, Interview
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11. Week Health care and industry Research, Interview
12. Week Technology management in health in Turkey Interview, Research
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13. Week Problems in technology management Interview, Research
14. Week The role of the health manager in technology management Research, Interview
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*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Ability to identify the health needs of the community and the demand for health services
2 Ability to develop service delivery models that can meet the health needs of the community and the demand for healthcare services
3 Ability to conduct economic and financial analysis of healthcare services
4 Ability to manage human resources and provide leadership
5 Ability to evaluate and improve the quality of healthcare services
6 Ability to assess and enhance health outcomes
7 Proficiency in using statistical analysis, reporting, interpretation, and decision-making
8 Ability to use information management systems in the effective, efficient planning, evaluation, and improvement of healthcare services
9 Ability to apply marketing principles and methods to meet the community's healthcare needs effectively, with quality, efficiency, and equity
10 Ability to follow healthcare regulations and legal frameworks and apply them in line with ethical principles
11 Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and ethically with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders within and outside the institution
12 Ability to monitor and implement developments in health policies
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 3 3 3 3
PY2 4 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4 4
PY4 5 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4 4
PY6 6 6 6 6
PY7 4 4 4 4
PY8 5 5 5 5
PY9 3 3 3 3
PY10 5 5 5 5
PY11 4 4 4 4
PY12 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
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  • Michael Schlander.Health TechnologyAssessment byNational Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. Springer,NY,USA, 2010,
  • Corinna Sorenson, Michael Drummond, Panos Kanavas. Ensuring Value for Moneyin Health Care: The Role ofHealth Technology Assessment in the European Union, WHO,Cophenagen,Denmark 2008,
  • Erdal Sargutan, Sağlık Sektöründe ve Sağlık Kuruluşlarında Teknoloji Yönetimi,Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayını, Ankara, 2006 , Erdal Sargutan. Türkiye'de Tıbbi Cihazve Malzeme Üretimi, ITOYayınları, İstanbul, 2009
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 3 15 45
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 1 12 12
Research 2 20 40
Interview 14 2 28
Other Activities 1 30 30
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 40 40
Final 1 60 60
Total Workload 255
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0