Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|
| WASTE MANAGEMENT in HEALTH INSTITUTIONS | TGT1216276 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 15:30-16:15 Pazartesi 16:30-17:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses | |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Ekrem Musa ÖZDEMİR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Muhammet SEVER |
| Assistant(s) | None |
| Aim | The main objective of this course is to provide students with knowledge about the types and characteristics of medical, hazardous, and domestic wastes generated in healthcare institutions, and their potential risks to human health and the environment. The course aims to teach the principles and practices of waste segregation at source, collection, transportation, temporary storage, disposal, and recycling processes in accordance with national and international regulations.
Furthermore, the course seeks to equip students with the ability to act in compliance with legal frameworks in healthcare waste management, and to foster awareness of developing environmentally responsible, sustainable, and safe waste management systems. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction and Basic Concepts,Waste Types in Healthcare Institutions,Waste Management Processes,Hygiene and Safety in Waste Management,
Zero Waste and Recycling,Legal Regulations and Standards,
Planning and Organization in Waste Management,Environmental Impacts of Waste,Waste Management Practices and Case Studies,
Waste Processes and Separation at Source,Medical and Hazardous Waste Management,
Emergencies and Waste Management,Energy Efficiency,Su Verimliliği. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| | |
| Lists the rules to be followed when working in Health Institutions and Laboratories. | | |
| Explains accidents in Health Institutions and Laboratories and the safety precautions that must be taken. | | |
| Applies basic procedures performed in hospitals and laboratories. | | |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: | |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Basic Concepts | Lecture Notes |
| 2 | Waste Types in Healthcare Institutions | Lecture Notes |
| 3 | Waste Management Processes | Lecture Notes |
| 4 | Hygiene and Safety in Waste Management | Lecture Notes |
| 5 |
Zero Waste and Recycling | Lecture Notes |
| 6 | Legal Regulations and Standards | Lecture Notes |
| 7 |
Planning and Organization in Waste Management | Lecture Notes |
| 8 | Environmental Impacts of Waste | Lecture Notes |
| 9 | Waste Management Practices and Case Studies | Lecture Notes |
| 10 |
Waste Processes and Separation at Source | Lecture Notes |
| 11 | Medical and Hazardous Waste Management | Lecture Notes |
| 12 |
Emergencies and Waste Management | Lecture Notes |
| 13 | Energy Efficiency | Lecture Notes |
| 14 | Su Verimliliği | Lecture Notes |
| Resources |
| Powerpoint notes will be given to students |
| None |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 1 | Students have basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of Medical Physics, Radiation Safety, Anatomy, Radiological Anatomy, Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine. | | | | | |
| 2 | The student own knowledge of ethical principles and rules related to their duties and responsibilities. | | | | | |
| 3 | The student takes part in the operation of imaging devices using ionizing and non-ionizing radiation by applying radiation safety procedures and identifies and reports inconsistencies or malfunctions related to these devices. | | | | | |
| 4 | The student carries out a given task independently using the basic knowledge and skills gained. | | | | | |
| 5 | The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. | | | | | |
| 6 | Communicates with patients and their relatives in a professional manner, taking into account their cultural sensitivities. | | | | | |
| 7 | Students perform positioning, which is optimal for imaging and providing optimal comfort for the patient, and chooses the correct beaming factor. | | | | | |
| 8 | Students effectively evaluate patient images and take the right steps by identifying out-of-routine situations. | | | | | |
| 9 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | | | | | |
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 40 |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 60 |
| Total | | 100 |
| ECTS / Workload Table |
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) |
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| General Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload(Hour) | 53 |
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(53/30) | 2 |
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. |
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|
| WASTE MANAGEMENT in HEALTH INSTITUTIONS | TGT1216276 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program | Pazartesi 15:30-16:15 Pazartesi 16:30-17:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses | |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Ekrem Musa ÖZDEMİR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Muhammet SEVER |
| Assistant(s) | None |
| Aim | The main objective of this course is to provide students with knowledge about the types and characteristics of medical, hazardous, and domestic wastes generated in healthcare institutions, and their potential risks to human health and the environment. The course aims to teach the principles and practices of waste segregation at source, collection, transportation, temporary storage, disposal, and recycling processes in accordance with national and international regulations.
Furthermore, the course seeks to equip students with the ability to act in compliance with legal frameworks in healthcare waste management, and to foster awareness of developing environmentally responsible, sustainable, and safe waste management systems. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction and Basic Concepts,Waste Types in Healthcare Institutions,Waste Management Processes,Hygiene and Safety in Waste Management,
Zero Waste and Recycling,Legal Regulations and Standards,
Planning and Organization in Waste Management,Environmental Impacts of Waste,Waste Management Practices and Case Studies,
Waste Processes and Separation at Source,Medical and Hazardous Waste Management,
Emergencies and Waste Management,Energy Efficiency,Su Verimliliği. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| | |
| Lists the rules to be followed when working in Health Institutions and Laboratories. | | |
| Explains accidents in Health Institutions and Laboratories and the safety precautions that must be taken. | | |
| Applies basic procedures performed in hospitals and laboratories. | | |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: | |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Basic Concepts | Lecture Notes |
| 2 | Waste Types in Healthcare Institutions | Lecture Notes |
| 3 | Waste Management Processes | Lecture Notes |
| 4 | Hygiene and Safety in Waste Management | Lecture Notes |
| 5 |
Zero Waste and Recycling | Lecture Notes |
| 6 | Legal Regulations and Standards | Lecture Notes |
| 7 |
Planning and Organization in Waste Management | Lecture Notes |
| 8 | Environmental Impacts of Waste | Lecture Notes |
| 9 | Waste Management Practices and Case Studies | Lecture Notes |
| 10 |
Waste Processes and Separation at Source | Lecture Notes |
| 11 | Medical and Hazardous Waste Management | Lecture Notes |
| 12 |
Emergencies and Waste Management | Lecture Notes |
| 13 | Energy Efficiency | Lecture Notes |
| 14 | Su Verimliliği | Lecture Notes |
| Resources |
| Powerpoint notes will be given to students |
| None |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 1 | Students have basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of Medical Physics, Radiation Safety, Anatomy, Radiological Anatomy, Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine. | | | | | |
| 2 | The student own knowledge of ethical principles and rules related to their duties and responsibilities. | | | | | |
| 3 | The student takes part in the operation of imaging devices using ionizing and non-ionizing radiation by applying radiation safety procedures and identifies and reports inconsistencies or malfunctions related to these devices. | | | | | |
| 4 | The student carries out a given task independently using the basic knowledge and skills gained. | | | | | |
| 5 | The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. | | | | | |
| 6 | Communicates with patients and their relatives in a professional manner, taking into account their cultural sensitivities. | | | | | |
| 7 | Students perform positioning, which is optimal for imaging and providing optimal comfort for the patient, and chooses the correct beaming factor. | | | | | |
| 8 | Students effectively evaluate patient images and take the right steps by identifying out-of-routine situations. | | | | | |
| 9 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | | | | | |
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 40 |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 60 |
| Total | | 100 |
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