Occupational Health Nursing

Course Code:

NHS 352

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Free Elective

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

Turkish

Courses given by:

Selman Çelik

Course Objectives:

To raise nurses who are competent about occupational health nursing.

Course Content:

Roles and responsibilities of occupational health nurses, hazardous conditions at work settings, workplace safety, work accidents, occupational diseases, strategic planning, organizational assessment, health services management in occupational health, laws and regulations related to occupational health

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion 24. Video demonstration 26. Small and large group discussion 31. Film/documentary screening

Course Evaluation Methods:

1. Midterm 2. Final exam

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Evaluation Methods
Understands and knows the concepts related to occupational health.	1,2,3	1,2,3,24,26,31	1,2
Can give advice on occupational health.	1,2,3	1,2,3,24,26,31	1,2
Defines and explains workplace safety issues.	1,2,3	1,2,3,24,26,31	1,2

Course Flow

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Giving information about course content and course syllabus	Related literature
2	Basic Concepts of Occupational Health and Introduction to Occupational Health Nursing	Related literature
3	Introduction to Occupational Health Nursing and Its Historical Development	Related literature
4	Roles and Responsibilities of Occupational Health Nurses	Related literature
5	Hazardous Conditions at Work Settings	Related literature
6	Occupational Safety	Related literature
7	Occupational Safety (Continued) Occupational safety film screening	Related literature
8	Midterm Exam
9	Work Accidents	Related literature
10	Occupational Diseases	Related literature
11	Regular Health Screenings in Occupational Health Practices	Related literature
12	Health Education in Occupational Health Practices Strategic Planning in Occupational Health Services	Related literature
13	Institutional Evaluation and Management of Health Services	Related literature
14	Laws And Regulations Related to Occupational Health	Related literature
15	Final Exam

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

1. Lecture notes to be provided by the instructor,

2. https://ankarauzmanisg.com.tr/dosyalar/is-sagligi-ve-guvenligi-aciklamal...

3. https://merkezisgb.meb.gov.tr/

4. http://www.hisam.hacettepe.edu.tr/isyeri_hemsireligi/h5.pdf

Additional Resources

DATABASE - CLINICAL KEY STUDENT FOUNDATION

DATABASE - NURSING REFERENCE CENTER

DATABASE - ELSEVIER CLINICAL SKILLS

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Yeditepe University YULearn
Assignments	-
Exams	Midterm exam, Final exam

Assessment

EVALUATION SYSTEM
IN-TERM STUDIES	Number	PERCENTAGE
Midterm exam	1	40
Final exam	1	60
Total	2	100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		40
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains theoretical and practical basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in nursing.					X
2	It meets the health care needs of the individual, family and society with an evidence-based and holistic approach, in line with the nursing process.					X
3	Takes an active role in the health care delivery team.				X
4	Performs professional practices in line with nursing values, ethical principles and relevant legislation.				X
5	Follows scientific developments in the field by using at least one foreign language effectively.			X
6	Gain the ability to communicate effectively, write reports and make presentations.				X
7	Gains the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.				X
8	Knows the research and publication process for the production of scientific knowledge specific to nursing and takes part in research.				X
9	Uses critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in professional practice.				X
10	Develops awareness of sensitivity to social and professional problems.				X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	5	75
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Final exam	1	2	2
Total Work Load			124
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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