Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : TS018 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 3 |
The aim of this course is to train individuals who can analyze the historical development of healthcare services in Türkiye, critical turning points in health policies, and major reform processes such as the Health Transformation Program. The course aims to help students understand the structural evolution of the healthcare system and develop the ability to assess the social, economic, and political impacts of these changes.
This course covers the historical development of healthcare services in Türkiye, the evolution of health policies, and reform processes. It examines structural changes in the healthcare system from the Ottoman era to the present day, including the Health Transformation Program and subsequent implementations. Students gain the ability to evaluate the social impacts of health policies and assess core principles such as sustainability and equity.
| 1. | Explains the historical development of healthcare services in Türkiye. |
| 2. | Analyzes the socioeconomic and political factors influencing health policies. |
| 3. | Evaluates the goals and outcomes of the Health Transformation Program. |
| 4. | Discusses the impact of health reforms on service delivery, financing, and management processes. |
| 5. | Analyzes issues of sustainability and inequality in the healthcare system. |
| 6. | Develops analytical thinking skills to formulate future policy recommendations. |
| 1. | Yılmaz, V. (2024). The Reform Process in Turkey's Health Policies: Health Transformation and Beyond. Journal of Social Policy Research in Turkey, 9(2), 45–66. https://dergipark.org.tr 2024 |
| 2. | TÜSEB – Turkish Health Institutes Directorate. (2024). 2024 Administrative Activity Report. https://files.tuseb.gov.tr Ministry of Health. (2024). |
| 3. | Ministry of Health Organization Guide. Directorate of Strategy Development. https://sgb.saglik.gov.tr |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1 | %5 |
| Verbal Examination | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 2 | 2 | 56 |
| Lecture - Practice | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Assignment | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Quiz | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 77 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | |||||||
OÇ-2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | |||||||
OÇ-3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | |||||||
OÇ-4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | |||||||
OÇ-5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | |||||||
OÇ-6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | ||||||