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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
HEALTH EDUCATION and COMMUNICATION-Spring Semester16+0-1
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Duygu İLHAN
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Duygu İLHAN
Assistant(s)
AimTeaching Health education and driving health communication methods to enable the dental graduate in the competency of heath promotion.
Course ContentThis course contains; Definition of Health education,Definition of health communication,Development of Health education and relationship with health communication,Health promotion ,Health literacy,Health behaviour,Health education models,Health belief model (HBM)- Learning Stages,Role of health communication,Communication skills,Communication methods,Preparation to communicating with the patient, scenarios,What is a Cultural Competency? and how is it developed?,Public health campaigns and social media.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Makes the definition of health education 2. Will have a salutogenetic approach 3. Will be able to evaluate health education and communication relationship 4. Can perform health promotion 5. Obtains health literacy 6.Health behaviour will be improved. 7.Will learn the health education models 7.1. Presentates model samples 8. Knows the Health belief model (HBM) 8.1.Upstream public policy- downstream health education 10, 14, 15, 16, 20, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Definition of Health education
2Definition of health communication
3Development of Health education and relationship with health communication
4Health promotion
5Health literacy
6Health behaviour
7Health education models
8Health belief model (HBM)- Learning Stages
9Role of health communication
10Communication skills
11Communication methods
12Preparation to communicating with the patient, scenarios
13What is a Cultural Competency? and how is it developed?
14Public health campaigns and social media
Resources
1. Health Behavior and Health Education -Theory,Research,and Practice, 4th Karen K. Glanz, Barbara K. Rimer, K. Viswanath, 2008, John Wiley Proposed text pages; Chapter 1 pp 3-18 Chapter 2 pp 24-38 Chapter3 pp 45-50 2. Health education WHO core competencies WHO 2012 ISBN 978-92-9021-829-6 (online) Proposed text pages; 12-29
course presentations

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PQ-1. He/She has the ability to monitor and evaluate the practical tools used in the field of dentistry, the literature containing the most up-to-date information and other resources.
X
2
PQ-2. He/She has the knowledge to evaluate the source, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information obtained in the field of dentistry. He/she integrates this information with the information of all disciplines in the field of health, analyzes it and uses it in his/her professional practices.
X
3
PQ-3. He/She interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, identifies and analyzes problems, develops solution suggestions and provides the most ideal treatment for patients by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of dentistry.
X
4
PQ-4. He/She provides health education for individuals, families and society by integrating its knowledge in the field of dentistry with the knowledge of other health disciplines, creating interpretations and new information.
5
PQ-5. He/She clearly conveys her thoughts, problems and solution methods, and produces solutions to problems in line with scientific data and evidence by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he/she has acquired in the field of dentistry.
X
6
PQ-6. He/She independently carries out a study related to the field of dentistry using her advanced knowledge
X
7
PQ-7. He/She takes responsibility as a team member or individually to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in dental applications.
X
8
PQ-8. He/She assumes the leadership role in solving problems in the field of dentistry, plans and manages activities for the development of employees under its responsibility and examines and evaluates the process.
9
PQ-9 He/She determines the learning needs and goals in the field of dentistry and directs its learning by accessing resources effectively and quickly. He/She is open to development, develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and continues this behavior throughout her professional life.
10
PQ-10. He/She informs relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of dentistry, listens to their thoughts, wishes and expectations, and conveys his/her own thoughts and solution suggestions to problems to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
11
PQ-11. He/she examines and improves his/her knowledge in the field of dentistry with his/her colleagues, patients and relatives, with a critical perspective specific to each individual.
X
12
PQ-12. He/She knows a foreign language (English) at a level that allows him/her to continue his/her professional development by following international publications and meetings in the field of dentistry and to communicate verbally and in writing with his/her colleagues.
13
PQ-13. He/She uses information and communication technologies along with knowledge of computer software and hardware at the level required by the field of dentistry.
X
14
PQ-14. While practicing dentistry, he/she respects social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of patient data and teaches these values.
15
PQ-15.He/She develops and implements strategies, policies and implementation plans on matters related to dentistry and evaluates the results within the framework of quality processes.
X
16
PQ-16. He/She uses the knowledge she has absorbed in the field of dentistry in interdisciplinary studies to solve oral and dental health problems of the individual and community.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours16116
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project515
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam155
General Exam11010
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)36
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(36/30)1
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
HEALTH EDUCATION and COMMUNICATION-Spring Semester16+0-1
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Duygu İLHAN
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Duygu İLHAN
Assistant(s)
AimTeaching Health education and driving health communication methods to enable the dental graduate in the competency of heath promotion.
Course ContentThis course contains; Definition of Health education,Definition of health communication,Development of Health education and relationship with health communication,Health promotion ,Health literacy,Health behaviour,Health education models,Health belief model (HBM)- Learning Stages,Role of health communication,Communication skills,Communication methods,Preparation to communicating with the patient, scenarios,What is a Cultural Competency? and how is it developed?,Public health campaigns and social media.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Makes the definition of health education 2. Will have a salutogenetic approach 3. Will be able to evaluate health education and communication relationship 4. Can perform health promotion 5. Obtains health literacy 6.Health behaviour will be improved. 7.Will learn the health education models 7.1. Presentates model samples 8. Knows the Health belief model (HBM) 8.1.Upstream public policy- downstream health education 10, 14, 15, 16, 20, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Definition of Health education
2Definition of health communication
3Development of Health education and relationship with health communication
4Health promotion
5Health literacy
6Health behaviour
7Health education models
8Health belief model (HBM)- Learning Stages
9Role of health communication
10Communication skills
11Communication methods
12Preparation to communicating with the patient, scenarios
13What is a Cultural Competency? and how is it developed?
14Public health campaigns and social media
Resources
1. Health Behavior and Health Education -Theory,Research,and Practice, 4th Karen K. Glanz, Barbara K. Rimer, K. Viswanath, 2008, John Wiley Proposed text pages; Chapter 1 pp 3-18 Chapter 2 pp 24-38 Chapter3 pp 45-50 2. Health education WHO core competencies WHO 2012 ISBN 978-92-9021-829-6 (online) Proposed text pages; 12-29
course presentations

