MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TDP154	MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION II	2	3	3	3

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	Assist.Prof. NAZLI YÜCEOL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim is to train graduates who possess the skills to effectively perform tasks such as organizing and storing documents containing individual health records, health management, and data related to health institutions, including all types of scientific documents in the field of medicine and health.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers Patient Rights, the Concept of Ethics in Healthcare, Ethical Issues Encountered in Healthcare, Total Quality Management in Healthcare, Quality in Documentation, Medical Secretary Training, Secretarial Services and Qualifications, Ethical Responsibility of Medical Secretaries, Information and Document Management Systems, Document Retention Periods and Destruction Methods, Importance of File Retention, Filing Methods, Medical Archives, Archiving Methods, and Security of Archiving and Automation.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Learns the qualities a medical secretary should possess. COGNITIVE/UNDERSTANDING
Defines the concepts of medical ethics and health ethics. COGNITIVE/KNOWLEDGE
Learns to apply quality concepts and processes in the healthcare sector. COGNITIVE/APPLICATION
Manages medical archiving and filing processes. - COGNITIVE/APPLICATION
Learns about patient rights. COGNITIVE/KNOWLEDGE

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	None	Course Introduction and Information	Lecture notes, examples, questions and answers.
2	Written - Visual Resources - Research - General Review	The Concept of Ethics in Healthcare	Lecture notes, examples, questions and answers.
3	Written - Visual Resources - Research - General Review	Ethical Problems and Solutions Encountered in Healthcare	Lecture notes, examples, questions and answers.
4	Written - Visual Resources - Research - General Review	Total Quality Management in Healthcare	Lecture notes, examples, questions and answers.
5	Written - Visual Resources - Research - General Review	Quality in Documentation	Lecture notes, examples, questions and answers.
6	Written - Visual Resources - Research - General Review	Secretarial Services, Types and Qualifications	Lecture notes, examples, questions and answers.
7	Written - Visual Resources - Research - General Review	Medical Secretarial Work and the Characteristics and Qualifications of Medical Secretaries	Lecture notes, examples, questions and answers.
8	Written - Visual Resources - Research - General Review	Ethical Responsibility of Medical Secretaries	Lecture notes, examples, questions and answers.
9	Written - Visual Resources - Research - General Review	Information and Document Management Systems	The course includes explanations, examples, Q&A sessions, and a general review using Kahoot.
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Written - Visual Resources - Research - General Review	Document Retention Periods and Destruction Methods	Lecture notes, examples, questions and answers.
12	Written - Visual Resources - Research - General Review	The Importance of File Retention	Lecture notes, examples, questions and answers.
13	Written - Visual Resources - Research - General Review	Filing Methods	Lecture notes, examples, questions and answers.
14	Written - Visual Resources - Research - General Review	Medical Archives, Archiving Methods, Security of Archiving and Automation	Lecture notes, examples, questions and answers.
15	Written - Visual Resources - Research - General Review	ICD Codes	The course includes explanations, examples, Q&A sessions, and a general review using Kahoot.
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

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.						5

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.						5
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).	0
3	In accordance with the principles of the medical secretarial profession, they apply the ethical rules and protocol rules that must be followed.						5

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
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	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	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	53	0	81