Information Package / Course Catalogue
Care For Disabled
Course Code: EHB214
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: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim is to train prospective health technicians who can identify the physiological, psychological, and social needs of individuals with disabilities; determine their care requirements; and plan the home care process within an ethical and legal framework.

Course Content

The course addresses the concept of disability in accordance with the World Health Organization's ICF model. Types of disability are examined through the dimensions of functional capacity and limitations in participation. The physiological, psychological, and social needs of individuals with disabilities are assessed within the framework of daily living activities, safe home care planning, family education, and ethical principles. The content is covered within the scope of Law No. 5378 on Persons with Disabilities, Law No. 2828 on Social Services, the Home Care Services Regulation, and the Patient Rights Regulation.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Nazan ÖZTÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1.It explains the concept of disability, its historical development, and the medical and biopsychosocial models within the framework of the ICF approach.
2.It classifies types of disability (physical, intellectual, sensory, and developmental) and compares their key characteristics.
3.It describes the care needs, cognitive characteristics, and communication approaches (including hearing, visual, and neurodevelopmental conditions) of individuals in different disability groups.
4.This course analyzes daily living activities (ADL) in individuals with disabilities, the home care process, and risk assessment principles within a theoretical framework.
5.It explains the psychosocial needs of individuals with disabilities, family education processes, caregiver burden, ethical principles, and legal regulations.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The concept of disability: Definitions, historical development, the biopsychosocial model, and the ICF approach.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification of disability: Types of physical, intellectual, sensory, and developmental disabilities.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Care for people with physical disabilities
Week 4 - Theoretical
Cognitive characteristics and theoretical foundations of the care process in individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Assessment of autism spectrum disorder and neurodevelopmental conditions from a care perspective.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Theoretical examination of communication approaches in individuals with hearing and visual impairments.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Theoretical analysis of activities of daily living (ADL) in individuals with disabilities./Midterm exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Communication with disabled people / visa exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Planning and risk assessment principles for the home care process (theoretical framework)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Psikososyal gereksinimler ve aile eğitiminin kuramsal temelleri
Week 11 - Theoretical
Theoretical examination of caregiver burden and support mechanisms.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Examination of disability rights and legal regulations.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Theoretical framework of ethical principles, professional responsibilities and a multidisciplinary approach.
Week 14 - Theoretical
General review
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%40
Assignment1%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
4
4
2
OÇ-2
5
2
5
5
3
3
3
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4
2
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4
2
4
4
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3
3
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4
2
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3
4
3
3
5
3
OÇ-5
3
4
3
4
3
3
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026