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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Public Health |
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| Course Code |
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MED405 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall and Spring (52 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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7 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. MUHSİN AKBABA
Prof.Dr. GÜLSEREN AĞRIDAĞ
Prof.Dr. NECDET AYTAÇ
Prof.Dr. BANU ELÇİN YOLDAŞCAN AVŞAR
Prof.Dr. FERDİ TANIR
Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖNDER KARAÖMERLİOĞLU
Asst.Prof.Dr. ERTAN KARA
Asst.Prof.Dr. ERSİNNAZLICAN
Assoc.Prof.Dr. HAKAN DEMİRHİNDİ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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By the end of Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine 4th Year Public Health course; medical doctor candidates participating in the programme; Describe the community which will benefit from the service provided
Have the necessary skills to be able to analyse public health problems in Turkey and to determine public priorities
List biological, physiological and socio-cultural both individual and environmental factors in health
Describe the work definition and the problems related to the health service model in Turkey
Comprehend and discuss different aspects of service provided at the level of primary health care
List the priorities in health care services
Describe the role of community education and health promotion strategies
Have the necessary skills to be able to assess and analyse the data related to the evaluation, planning and practice of health services
Describe the cooperation between Turkish health organisation and other public or private institutions
Rank the health needs of the community
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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MED100 Phase I- Normal Structure and Function/ Cell-Tissue, Human Sciences
MED200 Phase II-Normal Structure and Function/Systems
MED300 Phase III-Systems / Pathophysiology and Diseases
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The course of the “PUBLIC HEALTH” in the 4th year aims to provide course participants with the necessary theoretical knowledge, which when combined with the practical experience, can provide a preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitatory primary care service. It is the thoretical component of the 6th year Public Health course which is fully practical. |
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| Course Contents |
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Basics of public health, Epidemiology, Health education, Communicable diseases and prevention, Maternal health, Women and reproductive health in Turkey, Family planning, Work health and safety, Accidents and first-aid, Health service in extraordinary incidents, Community nutrition, Laboratory in Primary Health Care, Child health, Adolescent health, Immunisation in Primary Health Care, School health, Tourist health, Zoonotic diseases, Chronic diseases, Elders health, Health management, Environment and public health, Seminaries and Group works/presentations. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish+English |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom, Laboratory, Filed (Public Health Department Health Education and Research Area) |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
[1st day] Basics of public health (x3) + Child health (x3) >>
[2nd day] Health management (x3) + Maternal health (x3) >>
[3rd day] Definition of epidemiology (x1) + Observational descriptive epidemiology (x2) + Community nutrition (x3) >>
[4th day] Work health and safety (x3) + Zoonotic diseases (x3) >>
[5th day] Seminary/Group Works/Laboratory |
Individual research/preparation for presentations (one hour before morning classes and one hour following afternoon classes every day) and research/investigation under the supervision of professors half day every Friday |
Interactive sessions, internet/computer aided demonstration and coaching, preparation of presentations, presentations, laboratory practice, seminary/journal hours |
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2 |
[6th day] Basics of public health (x1) + Communicable diseases and prevention (x2) + Adolescent health (x1) + School health (x1) + Tourist health (x1) >>
[7th day] Health management (x2) + Environment and public health (x1) + Women’s health and reproductive health in Turkey (x3) >>
[8th day] Observational analytic epidemiology (x2) + Epidemiological parameters (x1) + Community nutrition (x2) + Laboratory in Primary Health Care (x1) >>
[9th day] Work health and safety (x1) + Accidents and first-aid (x1) + Health service in extraordinary incidents (x1)+ Chronic diseases (x3) >>
[10th day] Seminary/Group Works/Laboratory |
Individual research/preparation for presentations (one hour before morning classes and one hour following afternoon classes every day) and research/investigation under the supervision of professors half day every Friday |
Interactive sessions, internet/computer aided demonstration and coaching, preparation of presentations, presentations, laboratory practice, seminary/journal hours |
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[11th day] Communicable diseases and prevention (x3) + Immunisation in Primary Health Care (x3) >>
[12th day] Environment and public health (x1) + Family planning (x3) >>
[13th day] Health education (x3) + Laboratory in Primary Health Care (x3) >>
[14th day] Health service in extraordinary incidents (x3) + Elders’ health (x3) >>
[15th day] Exam |
Individual research/preparation for presentations (one hour before morning classes and one hour following afternoon classes every day) and research/investigation under the supervision of professors half day every Friday |
Interactive sessions, internet/computer aided demonstration and coaching, preparation of presentations, presentations, laboratory practice, seminary/journal hours |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 1.Halk Sağlığı Anabilim Dalı Ders Notları
2.Temel Halk Sağlığı (kitap) (Hacettepe Üniv.)
