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 owns 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
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. Enes ÖZDEMİR, Lect. Ekrem Musa ÖZDEMİR
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 owns 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.
