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First Aid and Emergency (Evening Education)

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Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI029
Course Name: Health Economics
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University 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: Doç. Dr. ÇİĞDEM GÜRSOY
Course Lecturer(s): Asst. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Gürsoy
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Economics is concerned with the most efficient use of limited resources. The aim of the health economics course is; with these limited resources to show the best way to get the most out of health services.
Course Content: Introduction to Health Economics, Health and Health Status, Health Economics and Development, Supply and Supply of Health Services, Demand and Health Services Request, Health Care Market, Sustainable Development and Health, Health Services Finance Systems, Performance and Reimbursement Systems in Health Services, Health Sector and Economic Planning, Economic Evaluation in Health Services, Turkey Analysis Health Expenditures, Current Issues and Problems in the Health Sector, Relationship Between Circular Economy and Health Environment.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Apply the basic tools of health services to different components of health care.
2) Have knowledge about the economic behavior of the healthcare market stakeholders (consumers, doctors, insurers and hospitals).
3) Know the production and financing of health services.
4) Know the planning of the health sector and can analyze the expenditures.
5) Know current problems in health sector and effects on environment.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Health Economics
2) Health and Health Status
3) Health Economics and Development
4) Supply and Supply of Health Services
5) Demand and Health Services Request
6) Health Care Market
7) Sustainable Development and Health
8) Health Services Finance Systems
9) Performance and Reimbursement Systems in Health Services
10) Health Sector and Economic Planning
11) Economic Evaluation in Health Services
12) Turkey Analysis Health Expenditures
13) Current Issues and Problems in the Health Sector
14) Relationship Between Circular Economy and Health Environment

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Yusuf Çelik, Sağlık Ekonomisi, Siyasal Kitabevi, 3. bs., 2016.
References: Ayşegül Mutlu, A. Kadir Işık, Sağlık Ekonomisine Giriş, Ekin Yayınevi, 2012; Ed. Mustafa Solak, Sağlık Ekonomisi, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2015.; Ed. Özge Uysal Şahin ve Nilay Köleoğlu, Teoride ve Uygulamada Sağlık Ekonomisi ve Politikaları; Güncel Sorunlar ve Araştırmalar, Rating Academy Yayınları, 2018.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Students will be able to use the basic knowledge, skills, competencies and experiences gained from the basic theoretical and practical courses supported by the course materials, application tools, information technologies and other resources, which contain up-to-date information in the field of First Aid and Emergency Assistance.
2) In case of emergencies such as sudden illness, emergency birth, accident, disaster or injury, it reaches the scene quickly, evaluates the situation together with the doctor, if necessary, makes the first intervention, provides the appropriate position for the patients or the wounded during the patient transport and provides the proper transportation to the appropriate hospital emergency service.
3) Using the basic knowledge of the First and Emergency Assistance area, it carries out a task independently.
4) Using the knowledge and skills acquired in the first and Emergency Assistance area, informs the relevant people and institutions by using the communication network correctly and rapidly in all stages of his duty, and transfers his ideas and solutions to the problems in written and / or verbally.
5) In order to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to First Aid and Emergency Assistance, the team acts in a harmonious manner within the team and acts in accordance with the quality management and processes and takes individual responsibility when necessary.
6) Communicates effectively with written and / or verbal communication with colleagues, patients and relatives, physicians and all other health professionals and has the ability to work effectively with different disciplines.
7) Recognize the institutions and organizations within the health system; As an individual working in the field of First Aid and Emergency Assistance, he / she knows the laws, regulations and legislation related to his / her duties, rights and responsibilities and acts accordingly.
8) He/She has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
9) Contributes to projects and activities for the social environment in which he lives with a sense of social responsibility.
10) By using the knowledge and knowledge about the structure, properties, usage areas and legal regulations of medical devices used in health field; use this information in research, development and follow-up of technological developments.
11) In case of emergency aid, he / she has the knowledge and skills to keep calm, fast, serial and correct at the scene and to maintain and maintain the physical, social and mental health of both the patient and himself.
12) He/She follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
13) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
14) Knows the measures for occupational diseases and accidents and applies the principles of Occupational Health and Safety in these cases.
15) They act in accordance with quality management and processes.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Students will be able to use the basic knowledge, skills, competencies and experiences gained from the basic theoretical and practical courses supported by the course materials, application tools, information technologies and other resources, which contain up-to-date information in the field of First Aid and Emergency Assistance.
2) In case of emergencies such as sudden illness, emergency birth, accident, disaster or injury, it reaches the scene quickly, evaluates the situation together with the doctor, if necessary, makes the first intervention, provides the appropriate position for the patients or the wounded during the patient transport and provides the proper transportation to the appropriate hospital emergency service.
3) Using the basic knowledge of the First and Emergency Assistance area, it carries out a task independently.
4) Using the knowledge and skills acquired in the first and Emergency Assistance area, informs the relevant people and institutions by using the communication network correctly and rapidly in all stages of his duty, and transfers his ideas and solutions to the problems in written and / or verbally.
5) In order to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to First Aid and Emergency Assistance, the team acts in a harmonious manner within the team and acts in accordance with the quality management and processes and takes individual responsibility when necessary.
6) Communicates effectively with written and / or verbal communication with colleagues, patients and relatives, physicians and all other health professionals and has the ability to work effectively with different disciplines.
7) Recognize the institutions and organizations within the health system; As an individual working in the field of First Aid and Emergency Assistance, he / she knows the laws, regulations and legislation related to his / her duties, rights and responsibilities and acts accordingly.
8) He/She has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
9) Contributes to projects and activities for the social environment in which he lives with a sense of social responsibility.
10) By using the knowledge and knowledge about the structure, properties, usage areas and legal regulations of medical devices used in health field; use this information in research, development and follow-up of technological developments.
11) In case of emergency aid, he / she has the knowledge and skills to keep calm, fast, serial and correct at the scene and to maintain and maintain the physical, social and mental health of both the patient and himself.
12) He/She follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
13) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
14) Knows the measures for occupational diseases and accidents and applies the principles of Occupational Health and Safety in these cases.
15) They act in accordance with quality management and processes.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100