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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:

UNI227

Course Name:

Comparative Health Systems

Semester:

Fall
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) Based on the qualifications gained in secondary education; Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health.
2) Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge.
3) Uses the field-specific, advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level.
4) Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes team work by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health.
5) Use computer programs, related technologies and educational tools related to the field of health.
6) Carries out a study independently by using his advanced knowledge on the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
7) Takes responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to health field.
8) Plans, manages and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of the employees working under their responsibility.
9) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach.
10) Identifies learning needs and learning resources, and directs the learning function by using resources effectively.
11) Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and transforms it into behavior.
12) Informs relevant persons and institutions on health related issues; conveys their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally, and takes their opinions, requests and expectations.
13) He / she shares his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems with the experts and non-experts in teamwork and as an active member of the process by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
14) Organize and implement projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
15) Follow the information in his / her field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
17) Monitor and evaluate the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health.
18) Expresses himself / herself effectively verbally and in writing.
19) It cooperates with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of gathering, interpreting, implementing and announcing the data related to the field of health.
20) Acts and participates in Quality Management and Processes.
21) Has enough consciousness about the individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety.
22) It acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules related to its duties, rights and responsibilities as individuals.
23) Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.
24) Have the knowledge of understanding the structure, physiological functions, behaviors of healthy and sick individuals and the relationship between health and physical and social environment at advanced level.
25) Has the ability of health personnel to participate in practice training and working experience with these staff.
26) It has an adequate clinical experience by conducting clinical practices in areas where it is planned in accordance with the essence and purpose of the program and supervised by qualified authorities in its field.
27) Has experience in working with other health disciplines.
28) He / she has sufficient experience to use professional autonomy in international standards and to make clinical applications in program creation, planning, execution and evaluation.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Based on the qualifications gained in secondary education; Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health.
2)	Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge.
3)	Uses the field-specific, advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level.
4)	Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes team work by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health.
5)	Use computer programs, related technologies and educational tools related to the field of health.
6)	Carries out a study independently by using his advanced knowledge on the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
7)	Takes responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to health field.
8)	Plans, manages and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of the employees working under their responsibility.
9)	Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach.
10)	Identifies learning needs and learning resources, and directs the learning function by using resources effectively.
11)	Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and transforms it into behavior.
12)	Informs relevant persons and institutions on health related issues; conveys their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally, and takes their opinions, requests and expectations.
13)	He / she shares his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems with the experts and non-experts in teamwork and as an active member of the process by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
14)	Organize and implement projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
15)	Follow the information in his / her field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
16)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
17)	Monitor and evaluate the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health.
18)	Expresses himself / herself effectively verbally and in writing.
19)	It cooperates with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of gathering, interpreting, implementing and announcing the data related to the field of health.	1
20)	Acts and participates in Quality Management and Processes.
21)	Has enough consciousness about the individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety.	1
22)	It acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules related to its duties, rights and responsibilities as individuals.
23)	Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.	1
24)	Have the knowledge of understanding the structure, physiological functions, behaviors of healthy and sick individuals and the relationship between health and physical and social environment at advanced level.
25)	Has the ability of health personnel to participate in practice training and working experience with these staff.
26)	It has an adequate clinical experience by conducting clinical practices in areas where it is planned in accordance with the essence and purpose of the program and supervised by qualified authorities in its field.	1
27)	Has experience in working with other health disciplines.
28)	He / she has sufficient experience to use professional autonomy in international standards and to make clinical applications in program creation, planning, execution and evaluation.	1

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