PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ADP251	PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I	3	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	Lecturer SEVAL FATMA YILMAZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer SEVAL FATMA YILMAZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	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 working habits in accordance with professional ethical principles, to enhance teamwork, communication, responsibility-taking, and problem-solving skills, and to gain an understanding of working in compliance with environmental awareness and quality processes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Within the scope of this course, students learn—through professional practices—to work in accordance with occupational health and safety, professional ethics, environmental awareness, and quality processes; to develop teamwork and communication skills; to transfer theoretical knowledge into practice; and to 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)
Demonstrates behavior in accordance with professional ethical principles.
Explains and applies occupational health and safety rules, taking precautions against risks in the work environment.
Acts in compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
Takes an active and effective role within a team.
Establishes effective communication with colleagues, supervisors, and service recipients by using professional communication skills.
Develops appropriate solutions when faced with various situations.
Analyzes problems encountered during professional practices.
Develops suitable solution proposals for problems encountered during professional practices.
Acts with professional discipline, confidentiality, and a sense of responsibility.
Effectively manages time and work planning skills.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Field Orientation Including Occupational Health and Safety, Quality Processes, and Environmental Awareness	-
2	-	Workplace Practice	-
3	-	Workplace Practice	-
4	-	Workplace Practice	-
5	-	Workplace Practice	-
6	-	Workplace Practice	-
7	-	Workplace Practice	-
8	-	Workplace Practice	-
9	-	Workplace Practice	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Workplace Practice	-
12	-	Workplace Practice	-
13	-	Workplace Practice	-
14	-	Workplace Practice	-
15	-	Workplace Practice	-
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		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	Defines the basic concepts in the field of Oral and Dental Health Program.
2	Uses medical terminology in the field in which he/she will serve as an intermediate staff member.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborates with the physician on a team.
2	Communicates effectively with patients, colleagues, and other segments of society, primarily physicians.
3	It explains the basic concepts, legal regulations, and standards related to occupational health and safety.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Knows tools and equipment related to his/her field and follows technological developments related to them.
2	Can gain proficiency in computer usage skills.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains competence in applying hygiene rules.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies the processes of obtaining patient information, taking anamnesis and preparing patient files accurately and effectively.
2	Independently creates and implements care plans in oral and dental health services.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizes professional ethics and legal regulations and explains the scope of professional responsibilities.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The concept of lifelong learning and self-development to gain competence in acquiring.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to express professional ideas to relevant individuals and institutions verbally or in writing, and to examine national and international agendas related to oral and dental health and evaluate possible outcomes.

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