Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASTE MANAGEMENT in HEALTH INSTITUTIONS | PLT1216276 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program | Cuma 08:00-08:45 Cuma 09:00-09:45 |
| 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, Lect. Ali ŞENBAHÇE |
| 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 professionally assesses and applies the information obtained from foundational theoretical and practical courses supported by textbooks containing current information, practical tools, and other resources in the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. | ||||||
| 2 | The student acts in accordance with societal, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing, and announcing results related to the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. | ||||||
| 3 | The student informs relevant individuals and institutions using the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques, and communicates their thoughts and solution proposals for problems both in written and oral form. | ||||||
| 4 | The student independently carries out a given tas using the foundational knowledge they have acquired in the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. When faced with unforeseen situations in their field, they generate solutions by applying their foundational knowledge. | ||||||
| 5 | The student, as part of a team, participates in addressing and solving complex problems encountered in practical applications related to the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. They act in acordance with quality management and processes, taking on individual responsibilities when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | The student, as an active team member in practical applications related to the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques, takes on responsibilities in collaborating with other healthcare disciplines. | ||||||
| 7 | The student has a lifelong learning consciousness. | ||||||
| 8 | The student critically evaluates the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques; identifies learning needs and directs their learning. | ||||||
| 9 | The student monitors the informations in the field by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. | ||||||
| 10 | The student uses information and communication technologies along with computer software, at least at the basi level of the European Computer Driving License, required by the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. | ||||||
| 11 | The student establishes effective communication with colleagues, patients, their families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. | ||||||
| 12 | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | ||||||
| 13 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legisiations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | ||||||
| 14 | The student contributes to the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcing the results related to his field of study in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values. | ||||||
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 | PLT1216276 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program | Cuma 08:00-08:45 Cuma 09:00-09:45 |
| 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, Lect. Ali ŞENBAHÇE |
| 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 professionally assesses and applies the information obtained from foundational theoretical and practical courses supported by textbooks containing current information, practical tools, and other resources in the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. | ||||||
| 2 | The student acts in accordance with societal, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing, and announcing results related to the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. | ||||||
| 3 | The student informs relevant individuals and institutions using the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques, and communicates their thoughts and solution proposals for problems both in written and oral form. | ||||||
| 4 | The student independently carries out a given tas using the foundational knowledge they have acquired in the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. When faced with unforeseen situations in their field, they generate solutions by applying their foundational knowledge. | ||||||
| 5 | The student, as part of a team, participates in addressing and solving complex problems encountered in practical applications related to the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. They act in acordance with quality management and processes, taking on individual responsibilities when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | The student, as an active team member in practical applications related to the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques, takes on responsibilities in collaborating with other healthcare disciplines. | ||||||
| 7 | The student has a lifelong learning consciousness. | ||||||
| 8 | The student critically evaluates the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques; identifies learning needs and directs their learning. | ||||||
| 9 | The student monitors the informations in the field by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. | ||||||
| 10 | The student uses information and communication technologies along with computer software, at least at the basi level of the European Computer Driving License, required by the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. | ||||||
| 11 | The student establishes effective communication with colleagues, patients, their families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. | ||||||
| 12 | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | ||||||
| 13 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legisiations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | ||||||
| 14 | The student contributes to the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcing the results related to his field of study in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |