PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DSS251	PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES I	3	8	4	8

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer EBRU CENGİZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to enable students to apply the theoretical knowledge and skills they acquire during their education in a practical way in public and private healthcare institutions, in accordance with the field of Digital Health Systems Technician. It also aims to address digital health information systems, health informatics infrastructures, electronic patient records, and health data management processes with an integrated approach to healthcare management and business functions. In this context, the course contributes to preparing students for professional life as qualified digital health systems technicians needed by the healthcare sector by enabling them to gain competence in applying the organizational structure, management processes, service delivery models, and basic business principles of healthcare institutions in relation to digital health systems, to increase their professional qualifications, and to acquire work discipline, teamwork skills, and ethical responsibility awareness.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course involves students observing and practically experiencing service processes related to digital health systems in public or private healthcare institutions. The course includes an introduction to the program and planning of the implementation process, an introduction to the 3+1 education model, selection of healthcare institutions for the application and student assignments, on-site examination of health information systems, use of electronic patient record systems, digital data entry, control and reporting processes, the operation of health informatics software, and observation of health management, business processes, organizational structure, and workflows.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
The student can define digital health service processes in public and private healthcare institutions, explain the units involved in these processes, and describe the functioning of digital health systems.
The student can correctly and effectively implement digital health information systems, electronic patient records, and data entry-control processes used in outpatient and clinical services.
The student can use software (Mia-MED, etc.) used within the scope of Hospital Information Management Systems (HIMS) at a basic level and can manage appointment, admission, hospitalization, and examination processes through the relevant modules.
The student can define the fee, provision, billing, and financial data flows carried out within the scope of digital health systems in accordance with health management and business principles.
The student can implement electronic patient files, digital archiving, internal correspondence, document management, e-signature, and record systems within the framework of legislation and ethical rules.
The student can adapt to teamwork and apply professional responsibility by carrying out patient referral, discharge, reporting, and communication processes through digital health systems.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	The application will involve introducing the healthcare facility and digital health units where the training will be conducted, familiarizing oneself with the relevant responsible personnel and authorities, examining the digital health service processes, and observing and recording the duties of the employees.	APPLICATION
2	-	Digital health applications in outpatient services, information systems used, electronic forms, and patient registration processes.	APPLICATION
3	-	Digital health information systems in clinical services involve conducting clinical processes electronically, and performing data entry and control operations.	APPLICATION
4	-	Digital health applications, unit-based information systems, data management, and record-keeping processes within departments.	APPLICATION
5	-	This document provides a general introduction to Mia-MED software within the scope of Hospital Information Management Systems (HIMS), including user authorization and the use of basic modules.	APPLICATION
6	-	The use of digital appointment systems and the management of patient admission and hospitalization processes through the Hospital Information System (HBYS).	APPLICATION
7	-	Digital healthcare service processes and digital communication applications with patients and their relatives in tertiary healthcare facilities (SUAM).	APPLICATION
8	-	Digital pricing, provisioning, and billing processes, and the examination of financial data flows from a healthcare management and business perspective.	APPLICATION
9	-	Polyclinic IT services, electronic patient file management, and digital archiving processes.	APPLICATION
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Internal digital correspondence, document management, and electronic record systems.	APPLICATION
12	-	Digital management of incoming and outgoing documents, e-signature and approval processes.	APPLICATION
13	-	Within the scope of MDÖ, patient examination processes are carried out digitally, and services are added and deleted via the Hospital Information System (HBYS).	APPLICATION
14	-	Patient guidance, discharge procedures, billing, and electronic file completion processes are all handled through digital systems.	APPLICATION
15	-	The process of patient admission, surgery, and reporting is carried out through digital systems; medical reports are prepared electronically; and internal communication, reporting, and record-keeping processes are managed electronically.	APPLICATION
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Final Exam	1	100		Computer-Lab-Practice Exam
TOTAL	1	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses information on issues related to health and health services.
2	Applies health accounting and health cost management.
3	Uses information on health legislation, health management, medical terminology, resource planning in health institutions, health services marketing, medical terminology and health legislation.
4	Uses hospital automation methods.
5	Develops information on the health sector.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Names information about the problems encountered in the health sector.
2	Creates solutions to problems encountered in the health sector.
3	Knows the health rules and prepares according to the health rules.
4	Uses information to make decisions regarding hospital management.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The health accounting and cost accounts does.
2	Implements duties and responsibilities in health services.
3	The hospital uses the automation methods.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Knows the problems of health systems and develops solutions for these problems.
2	Carries out patient admission, appointment, cash desk, human resources, quality unit, and consultancy activities in health institutions.
3	Carries out duties in businesses that produce and provide health services.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Teamwork works with volumes effectively.
2	Carries out the responsibilities assigned to him/her successfully and quickly.
3	Prepares independent decisions by knowing the health field and its risks.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizes the official institutions to which health institutions are affiliated.
2	Follows current events related to health institutions.
3	Follows training programs related to health institution management.
4	Follows necessary information sources related to health institutions.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conducts communication between patient and physician.
2	Implements patient confidentiality.
3	Implements communication with patients and their relatives.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies terminology knowledge specific to the health sector.
2	Shows that he/she must have competent knowledge on health institution management issues.
3	Prepares strategic decisions by knowing the health sector well.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	8	112
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	10	8	80
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	5	5
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	26	0	198