Health Administration
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI162
Course Name: Addiction
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: Prof. Dr. FATMA EKER
Course Lecturer(s): Doç.Dr. Fatma EKER
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Recognizing addiction as a bio-psycho-social illness, recognizing the addiction process, recognizing the addictive behaviors of itself and its surroundings, developing appropriate help seeking behaviors and gaining awareness about healthy life.
Course Content: Definitions of addiction, types of addiction, Risk factors and protective factors in family, peer group and social context that prepare the person for substance addiction process, Tobacco addiction, Alcohol and substance addiction, Principles of healthy life Rational use of technology, withdrawal syndrome and emergencies, Preventive substance addiction scope of studies, Laws on Alcohol and Prohibited Substance use, General information about addiction treatment and self-help groups

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understanding the concept of dependence
2) To understand the types and causes of addiction
3) Being informed about the addiction cycle
4) Gain awareness about healthy life
5) Knowledge of rational usage principles of technology
5) To be informed about services for individuals and families with addiction problems
6) Informing about the legal aspect of alcohol and substance use and use,

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Meeting, giving information about the Course Content
2) Definitions of addiction, addiction types
3) Risk factors in the family, peer group and social context that prepare the substance addiction process
4) Protective and preventive factors from substance addiction
5) Tobacco dependence
6) Alcohol and substance dependence
7) Internet addiction and rational using of technology
8) Midterm exam
9) Substance withdrawal syndrome and emergency situations
10) General information about addiction treatment
11) Scope of preventive actions in substance abuse
12) Laws on the Use of Alcohol and Prohibited Substances
13) Self-help groups (AA, NA)
14) Principles of healthy life style
15) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1) Goldstein A (2001) Addiction: From Biology to Drug Policy, Oxford University Press
2) Ögel, K. ve Erol, B. (2005). Çocuklarda Sigara, Alkol ve Madde Bağımlılığı. İstanbul: MORPA Yayınları
3) Alkol madde bağımlılığı TPD yayınları
4) www.yeşilay.org.tr, www.yeniden.org.tr, www.batem34.com
References: 1) Goldstein A (2001) Addiction: From Biology to Drug Policy, Oxford University Press
2) Ögel, K. ve Erol, B. (2005). Çocuklarda Sigara, Alkol ve Madde Bağımlılığı. İstanbul: MORPA Yayınları
3) Alkol madde bağımlılığı TPD yayınları
4) www.yeşilay.org.tr, www.yeniden.org.tr, www.batem34.com

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) They will have the theoretical and practical knowledge to comprehend, evaluate and direct the operation of the health systems and its subsystems.
2) They will have the knowledge of factors about society-individual health and its development.
3) They will apply the theoretical and practical knowledge of health management in related institutions and organizations.
4) They will analyze, evaluate the developments in health management by using scientfic methods and techniques and develop solutions.
5) They will follow the developments in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1.
6) They will use health terminology and grammar according to the rules in spoken and written communication.
7) They will share their thoughts about health management and solution proposals with internal and external parties written and orally.
8) They will use information and communication technologies with computer software at least at the level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
9) They will constantly develop professional knowledge and skill; know ways to access information and apply them.
10) They will show mangement philosophy and management functions in health management applications.
11) They will behave sensitve to health problems in the country and around the world with sociak responsibility and sustainability and they will evaluate solution suggestions to maximize social benefits.
12) They will act in accordance with legal regulations in the field of health management and with social, scientific and professional ethical principles.
13) They will show leadership characteristics in health management applications.
14) They will take responsibility individually and as a team member in health management applications.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) They will have the theoretical and practical knowledge to comprehend, evaluate and direct the operation of the health systems and its subsystems.
2) They will have the knowledge of factors about society-individual health and its development.
3) They will apply the theoretical and practical knowledge of health management in related institutions and organizations.
4) They will analyze, evaluate the developments in health management by using scientfic methods and techniques and develop solutions.
5) They will follow the developments in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1.
6) They will use health terminology and grammar according to the rules in spoken and written communication.
7) They will share their thoughts about health management and solution proposals with internal and external parties written and orally.
8) They will use information and communication technologies with computer software at least at the level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
9) They will constantly develop professional knowledge and skill; know ways to access information and apply them.
10) They will show mangement philosophy and management functions in health management applications.
11) They will behave sensitve to health problems in the country and around the world with sociak responsibility and sustainability and they will evaluate solution suggestions to maximize social benefits.
12) They will act in accordance with legal regulations in the field of health management and with social, scientific and professional ethical principles.
13) They will show leadership characteristics in health management applications.
14) They will take responsibility individually and as a team member in health management applications.

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

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 5 3 112
Midterms 1 4 2 6
Final 1 4 2 6
Total Workload 124