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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI227

Course Name:

Comparative Health Systems

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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:

Öğr. Gör. DİLEK KOLCA

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr. Gör. DİLEK KOLCA

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	To gain the ability to learn the concept of health system and to compare different health systems of countries.
Course Content:	The concept of health consists of explaining health systems and health systems that differ from each other in countries.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Defines the concept of health and its components.
2) Knows the concept of health system.
3) Learns the financing models of health systems.
4) Understands different health systems of countries.
5) Compares the Turkish health system with other countries.
6) Makes recommendations for health systems.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course, Purpose of the Course and Learning Objectives
2)	The Concept of Health and its Determinants
3)	Health Services Concept
4)	Concept of Health System and Purposes of Health Systems
5)	Financing Models in Health Systems
6)	Health Indicators in Health Systems Comparisons
7)	Midterm
8)	Turkish Health System
9)	USA, Mexico and Singapore Health System
10)	France, Netherlands and Germany Health System
11)	UK, Canada and Australian Health System
12)	Cuba, Spain and Italy Health System
13)	China, Japan and India Health System
14)	Denmark, Sweden and Norway Health System
15)	Evaluating Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Sargutan, Erdal. Karşılaştırmalı Sağlık Sistemleri. Hacettepe Yayınevi, 2006
References:	OECD, WHO, WORLDBANK, ILO

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Using the concepts and theories that constitute the basis of care, they know and plan appropriate initiatives in health protection and development.
2) Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies.
3) In the period between the formation of the pregnancy and the birth, it can give the qualified care which is in need of normal / risk pregnant and his / her family.
4) They can meet the care needs of the pregnant woman and her family during labor and can carry out qualified care and appropriate procedures specific to normal birth stages.
5) Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts.
6) To be able to define common gynecological problems in women and to plan and implement necessary care and interventions and to do health education on this subject.
7) It can provide health education and counseling services for women's reproductive health, women of all walks of life and all ages.
8) Performs midwifery practices in line with evidence-based care principles.
9) It establishes positive communication / cooperation with the team in health related practices and can work as an effective team member.
10) It acts in accordance with the ethical principles and values of midwifery profession.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Using the concepts and theories that constitute the basis of care, they know and plan appropriate initiatives in health protection and development.	3
2)	Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies.	3
3)	In the period between the formation of the pregnancy and the birth, it can give the qualified care which is in need of normal / risk pregnant and his / her family.	3
4)	They can meet the care needs of the pregnant woman and her family during labor and can carry out qualified care and appropriate procedures specific to normal birth stages.	3
5)	Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts.	3
6)	To be able to define common gynecological problems in women and to plan and implement necessary care and interventions and to do health education on this subject.	3
7)	It can provide health education and counseling services for women's reproductive health, women of all walks of life and all ages.	3
8)	Performs midwifery practices in line with evidence-based care principles.	3
9)	It establishes positive communication / cooperation with the team in health related practices and can work as an effective team member.	2
10)	It acts in accordance with the ethical principles and values of midwifery profession.	2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	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	2	40			80
Presentations / Seminar	1	20			20
Midterms	1	20			20
Total Workload					120