Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : TGT202 |
| Course Type | : Required |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 2 |
The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge about the concepts of health and disease, the etiology and basic mechanisms of disease formation, to introduce the general characteristics of major systemic diseases, and to enable them to develop an informed, safe, and effective approach to hospital infections, medical waste management, and the health of healthcare professionals within the scope of healthcare services.
This course begins with fundamental concepts of health and disease, including the causes and frequency of illnesses, and covers the general characteristics of musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary/excretory, nervous, cardiovascular, and endocrine system diseases. It also addresses important healthcare topics such as cancer (neoplasia), hospital-acquired infections and transmission routes, healthcare worker health, and medical waste management. The course aims to equip students with basic knowledge of diseases, enable them to recognize clinical symptoms at a general level, and develop safe approaches in healthcare settings.
| Assoc. Prof. Nazan ÖZTÜRK |
| 1. | It explains the concepts of health and disease, along with the causes and frequency of disease, and defines basic epidemiological approaches. |
| 2. | It distinguishes the basic characteristics, symptoms, and general mechanisms of diseases of the musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary, nervous, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems. |
| 3. | It explains the development processes, transmission routes, and prevention methods of cancer (neoplasia) and infectious diseases. |
| 4. | It evaluates hospital infections and medical waste management processes from a healthcare perspective and applies basic prevention principles. |
| 5. | It interprets the basic clinical approach to diseases, taking into account the health and patient safety principles of healthcare professionals. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 50 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | |
OÇ-1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | ||||||||||
OÇ-2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||
OÇ-3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||
OÇ-4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||
OÇ-5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||||||||