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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Vocational School of Medical Services
Programme of Child Development
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
99401001 Disaster Management 1 Autumn 1 2+0+0 3 3
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Lect. Başak AĞCA
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Lect. Başak AĞCA B-229 [email protected] 7501 Tuesday
14:00-16:00
Course Content
Disaster and risk concepts, definition, importance, Phases of disaster-related events, reducing risks and damages, Disaster training and its Importance, Disaster types and classifications, Disaster management in hospitals, Fire safety and evacuation, Earthquake regulation and disaster management, Psychological trauma in disasters, coping methods and burnout syndrome, First aid in disasters, Coordination, communication and command in disaster management, Disaster management in chemical and biological attacks, UMKE (National Medical Rescue Team) promotion and information, Disaster harm reduction studies in Turkey and the world.
Objectives of the Course
To ensure that they have knowledge of the basic concepts and terms related to disaster management and use the knowledge and experience required by their profession in disaster situations.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses X
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P12 Expresses the connection between at least two different courses outside the field that contribute to the individual's general culture. 4
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Ability to organize collaboration with different disciplines. P.12.4 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Disaster and risk concepts, definition, importance
2 Phases of disaster-related events, reducing risks and damages
3 Disaster training and its importance
4 Disaster types and classifications
5 Earthquake regulation and disaster management
6 Disaster management in hospitals
7 Fire safety and evacuation
8 Midterm
9 Psychology, trauma, coping methods, and burnout syndrome in disasters
10 First aid in disasters
11 Disaster Management in Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear Accidents or Attacks
12 Coordination, communication and command in disaster management
13 National Medical Rescue Team promotion and information
14 Disaster mitigation studies in Turkey and around the world
Textbook or Material
Resources Dramalı A, Kaymakçı Ş, Özbayır T, et al. (2003). Basic First Aid Practices, Ege University Press, Izmir.
Erdil F, Bayraktar N, Şenol-Çelik S (2010) Basic First Aid. Efil Publishing House. Ankara
İnan HF, Kurt Z, Kubilay İ (2011) Basic First Aid Practices Training Book. Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Basic Health Services, First Aid and Emergency Health Services Department, Ankara. http://www.acilafet.gov.tr/img/41E_ilkyardimuyg.pdf
Kadıoğlu M. (2013). Disaster Management.Marmara Publishing
Önder, Ö. and Yaman, M. (2017). Disaster Management. Ekin Publishing House, Bursa. K. Keleş, R. (2016). Urbanization Policy. İmge Publishing House, Ankara.
Özdikmen T. (2014). Disaster and Emergency Management. Seckin Publishing.
Yılmaz,A. (2003). Disaster Management: Pegem Publications, Ankara
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 7 7
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 7 7
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 84
Total Work Load / 30 2,80
Course ECTS Credits: 3
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P12
O1 Ability to organize collaboration with different disciplines. 4