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Course Description Course Name : Public Health Course Code : MED605 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 6 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (52 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MUHSİN AKBABA Prof.Dr. GÜLSEREN AĞRIDAĞ Prof.Dr. NECDET AYTAÇ Prof.Dr. BANU ELÇİN YOLDAŞCAN AVŞAR Assoc.Prof.Dr. HAKAN DEMİRHİNDİ Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖNDER KARAÖMERLİOĞLU Asst.Prof.Dr. ERTAN KARA Asst.Prof.Dr. ERSİNNAZLICAN Prof.Dr. FERDİ TANIR Learning Outcomes of the Course : By the end of 6th Year Public Health course, medical doctor candidates participating in the programme; Identify and communicate with the community Rank factors negatively affecting public health in Turkey, solve them and determine public priorities List biological, physiological and socio-cultural both individual and environmental factors in health Examine and evaluate the individuals in conjunction with their environment Describe the work definition and the problems related to the health service model in Turkey Coomunicate and cooperate with the health team of the institutions where they will serve after graduation Observe and apply different diagnosis, treatment, observation, education and supervision methods of the primary health care centre physicians List the priorities in health care services Describe the role and importance of community education and health promotion strategies and apply them Assess and analyse the data related to the investigation, evaluation, planning and practice of health services Describe the cooperation between Turkish health organisation and other public or private institutions and cooperate with them Rank the health needs of the community, build up the solutions and apply them Lists the priorities in the health care service Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : MED405 Public Health Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The course of the “PUBLIC HEALTH” in the sixth year aims to provide course participant candidate doctors with the necessary skill and attitude based on the knowledge obtained during the initial course in the fourth year (MED-405); to recognise the health problems of the community using scientific and epidemiological methods perceiving the social characteristics of the community where they serve, and to intervene in these recognised problems using health promotion and health education strategies. Course Contents : The education of 6 weeks takes place in the Public Health Department and its Health Education and Research Area called "field" where there is direct contact with the community under the supervision of the Health Ministry´s local family physicians working in primary health care centres of the area and it consists of the PRACTICE of subjects covered theoretically in the primary section of the course held in 4th year (MED-405) like 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, in addition to Seminaries, field researches and Group works/presentations. Language of Instruction : Turkish+English Work Place : Classroom, Laboratory, Filed (Public Health Department Health Education and Research Area)   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Monday-Thursday:Active duty in priamry health care centre >> Monday-Thursday:Rewiev of all theoretically covered subjects and coaching, demonstration about their practice in the field >> Friday:Seminary/research meetings Before the course to rewiev the subjects covered during MED-405 and during the course every day work actively in the sections relatoed to the subjects that will be discussed by the department professors during their visits to the health center Practical training: Health center, coaching, demonstration, lecture, work groups 2 Monday-Thursday:Active duty in priamry health care centre >> Monday-Thursday:Rewiev of all theoretically covered subjects and coaching, demonstration about their practice in the field >> Friday:Seminary/research meetings Before the course to rewiev the subjects covered during MED-405 and during the course every day work actively in the sections relatoed to the subjects that will be discussed by the department professors during their visits to the health center Practical training: Health center, coaching, demonstration, lecture, work groups 3 Monday-Thursday:Active duty in priamry health care centre >> Monday-Thursday:Rewiev of all theoretically covered subjects and coaching, demonstration about their practice in the field >> Friday:Seminary/research meetings Before the course to rewiev the subjects covered during MED-405 and during the course every day work actively in the sections relatoed to the subjects that will be discussed by the department professors during their visits to the health center Practical training: Health center, coaching, demonstration, lecture, work groups 4 Monday-Thursday:Active duty in priamry health care centre >> Monday-Thursday:Rewiev of all theoretically covered subjects and coaching, demonstration about their practice in the field >> Friday:Seminary/research meetings Before the course to rewiev the subjects covered during MED-405 and during the course every day work actively in the sections relatoed to the subjects that will be discussed by the department professors during their visits to the health center Practical training: Health center, coaching, demonstration, lecture, work groups 5 Monday-Thursday:Active duty in priamry health care centre >> Monday-Thursday:Rewiev of all theoretically covered subjects and coaching, demonstration about their practice in the field >> Friday:Seminary/research meetings Before the course to rewiev the subjects covered during MED-405 and during the course every day work actively in the sections relatoed to the subjects that will be discussed by the department professors during their visits to the health center Practical training: Health center, coaching, demonstration, lecture, work groups 6 Monday-Thursday:Active duty in priamry health care centre >> Monday-Thursday:Rewiev of all theoretically covered subjects and coaching, demonstration about their practice in the field >> Friday:Seminary/research meetings Before the course to rewiev the subjects covered during MED-405 and during the course every day work actively in the sections relatoed to the subjects that will be discussed by the department professors during their visits to the health center Practical training: Health center, coaching, demonstration, lecture, work groups   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  1.Halk Sağlığı Anabilim Dalı Ders Notları 2.Temel Halk Sağlığı kitabı (Hacettepe) 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   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 90     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 10 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Describes the normal human body and mental structure, function and interaction in all stages of life. 5 2 Explains and sequences common physical and mental disorders-diseases’ epidemiology, pathology, symptoms, signs, prognosis, and treatments. 5 3 Has the knowledge of ethical principles and preventive medicine methods about creating conditions for healthy living and disease prevention. 5 4 Defines common diseases in our country by selecting current, reliable diagnostic methods and appropriate pharmacological, physical, nutritional, psychosocial treatment methods. 5 5 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. 5 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 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 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 9 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 10 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 11 Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and behavior, adopts the universal conditions required by the profession of medicine. 5 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 13 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. 5 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 15 Uses medical informatics and communication technologies along with computer software in required level in the field. 3 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. 5 17 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 18 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 19 Knows the basic health care legislation, as an individual acts in accordance with regulations, laws, legislations and ethical rules about rights and responsibilities. 5 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).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 6 25 150     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 0 0 0 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 3 3     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 0 0 0 Total Workload: 153 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.12 ECTS Credit: 6