KEYBOARD TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TDP157	KEYBOARD TECHNIQUES	1	4	2	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NAZLI YÜCEOL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer GÜL GÜLER BİNKANAT
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To acquire the knowledge and skills to type quickly, efficiently, and without errors using the F keyboard on a computer with ten fingers. To enable them to use these skills on all kinds of writing examples. To be able to format text on the computer. To develop the habit of writing in different languages. To learn writing techniques according to Turkish Standards. Also, to be able to instantly transcribe a spoken text/speech using the F keyboard.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Keyboard Definition, F Keyboard Letter Layout, Scientific Aspects, Keyboard Definition, Historical Development of the Keyboard, It includes topics such as ergonomics in computers, basic row keys, top row keys, bottom row keys, speed exercises and increasing speed on the Turkish F keyboard.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
He/She is familiar with the keyboards used in Turkey.
He/She knows the features of the F keyboard and uses it on the computer.
He/She prepares the ideal working environment for ten-finger typing on the F keyboard.
He/She adjusts the sitting position at the machine.
He/She positions the hands and fingers according to the basic letter order of the F keyboard.
He/She knows the keys in the basic letter order of the F keyboard and uses these keys in sequence.
He/She knows the keys in the basic letter order of the F keyboard and uses these keys in sequence.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Theoretical	Course Introduction, Keyboard Definition, F Keyboard Letter Layout, Scientific Topics	Presentation
2	Theoretical	Keyboard Definition, Historical Development of Keyboards, Computer Ergonomics	Presentation
3	Theoretical+Practicizing on the keyboard	Student Keyboard System Registration, Basic Row Keys, Practice	Presentation
4	Practicizing on the keyboard	Top Row Keys, Practice	Practice
5	Practicizing on the keyboard	Bottom Row Keys, Practice	Practice
6	Practicizing on the keyboard	Practice	Practice
7	Practicizing on the keyboard	Practice	Practice
8	Practicizing on the keyboard	Speed ​​Exercises on the Turkish F Keyboa	Practice+Presentation
9	Practicizing on the keyboard	Increasing Speed ​​on the Turkish F Keyboard	Practice+Presentation
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Practicizing on the keyboard	Practice	Practice
12	Practicizing on the keyboard	Practice	Practice
13	Practicizing on the keyboard	Practice	Practice
14	Practicizing on the keyboard	Practice	Practice
15	Practicizing on the keyboard	Practice	Practice
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	The student will also list the duties and responsibilities of a medical secretary.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will acquire the fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge required for the medical secretarial profession.						5
2	They gain knowledge about occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, and quality processes in healthcare institutions and organizations.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Medical secretaries, by virtue of their profession, are knowledgeable about patients' rights, the principles of protecting patient privacy, and the terminology specific to the profession.	0
2	They will possess the ability to effectively use the technologies necessary for their profession (hospital automation programs, F and Q keyboards, digital health systems).						5
3	In accordance with the principles of the medical secretarial profession, they apply the ethical rules and protocol rules that must be followed.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They possess the ability to perform patient registration and admission procedures in written or electronic format (preparing, archiving, reporting, documenting, coding, and organizing patient files).						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Medical secretaries assume duties and responsibilities, individually and/or as a team, in resolving unforeseen problems encountered during practice.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They gain awareness of lifelong learning, career management, and sustainability issues.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The individual uses written and verbal communication channels to express themselves clearly to patients, their relatives, colleagues, and managers.						5
2	In a healthcare institution or organization, a Medical Secretary uses a foreign language to follow information in their field and communicate effectively.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Medical secretaries uphold social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values ​​while performing all stages of the profession (patient registration, admission procedures, patient file preparation, archiving, reporting, documentation, coding, organization, using digital technologies, using health information systems and automation programs, using F and Q keyboards, data collection, announcing results and providing information, etc.).						5

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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
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	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	6	4	24
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	14	1	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	9	1	9
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	59	0	147