| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | SKY656 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face-to-face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Mehmet Nurullah KURUTKAN |
| Instructor(s) | |
| 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. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Understanding the concepts and fundamental principles of occupational health and safety in health institutions. |
| 2 | Gaining the ability to identify and assess occupational risks encountered in the healthcare sector. |
| 3 | Developing the competence to apply occupational health and safety regulations and standards within the context of health institutions |
| 4 | Analyzing the physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic risks faced by healthcare workers and planning appropriate preventive measures |
| 5 | 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 | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 2. Week | Occupational Safety Regulations and Standards in Health Institutions | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 3. Week | Risk Assessment Methods and Applications | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 4. Week | Common Workplace Accidents and Occupational Diseases | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 5. Week | Preventive Measures and Emergency Planning | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 6. Week | Staff Training and Safety Culture Development | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 7. Week | Occupational Safety Management Systems in Healthcare I | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 8. Week | Occupational Safety Management Systems in Healthcare II | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 9. Week | Ergonomics and Its Impact on Occupational Health | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 10. Week | Psychosocial Risk Factors and Worker Protection | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 11. Week | Technological Advances in Occupational Health and Safety | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 12. Week | Inspections and Reporting in Health Institutions | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 13. Week | Ethical and Legal Responsibilities in Occupational Health | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 14. Week | Future Trends and Policy Development in Occupational Health and Safety | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 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 | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Ability to manage human resources and provide leadership | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Ability to use information management systems in the effective, efficient planning, evaluation, and improvement of healthcare services | ✔ | |||||
| 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 | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sınavlar |
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 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 10.0 | ||
