SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DSS253	SUMMER INTERNSHIP	3	0	0	2

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	Lecturer EBRU CENGİZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the summer internship is to enable students to reinforce their knowledge and skills in their professional fields in relevant institutions, to instill professional ethics, work discipline, environmental awareness and work habits in accordance with quality processes, and to develop teamwork, communication, responsibility and problem-solving skills. It also aims to ensure that students comply with occupational health and safety rules and to evaluate their professional development.
Contents of the Course Unit:	As part of their summer internship, students participate in professional activities at relevant institutions for 30 working days, learning to apply occupational health and safety and professional ethics rules, familiarize themselves with institutional procedures, develop teamwork and communication skills, apply their theoretical knowledge to practice, find solutions to professional problems, work in accordance with environmental awareness and quality processes, and report on their internship experience.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Demonstrates behavior consistent with professional ethics, discipline, and confidentiality principles
Explains and applies occupational health and safety rules in the work environment
Takes responsibility within a team.
Communicates effectively in the work environment using professional communication skills.
Analyzes encountered professional problems.
Develops appropriate solutions to the problems encountered.
Plans and manages time management and work planning processes
Develops an environmentally conscious and quality-oriented work approach
Reports on the work related to the internship period.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Field Orientation Including Occupational Health, Quality Processes, and Environmental Awareness	On-Site Application
2	-	Workplace Practice	On-Site Application
3	-	Workplace Practice	On-Site Application
4	-	Workplace Practice	On-Site Application
5	-	Workplace Practice	On-Site Application
6	-	Workplace Practice	On-Site Application
7	-	Workplace Practice	On-Site Application
8	-	Workplace Practice	On-Site Application
9	-	Workplace Practice	On-Site Application
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Workplace Practice	On-Site Application
12	-	Workplace Practice	On-Site Application
13	-	Workplace Practice	On-Site Application
14	-	Workplace Practice	On-Site Application
15	-	Workplace Practice	On-Site Application
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
İGÜ Staj Yönergesi
Katz,j.,Chasin, M., English, K.M.,Hood, L.J. ve Tillery, K.L.(2015).Handbook of clinical audiology. (7th. ed.).Wolters Kluwer Health.

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	They possess fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession. They are proficient in using basic information technology and health science knowledge.
2	They will be able to effectively use software, hardware, databases, and network systems used in the field of health informatics; and will possess the competence to utilize the structure, quality processes, and operation of health management systems.
3	Database management applications utilize medical terminology, basic health concepts, and information systems at a fundamental level.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They will possess the competence to manage health data in a secure, ethical, and regulatory compliant manner.
2	The student effectively uses health informatics software, hardware, databases, and network systems used in digital health applications.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It explains basic information about artificial intelligence, programming, and web-based health applications.
2	They effectively use medical terminology, health concepts, and information technologies relevant to their profession.
3	They evaluate professional problems from an analytical and critical perspective and possess the ability to offer independent solutions.
4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They possess the capacity to effectively present their knowledge and skills through both written and oral communication methods.
2	They effectively apply professional ethics in digital environments.
3	The student applies risk assessment methods within the scope of occupational health and safety.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are competent in applying ethical principles and professional values.
2	They have the ability to effectively manage teamwork.
3	They have a habit of keeping up with information and developments related to their profession.
4	They use a foreign language to keep up with developments in their field and communicate with colleagues.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are proficient in acquiring the concept of lifelong learning and self-improvement.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They develop professional awareness by participating in technical trips and practical applications.
2
3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in hospitals.

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	2	28
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	10	2	20
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	24	0	48