Digital Health Systems Technician Program aims to train qualified technical staff who can effectively use digital health technologies such as electronic health records, patient information management systems, remote health services, mobile health applications, artificial intelligence-supported diagnostic systems and big data analytics, who are proficient in health informatics and medical service processes, and who have interdisciplinary knowledge and skills.
In this context, it is aimed to train individuals who know health legislation, have medical terminology and computer knowledge, have strong communication skills, can solve problems quickly, are committed to ethical values and have a sense of responsibility, and to contribute to the effective, efficient and safe use of digital health systems in health institutions.
The main goal of the program is to train competent technical staff in the field of health informatics and information technologies who can adapt to the digital transformation of the health sector. In this direction; It is aimed to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge in areas such as health technologies, software applications, data security and management, medical device integration, health informatics standards, ethics and health law. In addition, with an education supported by hospital management, management and organization skills, it is aimed for graduates to become qualified health workers who can provide effective use of digital systems in health institutions, think interdisciplinary and directly contribute to the quality of health services.
In today's world where digital health technologies are rapidly developing and healthcare services are becoming digital, the need for qualified technical personnel trained in this field is increasing. Graduates of the program will be competent to both manage the digital infrastructure of healthcare service delivery and provide technical support in the field of healthcare informatics. In this context, the career opportunities that graduates can have are as follows:
• Information technology specialist, system support personnel or health informatics technician in public and private hospitals
• Technical personnel or data management specialist in digital health projects of the Ministry of Health and affiliated organizations
• Application support specialist, test specialist, technical consultant in medical software companies
• Technical support specialist or remote patient monitoring personnel in organizations that provide remote health services
• Data analysis support personnel or application technician in artificial intelligence and big data-based analysis companies
• System integration specialist in the installation, maintenance, integration and user training processes of e-health systems
• Health informatics support personnel in social security institutions
• Digital systems specialist in private health insurance companies
• Product support technician or training specialist in companies that produce medical devices, pharmaceuticals and software
• Project technical personnel in R&D and educational institutions operating in the health sector
Graduates can also continue their academic careers with undergraduate completion opportunities or create their own business areas with digital health initiatives.
As the digital transformation of the healthcare sector progresses rapidly, the Digital Health Systems Technician department stands out as one of the most critical professions of the future. The need for digital technologies to increase the quality and efficiency of healthcare services, ensure patient safety and optimize costs is growing. The integration of innovations such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, remote health applications and mobile health solutions into healthcare systems increases the need for expert technical personnel in the field; this positively affects the employment opportunities and career development of graduates. Thanks to constantly developing technology and increasing digitalization, graduates of this program will be indispensable experts in healthcare institutions and will have innovative and sustainable career opportunities.
The Digital Health Systems Technician Associate Degree Program is a suitable training for individuals who are interested in digitalization in healthcare services, have high technological literacy, and aim for a career in information technologies and healthcare. Candidates who will apply to the program are expected to be aware of issues such as health informatics, data security, patient privacy, and system compatibility, adhere to ethical values, and have developed analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. In addition, individuals with strong communication skills, who are prone to teamwork, responsible, and open to innovation will get the most out of this program. It is an ideal option for candidates who are interested in both health and technology and want to be equipped with the knowledge and skills that will increase the effectiveness of digital health applications. It is a suitable training area for those who are sensitive to health informatics, data security, and patient privacy issues, are open to innovation, and want to take an active role in the digital transformation process in the healthcare sector.
Individuals who graduate from the Digital Health Systems Technician program can work in many public and private institutions with the increase in digitalization in the health sector. The main areas where graduates can work are:• Information technology, health informatics and patient information management systems units of public and private hospitals, medical centers and polyclinics
• Health insurance-related units of social security institutions (SGK, Emekli Sandiği, Bağ-Kur)
• Medical laboratories and medical analysis centers
• Nursing homes and rehabilitation centers
• Dialysis units and oral and dental health centers
• Health centers affiliated with municipalities, health institutions belonging to associations and foundations
• Medical software companies and companies developing digital health technologies
• Remote health service providers and telemedicine organizations
• Artificial intelligence and big data-based health analysis companies
• Companies producing or importing medicines, medical supplies and devices, pharmaceutical warehouses
• Institutions conducting research and education activities in the field of health
• Private health insurance companies and insurance institutions developing digital health solutions
In addition, graduates can take an active role in the installation, maintenance, use and user training of e-health systems.
Our university accepts students to associate degree programs through horizontal transfer within the quota in accordance with the "Regulation on Transfer Between Associate Degree Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer". Horizontal Transfer can be made to all associate degree programs that accept students with TYT.