Information Package / Course Catalogue
Healthcare Ergonomics
Course Code: FZ016
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To enable students to understand the relationship between ergonomics and health, apply ergonomic principles in daily life, educational and work environments, develop healthy lifestyle habits, and evaluate ergonomic risk factors.

Course Content

This course covers the basic concepts of ergonomics, human factors, posture and postural habits, workplace ergonomics, digital ergonomics, school and home ergonomics, ergonomics for older adults, ergonomic risk factors, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, and ergonomic approaches for health promotion

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic concepts of ergonomics.
2.Explains the relationship between ergonomics and health.
3.Identifies ergonomic risks in daily life and work environments.
4.Applies healthy posture and ergonomic behaviors.
5.Evaluates ergonomic problems associated with digital device use.
6.Develops ergonomic recommendations for different living environments.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sabancı, A., & Sümer, S. K. (2013). Ergonomi (1. baskı). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. ISBN: 978-605-5426-79-8.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Healthcare Ergonomics and Basic Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Human Factors and Fundamentals of Ergonomics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Posture and Healthy Postural Habits
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ergonomics in Daily Life
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ergonomics in the Workplace
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ergonomics in Educational Settings and Schools
Week 7 - Theoretical
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Week 8 - Theoretical
Office and Computer Ergonomics
Week 9 - Theoretical
Digital Ergonomics and Mobile Technology Use
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ergonomics in the Home Environment
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ergonomics and Safe Living for Older Adults
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ergonomics in Transportation and Public Health
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ergonomic Risk Assessment
Week 14 - Theoretical
Ergonomic Approaches to Health Promotion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)54
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
2
2
2
OÇ-2
2
2
OÇ-3
2
2
OÇ-4
2
2
2
OÇ-5
2
2
2
OÇ-6
2
2
2
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026