SHT201 Public HealthIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs First Aid and Emergency (Second Education)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
First Aid and Emergency (Second Education)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code: SHT201
Course Name: Public Health
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 4
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. ÖZLEM KARATANA
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. BEKİR KÜRŞAT AYDIN
Öğr.Gör. NİDA EFETÜRK
Öğr.Gör. MERYEM PAYDAŞ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: to recognize the health problems in the society, to comprehend the environmental, social and behavioral formations that affect, to adopt the principles of preventive medicine and to gain the knowledge and skills to use this information in coordination in health management practices.
Course Content: 1. The Concept of Public Health
2. Health Policies
3. Getting to Know the Community
4. Health Promotion
5. Health Education
6. Community Nutrition
7. Infectious Diseases
8. Noncommunicable Diseases
9. Environmental Health
10. Occupational Health
11. School Health

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) -To have basic level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary education level.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) - To acquire the skills to use the basic theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field at a further education level in the same field or in a field at the same level. - Ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze, and develop evidence-based solutions by using the basic knowledge and skills in the field.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) - To be able to convey his / her thoughts at the level of basic knowledge and skills in written and verbal communication. - To be able to share their thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow information in his / her field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at A2 General Level of European Language Portfolio. - To be able to use information and communication technologies with computer software at least at the European Computer Driving License Basic Level required by the field.
Learning Competence
1) - To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. - To be able to direct his education to a further education level in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Gained awareness of lifelong learning.
Field Specific Competence
1) - Having social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the results of the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values and environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) - To be able to conduct a basic level study independently in the field. - Take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees under their responsibility within the framework of a project.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The Concept of Public Health lecture presentation
2) Health Policies lecture presentation
3) Getting to Know the Community lecture presentation
4) Health Promotion lecture presentation
5) Health Education lecture presentation
6) Exam Study for the exam
7) Community Nutrition lecture presentation
8) Infectious Diseases lecture presentation
9) Noncommunicable Diseases lecture presentation
10) Environmental Health lecture presentation
11) Occupational Health lecture presentation
12) discussion Read
13) discussion Read
14) Final Exam Study for the final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Hacettepe Üniversitesi Halk Sağlığı Temel Bilgiler Kitabı
http://www.ataaofsaglikyonetimi.tr.gg/
References: Muhsin Akbaba , Hakan Demirhindi , Necdet Aytaç , B. Elçin Yoldaşcan, Ferdi Tanır , Ertan Kara , Ersin Nazlıcan, Temel Halk Sağlığı kitabı

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) -Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
2) Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
3) Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
4) Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs.
5) Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
6) Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level
7) Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
8) Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
9) Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) -Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
2) Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
3) Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
4) Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs.
5) Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
6) Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level
7) Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
8) Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
9) Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 3 % 0
Midterms 10 % 40
Final 10 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 12 3 36
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 38