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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Vocational School of Medical Services
Programme of Dialysis
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
99401022 Health Literacy 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 sunum
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites yok
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Asst. Prof. Gülfidan BAŞER
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Gülfidan BAŞER - [email protected]
Course Content
Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Tanımı ve Bileşenleri, Sağlık Okuryazarlığının Önemi, Sağlık Okuryazarlığını Etkileyen Faktörler, Türkiye'de ve Dünya'da Sağlık Okuryazarlığının Durumu, Sağlık Okur Yazarlığının Diyaliz Hastalarına Etkisi, Sağlık Okuryazarlığının Geliştirilmesi, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Ölçüm Yöntemleri, Türkiye'de ve Dünya'da sağlık okuryazarlık faaliyetlerine ilişkin yürütülen çalışmalar (öğrenci sunumları)
Objectives of the Course
It is to provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop the capacity to understand, reach and use reliable and correct information in displaying correct health behaviors.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 To have basic theoretical knowledge in dialysis program. 1
P2 Takes responsibility in sterilization and disinfection studies in line with the basic theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of dialysis program 1
P3 Carries out a given task independently using the basic knowledge in the field of dialysis program and has basic institutional knowledge 1
P4 Knows the authority and responsibilities of the dialysis technician profession, knows the concepts of professional ethics and morality 1
P5 To be aware of the medical, social and psychological problems of dialysis patients, to have the knowledge and equipment to help patients 1
P6 Have knowledge about vascular access routes 1
P7 Continuously improves professional knowledge and skills by attending in-house, national and international trainings/courses. 5
P8 Uses Turkish in accordance with the rules and effectively, follows the national and international literature related to the field. 1
P9 Expresses at least two different out-of-field courses that contribute to the general culture of the individual by establishing a connection between them 1
P10 Plans, implements, monitors and evaluates professional projects, research and activities for the social environment with a sense of social responsibility. 1
P11 Organizes the activities related to the field of health and the technology used in health in line with the awareness of quality and accreditation in health institutions, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, family and community health. 5
P12 To be able to transfer the theoretical and theoretical knowledge and skills acquired in the field of dialysis to the practice in the field 1
P13 Has a basic knowledge of first aid and can apply it in emergency situations 1
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 To be able to explain the importance of continuously improving professional knowledge and skills by attending in-house, national and international trainings / courses. P.7.1 1
O2 To be able to comprehend the importance of continuously improving professional knowledge and skills by attending in-house, national and international trainings / courses P.7.2 1
O3 To be able to adapt professional knowledge and skills to new situations by attending in-house, national and international trainings / courses P.7.3 1
O4 To be able to analyze the importance of continuously improving professional knowledge and skills by attending in-house, national and international trainings / courses P.7.4 1
O5 To be able to design activities to continuously improve professional knowledge and skills by attending in-house, national and international trainings/courses P.7.5 1
O6 To be able to make suggestions about the importance of continuously improving professional knowledge and skills by attending in-house, national and international trainings / courses P.7.6 1
O7 To be able to learn about the activities related to the field of health and the technology used in health, quality and accreditation in health institutions, health protection and promotion, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, family and community health P.11.1 1
O8 To be able to understand the activities related to the field of health and the technology used in health, quality and accreditation in health institutions, health protection and promotion, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, family and community health issues. P.11.2 1
O9 To be able to integrate the activities related to the field of health and the technology used in health with quality and accreditation in health institutions, health protection and promotion, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, family and community health issues P.11.3 1
O10 To be able to analyze the activities related to the field of health and the technology used in health, quality and accreditation in health institutions, health protection and promotion, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, family and community health issues P.11.4 1
O11 To be able to develop strategies on activities related to the field of health and technology used in health, quality and accreditation in health institutions, health protection and promotion, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, family and community health P.11.5 1
O12 To be able to criticize the activities related to the field of health and the technology used in health, quality and accreditation in health institutions, health protection and promotion, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, family and community health issues from different perspectives P.11.6 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 Introduction of the Content and Purpose of the Course
2 Definition and Components of Health Literacy
3 The Importance of Health Literacy
4 Factors Affecting Health Literacy
5 Status of Health Literacy in Turkey and in the World
6 The Effect of Health Literacy on Women's Health
7 The Effect of Health Literacy on Women's Health-Continued
8 Improving Health Literacy
9 Health Literacy Measurement Methods
10 Health Literacy Measurement Methods-Continued
11 Studies carried out on health literacy activities in Turkey and in the World - Student Presentation
12 Studies carried out on health literacy activities in Turkey and in the World - Student Presentation
13 Studies carried out on health literacy activities in Turkey and in the World - Student Presentation
14 Studies carried out on health literacy activities in Turkey and in the World - Student Presentation
Textbook or Material
Resources Yıldırım F, Keser A. (2015). Health Literacy. Ankara University Publication No: 455 Ankara University Faculty of Health Sciences Publication No: 3
Yıldırım F, Keser A. (2015). Health Literacy. Ankara University Publication No: 455 Ankara University Faculty of Health Sciences Publication No: 3
Yıldırım F, Keser A. (2015). Health Literacy. Ankara University Publication No: 455 Ankara University Faculty of Health Sciences Publication No: 3
Yıldırım F, Keser A. (2015). Health Literacy. Ankara University Publication No: 455 Ankara University Faculty of Health Sciences Publication No: 3
Yıldırım F, Keser A. (2015). Health Literacy. Ankara University Publication No: 455 Ankara University Faculty of Health Sciences Publication No: 3
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
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 2 14 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 1 10 10
Midterms 1 5 5
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 2 10 20
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 1 10 10
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 10 10
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 83
Total Work Load / 30 2,77
Course ECTS Credits: 3
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P7 P11
O1 To be able to explain the importance of continuously improving professional knowledge and skills by attending in-house, national and international trainings / courses. 5 5
O2 To be able to comprehend the importance of continuously improving professional knowledge and skills by attending in-house, national and international trainings / courses 5 5
O3 To be able to adapt professional knowledge and skills to new situations by attending in-house, national and international trainings / courses 5 5
O4 To be able to analyze the importance of continuously improving professional knowledge and skills by attending in-house, national and international trainings / courses 5 5
O5 To be able to design activities to continuously improve professional knowledge and skills by attending in-house, national and international trainings/courses 5 5
O6 To be able to make suggestions about the importance of continuously improving professional knowledge and skills by attending in-house, national and international trainings / courses 5 5
O7 To be able to learn about the activities related to the field of health and the technology used in health, quality and accreditation in health institutions, health protection and promotion, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, family and community health 5 5
O8 To be able to understand the activities related to the field of health and the technology used in health, quality and accreditation in health institutions, health protection and promotion, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, family and community health issues. 5 5
O9 To be able to integrate the activities related to the field of health and the technology used in health with quality and accreditation in health institutions, health protection and promotion, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, family and community health issues 5 5
O10 To be able to analyze the activities related to the field of health and the technology used in health, quality and accreditation in health institutions, health protection and promotion, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, family and community health issues 5 5
O11 To be able to develop strategies on activities related to the field of health and technology used in health, quality and accreditation in health institutions, health protection and promotion, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, family and community health 5 5
O12 To be able to criticize the activities related to the field of health and the technology used in health, quality and accreditation in health institutions, health protection and promotion, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, family and community health issues from different perspectives 5 5