SAĞLIK VERİSİ VE ENFORMATİĞE GİRİŞ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TVT151	SAĞLIK VERİSİ VE ENFORMATİĞE GİRİŞ	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	Lecturer SİBEL SEKMAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer PINAR GENÇ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to introduce the types, sources, and applications of data produced in the health field, to teach the basic concepts and components of health informatics, and to enable students to acquire the skills to use health data effectively, safely, and ethically.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers the following topics: Introduction to Health Informatics and its History, What is Health Data? Types and Characteristics, Methods of Collecting Health Data, Sources of Health Data: Patient Records, Device Data, Digitization and Filing of Data, Electronic Health Record Systems, Components and Functioning of Health Information Systems, Data Sharing and Integration in Healthcare, Data Quality and Accuracy Principles, Digital Health Applications and Mobile Health, Digital Transformation in Healthcare Services, Health Informatics Applications in Turkey, and Application Examples.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
It defines the concept of health informatics.
It explains the types and sources of health data.
It analyzes the processes of processing, storing, and sharing health data.
It summarizes the structure and function of health information systems.
It evaluates the effects of digitalization in healthcare services.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Written and Visual Resources	Introduction to Health Informatics and its History	Lecture / Question - Answer
2	Written and Visual Resources	What is Health Data? Types and Characteristics.	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
3	Written and Visual Resources	Methods of Collecting Health Data	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
4	Written and Visual Resources	Healthcare Data Sources: Patient Records, Device Data - Short Quiz	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
5	Written and Visual Resources	Digitization and Filing of Data	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
6	Written and Visual Resources	Electronic Health Record Systems	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
7	Written and Visual Resources	Components and Functioning of Health Information Systems	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
8	Written and Visual Resources	Data Sharing and Integration in Healthcare	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
9	Written and Visual Resources	Data Quality and Accuracy Principles - Short Quiz	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Written and Visual Resources	Digital Health Applications and Mobile Health	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
12	Written and Visual Resources	Digital Transformation in Healthcare	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
13	Written and Visual Resources	Health Informatics Applications in Turkey	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
14	Written and Visual Resources	Application Examples	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
15	Written and Visual Resources	Homework Presentations	Explanation / Video / Question - Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Dilek E, Kişisel Sağlık Verileri, Platon Hukuk Yayınevi, Ocak 2024
https://www.arbormetrix.com/blog/clinical-data-registry-basics/

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Final Exam	1	100		Project Submission (No Examination)
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 define the fundamental characteristics of the software, database components, and operating principles used in health information systems.						5
2	It accurately explains the fundamental concepts, building blocks, and terminology specific to the field of health informatics.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It describes the technical concepts, data processing methods, and IT infrastructures used in managing health data.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Within the framework of occupational health and safety, it conducts a technical risk assessment for data processing processes.						5
2	It regularly monitors the latest innovations and developments in the field of health information technology.						5
3	By monitoring technological innovations and current technical applications in their field, they can adapt them to their profession.						5
4	They evaluate developments in their field and effectively use health informatics tools and technological systems.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It uses health information systems, database tools, and IT equipment used in data processing applications in an accurate, reliable, and efficient manner.						5
2	She/he develops appropriate solutions to problems that arise in her field.						5
3	They effectively express technical and professional knowledge related to their field through written and oral communication methods.						5
4	They follow scientific and technological developments in the field of health informatics by using a foreign language.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Healthcare professionals, IT specialists, and technical teams share their professional knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It complies with professional ethical rules, data security principles, and relevant legislation.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By embracing a lifelong learning mindset, it continuously pursues its development in the field of health informatics.						5
2	In the processes of recording, analyzing, and reporting health data, scientific accuracy, ethical principles, and cultural sensitivity are observed.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She fully fulfills the technical, administrative, and operational responsibilities required by his/her profession.						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	4	56
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	1	4	4
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	9	4	36
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	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	2	2	4
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	157