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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: ANS001
Course Name: Communication in Health
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
3
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Array TR-NQF-HE:Array. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Array EQF-LLL:Array. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. ATİYE TÜRKER
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To evaluate possible communication methods in order to prevent possible communication conflicts in health services and to ensure effective communication between health personnel and patient. To be able to evaluate developments in the field of health communication and to discuss the role of media in health communication.
Course Content: Concept of communication, body language, verbal and nonverbal communication techniques, patient psychology, communication disturbances, communication with patient relatives and private patients, health literacy and campaign process in health communication.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Defines the basic concepts of communication.
2) Uses and interprets verbal and nonverbal communication techniques to communicate effectively.
3) Explains the importance of health communication and interdisciplinary health communication.
4) Knows the patient psychology and the phases of the patients and uses effective communication techniques in these stages.
5) Knows the communication techniques used in health institutions and which departments perform these communication techniques and applies these techniques.
6) Knows the concept of health literacy and makes professional literature review.
7) Knows the importance of media in health communication and uses media in accordance with ethical values.
8) Carries out studies to improve health belief.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Communication Concept and Communication Process
2) Body Language, Oral and Nonverbal Communication
3) The Notion of Health and Disease; Patient Psychology and Verbal Communication Styles in Patient Communication.
4) Patient Rights, Patient Satisfaction and Possible Results
5) Health Communication in Health Institutions - The importance of communication in health communication and health services.
6) Health Communication & Media
7) Communication with Patient Relatives and Special Patients
8) Half Term Exam
9) Health Literacy
10) The Role of Health Communication in Health Promotion - Health Communication Campaign Process
11) Presentation Homework - Examples of Positive and Negative Behavior in Health Communication/Article/Health Communication Campaign Project
12) Presentation Homework - Examples of Positive and Negative Behavior in Health Communication/Article/Health Communication Campaign Project
13) Presentation Homework - Examples of Positive and Negative Behavior in Health Communication/Article/Health Communication Campaign Project
14) Presentation Homework - Examples of Positive and Negative Behavior in Health Communication/Article/Health Communication Campaign Project
15) End Term Exams
16) End Term Exams

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Dr. Yüksek Demirel , Sağlık Hizmetlerinde Sağlıklı İletişim, Güneş Kitapevi-2016.

Prof. Dr. Ayla Okay, Sağlık İleitşimi, Derin yayınları, 2017.

Prof. Dr. Erkan Yüksel (ed.), Sağlık Kurumlarında İletişim, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları.

References: Makaleler, iletişimle ilgili videolar.

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Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 26
Study Hours Out of Class 16 42
Homework Assignments 4 8
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 78