Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI102
Course Name: Health Communication
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. YASEMİN TORUN
Course Lecturer(s): banu bican
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide the students with a general view of understanding the main principles of communication and to explain the theoretical basis of healthcare communication, to have information about the elements of successful corporate communications and to use media literacy skills in the field of healthcare news.
Course Content: Definition of Healthcare Communication, Features of Health Communication as a Multidisciplinary Field, Activity of Healthcare Communication, Main Theories and Models in Healthcare Communication, Healthcare Communications between people, Healthcare Communication Campaign Process, Social Communication in Healthcare Communication, Public Relations, Risk Communication and Advocacy in Media, Health Literacy and Critical Healthcare Communication, Media and Health, Healthcare Communication and Ethics, (Communication Skills between Patient and Physician Internal and External Customers)

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will be able to interpret the concepts of healthcare communication
2) Students will be able to explain the basic concepts of media and the importance of media in healthcare communications.
3) Interpret the effect of varying target audience profile due to different media outlets on healthcare communications.
4) Discuss the role of healthcare journalism in healthcare communication in the media.
5) Students will be able to evaluate health communication studies in different media.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Healthcare Communications: Conceptual Framework and Communication Process and Dimensions in Health Services
2) Interpersonal Communication in Health Care (Development of Communication Skills in the Triangle of Patients, Physicians and Healthcare Professionals)
3) Theories and Models in Health Communication -1 (Decision Making Models in Medicine)
4) Theories and Models in Health Communication -2 (Health Behavior and Models)
5) Communication Barriers in Health Services (Service Failure Concept, Theories and Communication in Service Failure Compensation)
6) Crisis Management in Health and Crisis Communication Process
7) Health Literacy, Critical Health Communication, Health News in Media, Media Advocacy and Public Health Information
8) Social Marketing in Health Communication
9) Brand and Image Management in Healthcare Organizations
10) Advertising Studies in Health Communication and Advertising Limitations in Healthcare Organizations
11) May 1st Labor Day Public Holiday
12) Corporate Reputation Management in Healthcare Organizations
13) Management of Sponsorship and Social Responsibility Campaigns in Healthcare Organizations
14) Managerial Communication, Leadership and Ethics

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Okay, A. (2009). Sağlık iletişimi. İstanbul: MediaCat.
Çınarlı, İ. (2008). Sağlık iletişimi ve medya. Ankara: Nobel.
References: Fiske, J. (2013). İletişim Çalışmalarına Giriş:Pharmakon.
Peltekoğlu, F.B. (2016). İletişimin Gücü: Beta.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and evidence-based developments in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics, research, implementation, accuracy, reliability and validity.
2) To be able to develop an individual-specific nutritional plan and program in accordance with the rules of adequate and balanced nutrition, determination of energy and nutrient requirements of individuals with scientific methods.
3) Develop the nutritional and nutritional plan and policy for the protection, improvement and improvement of health by using methods for determining the nutritional status of the population.
4) To be able to evaluate the factors affecting the nutritional quality of the individual and society in production consumption chain and apply standards and legal regulations on food safety and security.
5) To use the current technologies, computer and information processing skills in the process of gathering and implementing basic information about Nutrition and Dietetics, having the ability of problem solving and decision making, creating a research project, information gathering and report preparation process.
6) Defines, evaluates, interprets, produces solutions, produces medical nutrition therapy, makes team work with all national and international stakeholders in health and social fields, acts according to ethical rules by using current knowledge and skills acquired in Nutrition and Dietetics field.
7) Taking into consideration the energy and nutrient requirements of the target group, evaluating the Nutrition and Dietetic aspects, makes menu planning in the institutions which are mass-fed and takes care of the food safety at all stages from the purchase of food to the service, and utilizes the technological developments in providing the appropriate service delivery.
8) Develops and implements strategies to encourage individuals and communities to choose safe and healthy foods, and prepares and updates relevant educational materials.
9) Makes laboratory applications for product development, nutrient analysis and factors affecting quality, evaluates and evaluates according to legal regulations.
10) Plans, manages, evaluates, monitors, reports and leads teamwork and supports the creation of national and international nutritional and nutritional plans and policies to promote healthy nutrition awareness of individuals and society throughout the life cycle.
11) Plans, implements, monitors and evaluates the appropriate medical nutrition therapy in an interdisciplinary approach, taking into account the sociocultural and economic structure of patients with different age groups. Participates in clinical trials.
12) Uses English at an adequate level to follow professional developments and to communicate with colleagues, patients and the community.
13) Uses current informatics and communication technologies effectively to reach and disseminate information in the field.
14) All field studies and scientific studies work in teams with their colleagues and different professions.
15) Performs his / her duties within the framework of Professional Responsibility and ethical values, adopts the importance of lifelong learning and continuously develops himself / herself by following the developments in science, technology and health, and ensures the progress and development of the profession of dietician.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and evidence-based developments in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics, research, implementation, accuracy, reliability and validity.
2) To be able to develop an individual-specific nutritional plan and program in accordance with the rules of adequate and balanced nutrition, determination of energy and nutrient requirements of individuals with scientific methods.
3) Develop the nutritional and nutritional plan and policy for the protection, improvement and improvement of health by using methods for determining the nutritional status of the population.
4) To be able to evaluate the factors affecting the nutritional quality of the individual and society in production consumption chain and apply standards and legal regulations on food safety and security.
5) To use the current technologies, computer and information processing skills in the process of gathering and implementing basic information about Nutrition and Dietetics, having the ability of problem solving and decision making, creating a research project, information gathering and report preparation process.
6) Defines, evaluates, interprets, produces solutions, produces medical nutrition therapy, makes team work with all national and international stakeholders in health and social fields, acts according to ethical rules by using current knowledge and skills acquired in Nutrition and Dietetics field.
7) Taking into consideration the energy and nutrient requirements of the target group, evaluating the Nutrition and Dietetic aspects, makes menu planning in the institutions which are mass-fed and takes care of the food safety at all stages from the purchase of food to the service, and utilizes the technological developments in providing the appropriate service delivery.
8) Develops and implements strategies to encourage individuals and communities to choose safe and healthy foods, and prepares and updates relevant educational materials.
9) Makes laboratory applications for product development, nutrient analysis and factors affecting quality, evaluates and evaluates according to legal regulations.
10) Plans, manages, evaluates, monitors, reports and leads teamwork and supports the creation of national and international nutritional and nutritional plans and policies to promote healthy nutrition awareness of individuals and society throughout the life cycle.
11) Plans, implements, monitors and evaluates the appropriate medical nutrition therapy in an interdisciplinary approach, taking into account the sociocultural and economic structure of patients with different age groups. Participates in clinical trials.
12) Uses English at an adequate level to follow professional developments and to communicate with colleagues, patients and the community.
13) Uses current informatics and communication technologies effectively to reach and disseminate information in the field.
14) All field studies and scientific studies work in teams with their colleagues and different professions.
15) Performs his / her duties within the framework of Professional Responsibility and ethical values, adopts the importance of lifelong learning and continuously develops himself / herself by following the developments in science, technology and health, and ensures the progress and development of the profession of dietician.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 50
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Homework Assignments 1 15 15
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 119