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:

Array

TR-NQF-HE:Array. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Array

EQF-LLL:Array. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. ELİF KAYA

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör.ELİF KAYA

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to teach students the basic structure and functioning of health systems, to develop their ability to comparatively analyze health systems in different regions and countries within the framework of the global health approach, and to enable them to evaluate the Turkish health system in a global context.

Course Content:

This course covers an introduction to health systems; the concept of global health and the roles of international health organizations; and the major challenges and opportunities in the field of global health. Within the scope of the course, health systems in the Western Pacific, Africa, Southeast Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East are comparatively examined according to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification. In addition, the Turkish health system is addressed in terms of its structure, financing, service delivery, and governance. The strengths and weaknesses of global and regional health systems are evaluated within the framework of health policies and current developments.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the basic concepts related to health systems and the structural, financing, and service delivery components of health systems.
2) Define the roles and responsibilities of international health organizations within the framework of the global health approach.
3) Comparatively analyze health systems in different geographical regions.
4) Evaluate the main challenges and opportunities in the field of global health in the context of health policies.
5) Interpret the Turkish health system by positioning it within the global health system.
6) Follow current developments related to health systems and adopt a lifelong learning approach.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course, Purpose of the Course and Learning Objectives Introduction to Health Systems
2)	Global Health and the Role of International Health Organizations
3)	Comparative Global Challenges and Opportunities
4)	Western Pacific Region Health Systems
5)	Afrika Bölgesi Sağlık Sistemleri
5)	Southeast Asia Region Health Systems
6)	African Region Health Systems
8)	Midterm
9)	Americas Region Health Systems
10)	Americas Region Health Systems
11)	European Region Health Systems
12)	European Region Health Systems
13)	Turkish Health Systems
14)	Middle East Region Health Systems
15)	GENERAL REPEAT
16)	FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. Tengilimoğlu D. Öztürk, Z. (Ed.)(2021). Karşılaştırmalı Sağlık Sistemleri. Nobel tıp kitapevi, İstanbul. 2. EĞİTMEN NOTLARI
References:	1. Tengilimoğlu D. Öztürk, Z. (Ed.)(2021). Karşılaştırmalı Sağlık Sistemleri. Nobel tıp kitapevi, İstanbul. 2. EĞİTMEN NOTLARI

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	26
Study Hours Out of Class	13	35
Midterms	3	21
Final	4	31
Total Workload		113