TELE-KONSÜLTASYON UYGULAMALARI PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TSP156	TELE-KONSÜLTASYON UYGULAMALARI	2	4	2	7

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 PINAR GENÇ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer DEMET SEVİMLİ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to teach students the basic concepts and development of consultation and teleconsultation, as well as their role in the healthcare system; to raise awareness of patient privacy, ethical principles, and the use of secure electronic signatures in teleconsultation processes; to provide an understanding of the establishment of teleconsultation systems, data security, and record and archiving procedures; and to enhance students’ professional knowledge and skills by enabling them to gain hands-on experience with physician–physician and physician–patient teleconsultation practices in a laboratory setting.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Within the course, the definition, development, and basic concepts of consultation, as well as the role of teleconsultation in the healthcare system, are discussed. Patient privacy, ethical principles, and the use of secure electronic signatures in teleconsultation are also examined.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the fundamental concepts of consultation and teleconsultation, their development, and their place in the healthcare system.
Defines teleconsultation processes and the roles of stakeholders involved in these processes.
Explains and applies the key components of teleconsultation systems and the stages of their implementation.
Explains the importance of patient confidentiality, ethical principles, and secure electronic signature use in teleconsultation processes.
Explains and applies file sharing, data security, record keeping, and archiving processes in teleconsultation.
Conducts teleconsultation practices between physician–physician and physician–patient in simulation and laboratory settings.
Evaluates effective communication skills in teleconsultation and approaches to enhance patient satisfaction.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review	Consultation, Its Development and Basic Concepts – The Importance of Telehealth in Today’s Healthcare	Presentation,Question and Answer
2	Literature Review	Legal and Ethical Issues in Telehealth	Presentation,Question and Answer
3	Literature Review	Tele-Geriatrics / Tele-Cardiology	Presentation,Question and Answer
4	Literature Review	Tele-Pulmonology / Tele-Nephrology	Presentation,Question and Answer
5	Literature Review	Tele-Oncology / Tele-Hematology	Presentation,Question and Answer
6	Literature Review	Midterm Quiz	Presentation,Question and Answer
7	Literature Review	Tele-Ophthalmology / Tele-Dermatology	Presentation,Question and Answer
8	Literature Review	Tele-Dietetics / Tele-Intensive Care	Presentation,Question and Answer
9	Literature Review	Tele-Rheumatology / Tele-Endocrinology	Presentation,Question and Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Review	Tele-Gastroenterology	Presentation,Question and Answer
12	Literature Review	Practical Examination	Presentation,Question and Answer
13	Literature Review	Tele-Infectious Diseases	Presentation,Question and Answer
14	Literature Review	Tele-Neurology	Presentation,Question and Answer
15	Literature Review	Tele-Rehabilitation / Tele-Surgery	Presentation,Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
1.Telehealth Basic Reference Guide

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	It explains the basic medical terminology, communication protocols, and health informatics concepts used in the field.						5
2	It explains the operating principles of fundamental information technologies, video communication tools, sensor systems, and remote monitoring equipment that form the basis of the profession.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	This document explains the legislation regulating telehealth applications in Turkey, patient rights, data security, and legal requirements regarding the protection of personal data.						5
2	This document describes the scope, application areas, and clinical workflows of teleconsulting, telemedicine, telecare, and remote patient monitoring models.						5
3	It describes the functions, data types, information flow, and integration processes of electronic health record systems used in the field.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It collects data from software and devices used in its field and analyzes key metrics.						5
2	It describes technical problems that arise during remote patient monitoring.						5
3	It securely transmits patient data during tele-consulting and tele-care processes.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It applies basic triage, status assessment, and prioritization procedures for the services in its area according to relevant protocols.						5
2	It ensures that data is entered into electronic health record systems used in the practice of the profession accurately, completely, and in accordance with standards.						5
3	The student identifies potential occupational health and safety risks in work environments.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It offers solutions to increase the efficiency and workflow of the field and contributes to improvements in implementation processes.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By analyzing clinical and technical situations encountered in field applications, it determines appropriate procedural steps.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They use a foreign language to keep up with developments in their field and communicate with colleagues.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By evaluating remote patient monitoring data, it informs healthcare professionals when necessary if there are risky situations.						5
2	It offers solutions to increase the efficiency and workflow of the field and contributes to improvements in implementation processes.						5
3	It identifies data transfer errors, connection problems, or user-caused issues occurring in the devices and software of its field, and applies appropriate solutions.						5
4	In addition to checking the accuracy of measuring devices and digital monitoring tools used in professional services within their field, they also apply calibration or remeasurement processes when necessary.						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	14	4	56
Assignment (Homework)	12	2	24
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	54	0	178