3.Halk Sağlığı Genel Bilgiler (kitap) (Erciyes Üniv.)
4.Halk Sağlığı (İstanbul Ün. Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fak.)
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| Required Course Material(s) |
1.http://www.saglik.gov.tr
2.http://www.ttb.org.tr
3.http://www.who.int/en/
4.http://www.hasuder.org.tr
5.http://www.csgb.gov.tr
6.Diğer internet kaynakları
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
0 |
100 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
0 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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Describes the normal human body and mental structure, function and interaction in all stages of life. |
5 |
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Explains and sequences common physical and mental disorders-diseases’ epidemiology, pathology, symptoms, signs, prognosis, and treatments. |
5 |
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Has the knowledge of ethical principles and preventive medicine methods about creating conditions for healthy living and disease prevention. |
5 |
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Defines common diseases in our country by selecting current, reliable diagnostic methods and appropriate pharmacological, physical, nutritional, psychosocial treatment methods. |
5 |
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Understands, analyzes and evaluates health and illness components, process and result, uses the evidence-based methods and updated information in the treatment of patients. Adopts the principle of making a decision by evaluating prevailing evidence of the patient’s choice, and self-experiences. |
4 |
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6 |
Takes accurate, comprehensive and problem focused anamnesis, with a systematic approach to the individual makes physical examination and mental evaluation, decides by paying respect to patient privacy, secrets, honor, faith, cultural differences, sexual orientation. |
5 |
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7 |
In cases that requires emergency response such as significant function and loss of an organ; offers first aid and basic life support and plans the next process. |
5 |
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8 |
Makes differential diagnosis by approaching holistically to the patient, has the skills and competence of rational diagnosis and treatment planning, information about patient and disease management, as an individual and team member takes responsibility for unexpected circumstances, monitors and embraces the patient. |
5 |
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Makes Individual, family and community oriented health education, executes the field of work as an individual or as a team member, makes counseling, supervision, expertise, leadership. |
5 |
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Within the framework of the project which will be conducted, plans, manages the staff development of the team and their education, monitors the process and evaluates, works in partnership with other disciplines. |
5 |
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Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and behavior, adopts the universal conditions required by the profession of medicine. |
4 |
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12 |
Improves self in cultural, artistic and social fields constantly as well as professional development, plays a part in social responsibility projects with other professional groups. |
5 |
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Has the ability to communicate intercultural, effectively communicates with patients, coworkers and other parts of the community, and supports ideas and suggestions for solutions with qualitative and quantitative data, transfers verbally and in writing by using Turkish correctly. |
4 |
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14 |
Have the philosophy of science, the limits and the accuracy of the knowledge, validity and reliability of the information, knows how to access information and evaluates information by using critical thinking skills, determines the learning needs and resources related to medicine, directs the learning by using the resources effectively. |
5 |
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15 |
Uses medical informatics and communication technologies along with computer software in required level in the field. |
4 |
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16 |
Understands socio-economic effects of health along with the social and behavioral aspects, by using at least one foreign language European Language Portfolio B1 level monitors information and progress in the field and communicates with colleagues. |
4 |
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Keeps accurate and reliable records, collects data, analyzes, deciphers epidemic, clinical and laboratory data and acts in accordance with ethical principles in the sharing of the results. |
5 |
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Bears susceptibility and responsibility in the subject of self-mental and physical health, workers´ health, labor and environment safety, individual and public health, becomes role model to society by developing professional attitude. |
5 |
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Knows the basic health care legislation, as an individual acts in accordance with regulations, laws, legislations and ethical rules about rights and responsibilities. |
5 |
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20 |
Uses professional autonomy, has sufficient experience to carry out preventive medicine service and capable of doing clinical applications in national and international standards. |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
3 |
36 |
108 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
3 |
12 |
36 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
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Total Workload: | 164 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6.56 |
| ECTS Credit: | 7 |
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