ECTS - Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Health and Safety (NURS410) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Occupational Health and Safety NURS410 General Elective 3 0 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to make sure that the student has knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of occupational health nurse on occupational health and safety team, occupational health and safety in the world and in our country andwhat to do for the development of occupational health nursing.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Know primary, secondary and tertiary protection measures for health risks and problems of workers.
  • Participates in work-inspections and periodic follow-ups.
  • Plans health education for the needs of employees.
  • Identify and take measures of workplace environmental factors and health risks.
Course Content Definition of occupational health and safety, work and health relationship,occupational health and safety and the historical development of workplace nursing,evaluation of employee health, evaluation of workplace environment and risk analysis,occupational diseases, widespread occupational health problems and occupational accidents, health education / counseling at workplace, legislation and ethical issues,case management in occupational health nursing.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Definition of Occupational Health, Occupational Health and Safety Team, National and International Organizations in Occupational Health Services Reading the subject from references
2 Historical Development of Occupational Health Nursing in the world and Turkey Reading the subject from references
3 Dangers and Risks in the Work Environment, Characteristics of Working Environment and Risk Groups, Observation and Control in Work Environment Reading the subject from references
4 Accidents at work Reading the subject from references
5 Occupational Diseases Classification, Occupational Disease Prevention, Nurses' Responsibilities in Diagnosis and Treatment Reading the subject from references
6 Assessment of the Health of the Employee, Health Scans Reading the subject from references
7 Nursing Initiatives in Common Work Health Problems Reading the subject from references
8 Midterm Exam
9 The Role of Occupational Health Nurses in the Development of Worker Health Reading the subject from references
10 Health Education and Counseling Reading the subject from references
11 Occupational Health and Safety Legislation Reading the subject from references
12 Research in Occupational Health Nursing Reading the subject from references
13 Ethical Issues in Occupational Health Reading the subject from references
14 Case Study Reading the subject from references
15 Repeat of topics Reading the subject from references
16 Final Exam

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Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 2 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Develop the capability of using theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during nutrition and dietetic education for individuals and public for health promotion, prevention of the diseases and treatment of the diseases when necessary.
2 Can reach evidence-based knowledge in nutrition and dietetics by searching available journals and books published then using all computer programs assess this knowledge, interpret and share.
3 Develop strategical plans and programs for solving nutrition-based health problems at individual and community level, by considering professional and ethical values.
4 Can analyze food consumptions of individuals and create diet plans by taking into consideration of their age, gender, socio-cultural, economical, biochemical and personal characteristics then can give necessary education to them.
5 Can identify all the nutrients and chemical substances that foods contain and help individuals how and what kind of foods to be chosen for their health and/or disease conditions.
6 Can conduct their work independently with the help of the information gained, take individual responsibility to solve problems in practice, and collaborate with other members of the health team.
7 Can explain all reduction or loss of nutrients may happen during food preparation and cooking both home or institutional settings.
8 Can make all necessary dietary adjustments where special nutrition is required.
9 Can compare and discuss nutrition policies and food legislation both in the country and world experiences levels.
10 Can develop and organize training programs to provide adequate, balanced and healthy nutrition for individuals and groups, and can effectively use the communication and education methods and materials required for the sessions.
11 Can evaluate individual and cultural differences by having knowledge and practices of the traditions and cultures of the countries.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 14 14
Total Workload 100