| Course Objectives: |
Students will be able to recognize the risks they may encounter in both daily life and business life, take precautions and thus prevent work accidents and occupational diseases. |
| Course Content: |
Definition, importance and purpose of occupational safety, basic principles of occupational safety, economic aspect, occupational diseases, occupational hygiene, working environment, ergonomics, risk factors, personal protective equipment, OHS in healthcare, legal regulations. |
| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
OHS Definition, Historical
Development, Importance and
Purpose
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Lecture notes and
other resources |
| 2) |
OHS Terminology, OHS
Approach |
Lecture notes and
other resources |
| 3) |
OHS Basic Principles, OHS
Economic Aspect (Material
Losses) |
Lecture notes and
other resources |
| 4) |
Health Surveillance,
Occupational Diseases,
Occupational Hygiene |
Lecture notes and
other resources |
| 5) |
Ergonomics |
Lecture notes and
other resources |
| 6) |
Office Ergonomics, Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) |
Lecture notes and
other resources |
| 7) |
Fire, Emergency Plans, Health
and Safety Signs, OHS in the
Working Environment |
Lecture notes and
other resources |
| 8) |
1st MIDTERM EXAM WEEK |
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| 9) |
OHS in Health Services
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Lecture notes and
other resources
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| 10) |
Risk Analysis and Assessment |
Lecture notes and
other resources |
| 11) |
Sample OHS Practices |
Lecture notes and
other resources |
| 12) |
Sample OHS Practices |
Lecture notes and
other resources |
| 13) |
Sample OHS Practices |
Lecture notes and
other resources |
| 14) |
Sample OHS Practices |
Lecture notes and
other resources |
| 15) |
FINAL WEEK |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
To be able to maintain and use basic information and communication
technologies by using tools and equipment related to the field. |
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| 2) |
To be able to define and analyze the problems in the field, to offer
evidence-based solutions and to share them with others |
2 |
| 3) |
To be able to determine the needs in line with the requirements for the
functioning of the laboratory, to plan activities for development. |
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| 4) |
To be able to comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to identify
and meet learning needs, to constantly renew oneself by following the
developments in science and technology |
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| 5) |
To know the concepts of occupational safety, environmental protection,
quality and patient safety and to be able to fulfill their requirements. |
3 |
| 6) |
Being aware of their legal responsibilities as a health personnel, to be able
to independently interpret the basic level studies in the field. |
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| 7) |
To be able to interpret scientific data with a critical approach by using the
knowledge gained in the field |
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| 8) |
To be able to act by considering socio-cultural characteristics and
universal ethical values. |
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| 9) |
Being able to act in line with these principles by protecting the ethical
principles and standards required by their profession. |
2 |
| 10) |
Being able to communicate accurately, clearly, honestly and openly with
patients, their relatives and colleagues, and to convey their thoughts and
information through written and verbal communication. |
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| 11) |
To be able to take necessary precautions in accordance with laboratory
safety and protection rules in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques. |
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| 12) |
To be able to take necessary precautions in accordance with laboratory
safety and protection rules in the field of Medical Laboratory Techniques. |
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| 13) |
To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with
colleagues by using English at A2 General Level. |
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