SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DYP255	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 İKBAL DEMİRALP
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim 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 their teamwork, communication, responsibility and problem-solving skills. Furthermore, it aims to ensure that students comply with occupational health and safety rules and can 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)
They demonstrate 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 workplace by using professional communication skills.
It analyzes the professional problems encountered.
Develops appropriate solutions to the problems he/she encounters.
It plans time management and work planning processes.
It develops an environmentally conscious work approach that adheres to quality processes.
Reports on the work done during the internship period.

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

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Perry, A. G., Potter, P. A., & Ostendorf, W. (2021). Clinical nursing skills & techniques (9th ed.). Elsevier.
Birol, L. (2016). The Nursing Process: A Systematic Approach in Nursing Care (10th ed.). Etki Publishing.
Yürügen, B., Gökdoğan, F., & Nural, N. (2015). Diyaliz teknikerleri için nefroloji kitabı. Akademisyen Kitabevi.
Yürügen, B., Gökdoğan, F., & Nural, N. (2015). Nephrology textbook for dialysis technicians. Akademisyen Kitabevi.

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	It explains fundamental knowledge and concepts related to its field.						5
2	It conducts occupational health and safety risk analysis.						5
3	It monitors current developments in professional technology.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The student identifies the names and functions of the basic equipment used in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis processes.						5
2	The student explains the basic concepts related to uremia, fluid-electrolyte balance, and dialysis indications.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She effectively applies written and oral communication techniques related to his/her field.						5
2	It develops appropriate solutions for complications that occur during dialysis.						5
3	He/She follows and effectively utilizes the latest developments in his/her field.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses information systems and technical equipment used in professional practices correctly and effectively.						5
2	It monitors current developments and clinical protocols in dialysis technology.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Updates the competencies related to the field with the awareness of lifelong learning and develops himself/herself personally.						5
2	Uses basic knowledge and skills related to the field.						5
3	Interprets data related to the field.						5
4	Evaluates the data related to the field.						5
5	Identify and solve possible problems related to the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Shares professional knowledge effectively, clearly, and understandably with the healthcare team, both in writing and orally.						5
2	He/She acts in accordance with professional ethical principles.						5
3	By embracing the necessity of lifelong learning, they continue their professional developmen						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She follows scientific developments in his/her field by using a foreign language.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In the processes of recording clinical data related to the field of dialysis, we act in accordance with scientific, cultural and ethical values.						5
2	The dialysis technician fulfills the responsibilities required by the 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	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	28	1	28
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	57