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PQ-1. He/She has the ability to monitor and evaluate the practical tools used in the field of dentistry, the literature containing the most up-to-date information and other resources.
X
2
PQ-2. He/She has the knowledge to evaluate the source, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information obtained in the field of dentistry. He/she integrates this information with the information of all disciplines in the field of health, analyzes it and uses it in his/her professional practices.
X
3
PQ-3. He/She interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, identifies and analyzes problems, develops solution suggestions and provides the most ideal treatment for patients by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of dentistry.
X
4
PQ-4. He/She provides health education for individuals, families and society by integrating its knowledge in the field of dentistry with the knowledge of other health disciplines, creating interpretations and new information.
5
PQ-5. He/She clearly conveys her thoughts, problems and solution methods, and produces solutions to problems in line with scientific data and evidence by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he/she has acquired in the field of dentistry.
X
6
PQ-6. He/She independently carries out a study related to the field of dentistry using her advanced knowledge
X
7
PQ-7. He/She takes responsibility as a team member or individually to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in dental applications.
X
8
PQ-8. He/She assumes the leadership role in solving problems in the field of dentistry, plans and manages activities for the development of employees under its responsibility and examines and evaluates the process.
9
PQ-9 He/She determines the learning needs and goals in the field of dentistry and directs its learning by accessing resources effectively and quickly. He/She is open to development, develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and continues this behavior throughout her professional life.
10
PQ-10. He/She informs relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of dentistry, listens to their thoughts, wishes and expectations, and conveys his/her own thoughts and solution suggestions to problems to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
11
PQ-11. He/she examines and improves his/her knowledge in the field of dentistry with his/her colleagues, patients and relatives, with a critical perspective specific to each individual.
X
12
PQ-12. He/She knows a foreign language (English) at a level that allows him/her to continue his/her professional development by following international publications and meetings in the field of dentistry and to communicate verbally and in writing with his/her colleagues.
13
PQ-13. He/She uses information and communication technologies along with knowledge of computer software and hardware at the level required by the field of dentistry.
X
14
PQ-14. While practicing dentistry, he/she respects social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of patient data and teaches these values.
15
PQ-15.He/She develops and implements strategies, policies and implementation plans on matters related to dentistry and evaluates the results within the framework of quality processes.
X
16
PQ-16. He/She uses the knowledge she has absorbed in the field of dentistry in interdisciplinary studies to solve oral and dental health problems of the individual and community.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

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