Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|
| WASTE MANAGEMENT in HEALTH INSTITUTIONS | İSG1216276 | 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 | The student has basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of Occupational Health and Safety. | | | | | |
| 2 | The student has knowledge of ethical principles and rules related to Occupational Health and Safety. | | | | | |
| 3 | The student uses basic theoretical and practical knowledge, basic computer programs and related technologies in the field of Occupational Health and Safety. | | | | | |
| 4 | The student carries out a given task independently, using her basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety. | | | | | |
| 5 | The student evaluates the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Occupational Health and Safety with a critical approach; determines learning needs and directs learning. | | | | | |
| 6 | The student uses information and communication technologies along with computer software at least at the basic level of the European Computer Usage License required by the field of Occupational Health and Safety. | | | | | |
| 7 | The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes. | | | | | |
| 8 | Students can organize training programs for individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety. | | | | | |
| 9 | Students act in accordance with the laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules regarding the field of Occupational Health and Safety and their duties, rights and responsibilities as individuals and guide their implementation. | | | | | |
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 | İSG1216276 | 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 | The student has basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of Occupational Health and Safety. | | | | | |
| 2 | The student has knowledge of ethical principles and rules related to Occupational Health and Safety. | | | | | |
| 3 | The student uses basic theoretical and practical knowledge, basic computer programs and related technologies in the field of Occupational Health and Safety. | | | | | |
| 4 | The student carries out a given task independently, using her basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety. | | | | | |
| 5 | The student evaluates the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Occupational Health and Safety with a critical approach; determines learning needs and directs learning. | | | | | |
| 6 | The student uses information and communication technologies along with computer software at least at the basic level of the European Computer Usage License required by the field of Occupational Health and Safety. | | | | | |
| 7 | The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes. | | | | | |
| 8 | Students can organize training programs for individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety. | | | | | |
| 9 | Students act in accordance with the laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules regarding the field of Occupational Health and Safety and their duties, rights and responsibilities as individuals and guide their implementation. | | | | | |
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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