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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI212
Course Name: Communication Skills for Healthcare Professionals
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): Yasemin TORUN, PHD
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: In this course students will able to understand the process of communication and use it effectively, have the basic skills in oral and written communication, self-expression, communication skills, to increase the group and learn to take an active role in the health care team aims to develop effective communication and the ability to provide
Course Content: The concept of communication to the students who take this course the importance of communication in human relationships and the factors that affect communication, the main characteristics and requirements of daily human life, effective communication methods, the importance of Health Communication, group dynamics and communication in groups, therapeutic communication, the fundamentals of professional communication and professional communication skills, in special cases, to have information about how to communicate with individuals and groups.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) It describes the communication process, its elements and how it works.
2) Learns verbal and non-verbal communication methods.
3) Defines the concepts of human, self-knowledge, communication, professional communication, conflict and anger.
4) Have basic skills to communicate effectively in daily and professional life
5) Applies assertive behavior, effective anger and conflict management strategies, and helpful communication skills in his/her social and professional life.
6) Develops labor skills that will ensure their employability
7) Learns to communicate for the benefit of the patient and applies relevant telepathic communication strategies

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction & Lecture Presentation (Importance of communication, course content and expectations)
2) Communication Concept and Process
3) Communication components
4) Types of Health communication
5) Communication Models in Health Communication
6) The Role of Perceptions in Communication
7) Errors of Perception Made in Communication
8) Fundamentals of Professional Communication
9) Therapeutic Communication
10) Therapeutic Communication Strategies
11) Professional Communication Skills 1
12) Professional Communication Skills 2
13) In-Group Communication Skills
14) Communication in Special Cases
15) Finals Week
16) Finals Week
16) Finals Week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • İnci Çınarlı, Sağlık İletişimi ve Medya, Ankara: Nobel Yay. Dağ., 2008. - Aysel Aziz, İletişime Giriş, Hiberlin, 2016.
• Judith Lazar, İletişim Bilimi, çev. Cengiz Anık, Vadi Yayınları, Ankara
• Hasan Tutar, Kemal Yılmaz,Genel İletişim Kavram ve Modeller, Seçkin Yay. Ankara 2008
• Oskay, Ünsal. İletişimin ABC’si, İstanbul: İnkılâp Yayınevi, 2014

References: Michel Bourse ve Halime.Yücel, İletişim Bilimlerinin Serüveni, İstanbul: Ayrıntı Yay., 2012
• Marziye İlhan, Sağlık Çalışanlarının İletişimi, İstanbul: Beta Bas. Yay. Dağ., 2018Ders sunumları ve notları

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and computer engineering principles, both theoretical and practical, and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex engineering problems
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
3) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
4) Knowledge of the effects of computer engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in computer engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of computer engineering solutions.
5) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex computer engineering problems using appropriate analysis and modeling techniques.
6) Ability to design and develop complex computer systems, devices, or products that meet specific requirements and operate under realistic constraints and conditions, using modern design methods.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools used for the analysis and solution of complex computer engineering problems, and the ability to use information technologies effectively.
10) Ability to plan and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and interpret results in the study of complex computer engineering problems or research topics.
11) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and computer engineering principles, both theoretical and practical, and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex engineering problems
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
3) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
4) Knowledge of the effects of computer engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in computer engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of computer engineering solutions.
5) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex computer engineering problems using appropriate analysis and modeling techniques.
6) Ability to design and develop complex computer systems, devices, or products that meet specific requirements and operate under realistic constraints and conditions, using modern design methods.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools used for the analysis and solution of complex computer engineering problems, and the ability to use information technologies effectively.
10) Ability to plan and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and interpret results in the study of complex computer engineering problems or research topics.
11) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 3 % 60
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 56
Study Hours Out of Class 2 2
Quizzes 9 33
Final 4 26
Total Workload 117