Information Package / Course Catalogue
Occupational Risks in Nursing
Course Code: HF211
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To inform about the occupational risks, diseases and prevention methods that may be encountered in the nursing profession

Course Content

Chemical, physical, biological and psychosocial risks in nursing profession,occupational diseases, exposure and ways of protection

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Sevil OLĞUN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to define risks (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychosocial and social security related) in working environment
2.To know the effects of occupational risks on health
3.To know general prevention principles from occupational risks
4.Being aware of diseases that require isolation
5.Ability to use personal protective equipment correctly in diseases that require isolation precautions
6.Understanding the importance of waste management
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Akarsu H, Ayan B, Çakmak E et al (2013). Occupational Diseases. T. C. Ministry of Labor and Social Security Labor and Social Security Education and Research Center. Özyurt Typography, Ankara.
2.Alcan Z, Eren Tekin D and Civil S (2012). Prevention of Infection Errors. Patient Safety The Role of the Nurse in Unexpected Events. Nobel Medical Bookstores Ltd. Co. Istanbul: 21-38.
3.Beser A (2012). Health Risks And Management Of Health Workers. Healthcare Employees' Risks. Dokuz Eylül University School of Nursing Electronic Journal, 5 (1), 39-44.
4.Beser A and Topçu S (2013). Use of Personal Protective Equipment in the Field of Health. Dokuz Eylül University School of Nursing Electronics Journal, 6 (1): 241-247.
5.Camuscu S (2013). Radiation Safety. Hospital Management (Ed: Sur H and Palteki T), Nobel Medical Bookstores, Istanbul: 577-595.
6.Demir M (2014). Radiation Protection. Nuclear Medicine Physics and Clinical Practice. 4. Edition Istanbul: 197-259.
7.Ergüney S, Tan M, Sivrikaya S and Erdem N (2001). Occupational Risks of Nurses. Atatürk Univ. Journal of Nursing School, 4 (1): 63-73.
8.Meydanlıoğlu A (2013). Health and Safety of Healthcare Workers. Balıkesir Journal of Health Sciences, 2 (3): 192-199.
9.Özbayır T (2011). Operating Time Maintenance. Internal and Surgical Care (Ed: Karadakovana and Eti Aslan F). Nobel Medical Bookstore, Improved 2nd Edition, Adana: 288-293.
10.Say B (2013). Employee Security. Hospital Management (Ed: Sur H and Palteki T), Nobel Medical Bookstores, Istanbul: 521-551.
11.Sezgin İnce B (2008). Nursing Safety: Working Environment and Risks. Ege University Journal of Nursing High School 24 (3): 61-71.
12.Uğurlu N, Yılmaz M and Karacak F (2010). Determination of Occupational Risk Factors of Nurses Working in Two Different Hospitals, İ.Ü.F.N. Both. Derg 18 (1): 19-25
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Occupational Risk, Classification of Occupational Hazards, Occupational Disease
Week 2 - Theoretical
Waste Management
Week 3 - Theoretical
Waste Management
Week 4 - Theoretical
Use of Personal Protective Equipment in the Healthcare Field
Week 5 - Theoretical
Isolation Precautions-I
Week 6 - Theoretical
Isolation Precautions-II
Week 7 - Theoretical
Isolation Methods
Week 8 - Theoretical
Biological Risks- (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Biological Risks-IV
Week 10 - Theoretical
Biological Risks
Week 11 - Theoretical
Biological Risks
Week 12 - Theoretical
Chemical Risks
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ergonomic Risks
Week 14 - Theoretical
Psychosocial Risks
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination118119
Final Examination124125
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
5
OÇ-3
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
3
OÇ-5
4
5
5
5
4
4
3
5
4
4
OÇ-6
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
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