BES154 Health Information and Medical TerminologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Nutrition and DieteticsGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: BES154
Course Name: Health Information and Medical Terminology
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 4
Language of instruction: TR-EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Faculty Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AHMET MURAT GÜNAL
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. GÜLEYFE BEYZA YILDIRIM
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Teaching the terminological language that used in health sciences.
Course Content: Origins of terms.
Combining of terms.
Studying the most used prefixes and suffixes in medical terminology.
Detailed examination of various systems.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students will have knowledge about medical terminology.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Students learn to separate and combine terminological words.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Students can easily communicate with colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
Learning Competence
1) Students will be able to think about a term they see for the first time during their work life.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) General introduction to the course. none
2) History of medical terminology none
3) Origins of terms none
4) Word roots none
5) Prefixes none
6) Suffixes none
7) Midterm
8) Cardiology I none
9) Cardiology II none
10) Endocrinology I none
11) Endocrinology II none
12) Gastroenterology I none
13) Gastroenterology II none
14) General evaluation of the course and final exam none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim üyesinin hazırladığı sunum . Instructor's presentation
References: Medical Terminology - Language for Healthcare-Nina Thierer

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Graduates have the knowledge of attaining scientific knowledge in the field, monitoring, evaluating and applying current literature.
2) Graduates provide preventive health education for individual, family and community by using the information obtained in health field.
3) Graduates take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in the field of practice.
5) Graduates evaluates advanced knowledge and skills in the field of health with a critical approach.
6) Graduates transfer information and solution proposal for problems to people and institutions concerned about health field in written and verbally; listen to the thoughts, expectations and expectations of the people and institutions concerned.
7) Graduates become a role model for colleagues and society through Professional identity.
8) Graduates are competent enough to understand the anatomy, physiological functions and behavior of healthy individuals and/or the patients; it is empowering to understand the relationship between the individual's health and the physical and social environment.
9) As an individual, he acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional codes of ethics regarding his duties, rights and responsibilities.
10) Cooperate with persons from related disciplines and act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of data collection, interpretation, application and announcement of results related to the health field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Graduates have the knowledge of attaining scientific knowledge in the field, monitoring, evaluating and applying current literature.
2) Graduates provide preventive health education for individual, family and community by using the information obtained in health field.
3) Graduates take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in the field of practice.
5) Graduates evaluates advanced knowledge and skills in the field of health with a critical approach.
6) Graduates transfer information and solution proposal for problems to people and institutions concerned about health field in written and verbally; listen to the thoughts, expectations and expectations of the people and institutions concerned.
7) Graduates become a role model for colleagues and society through Professional identity.
8) Graduates are competent enough to understand the anatomy, physiological functions and behavior of healthy individuals and/or the patients; it is empowering to understand the relationship between the individual's health and the physical and social environment.
9) As an individual, he acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional codes of ethics regarding his duties, rights and responsibilities.
10) Cooperate with persons from related disciplines and act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of data collection, interpretation, application and announcement of results related to the health field.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion
Web Based Learning
Internship/Onsite Practice

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Observation
Group project
Presentation
Reporting
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 39
Midterms 1 3
Total Workload 42