PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TDP252	PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES II	4	8	4	8

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:	Objective: The aim of this course is to enable students to apply the theoretical knowledge and skills they have acquired during their education in relevant institutions, to develop work habits in accordance with professional ethical principles, to improve teamwork, communication, responsibility, and problem-solving skills, and to instill environmental awareness and an understanding of working in accordance with quality processes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Content: In this course, students learn to work in accordance with occupational health and safety, professional ethics, environmental awareness and quality processes through professional practices, develop teamwork and communication skills, apply their theoretical knowledge to practice, and produce solutions to professional problems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Exhibits behavior consistent with professional ethical principles.
Explains and applies occupational health and safety rules, takes precautions against risks in the work environment.
Acts in accordance with occupational health and safety rules.
Plays an active role in teamwork.
Establishes effective communication with colleagues, managers, and individuals served, using professional communication skills.
Develops appropriate solutions to situations encountered.
Analyzes problems encountered during professional practice.
Develops appropriate solutions to problems encountered during professional practice.
Acts with professional discipline, confidentiality, and a sense of responsibility.
Manages time management and work planning skills effectively.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	none	On-site Orientation Including Occupational Health, Quality Processes, and Environmental Awareness	theoretical
2	Practice	Workplace Practice	Practice
3	Practice	Workplace Practice	Practice
4	Practice	Workplace Practice	Practice
5	Practice	Workplace Practice	Practice
6	Practice	Workplace Practice	Practice
7	Practice	Workplace Practice	Practice
8	Practice	Workplace Practice	Practice
9	Practice	Workplace Practice	Practice
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Practice	Workplace Practice	Practice
12	Practice	Workplace Practice	Practice
13	Practice	Workplace Practice	Practice
14	Practice	Workplace Practice	Practice
15	Practice	Workplace Practice	notebook delivery
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.						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).						5
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.						5

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	0	0	0
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	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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
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	0	0	0