PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DSS252	PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES II	4	8	4	8

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer EBRU CENGİZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to enable students to apply the theoretical knowledge and skills they acquire during their education in a practical way in public and private healthcare institutions, in accordance with the field of Digital Health Systems Technician. It also aims to address digital health information systems, health informatics infrastructures, electronic patient records, and health data management processes with an integrated approach to healthcare management and business functions. In this context, the Professional Practices II course contributes to preparing students for professional life as qualified digital health systems technicians needed by the healthcare sector by enabling them to gain practical competence by relating the organizational structure, management processes, and service delivery models of healthcare institutions to digital health systems, increasing their professional qualifications, and developing their work discipline, teamwork skills, and ethical responsibility awareness.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course involves students observing and practically experiencing service processes related to digital health systems in public or private healthcare institutions. The course includes an introduction and planning of the implementation process, selection of healthcare institutions for the application and student assignments, on-site examination of health information systems, use of electronic patient record systems, digital data entry, control and reporting processes, the operation of health informatics software, healthcare management and operational processes, and observation of the organizational structure and workflows of healthcare institutions.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Can explain the functioning of digital health systems by defining the organizational structure of public and private healthcare institutions, digital healthcare service processes, and the units involved in these processes.
Can apply digital health information systems, electronic patient records, and data entry-control processes correctly, effectively, and in accordance with legislation within the scope of polyclinic, clinic, and unit-based applications.
Can use software (Mia-MED, etc.) used within Hospital Information Management Systems (HIMS) at a basic level and manage appointment, patient admission, hospitalization, examination, and service processes through the relevant modules.
Can define the fee, provision, billing, and financial data flows carried out through digital health systems in accordance with health management and business principles and evaluate the process holistically.
Can implement electronic patient files, digital archiving, internal correspondence, document management, e-signature, and electronic record systems within the framework of relevant legislation and ethical rules.
Can effectively manage patient referral, discharge, reporting, and communication processes through digital health systems, adapt to teamwork, and develop professional responsibility and ethical awareness.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to the healthcare facility and digital health units where the application will be carried out, identification of responsible and authorized personnel, examination of digital health service processes, observation and recording of employee job descriptions.	APPLICATION
2	-	Examination of digital health applications in outpatient services, health information systems used, electronic forms and patient registration processes.	APPLICATION
3	-	Digital health information systems in clinical services, conducting clinical processes electronically, data entry and control processes.	APPLICATION
4	-	Digital health applications carried out in departments, unit-based information systems, data management and registration processes.	APPLICATION
5	-	General introduction to Mia-MED software within the scope of Hospital Information Management Systems (HIMS), user authorization processes and use of basic modules.	APPLICATION
6	-	Use of digital appointment systems, conducting patient admission, hospitalization and referral processes through HIMS.	APPLICATION
7	-	Digital health service processes in tertiary healthcare facilities, digital communication applications with patients and their relatives.	APPLICATION
8	-	Digital billing, provision and invoicing processes, financial aspects from the perspective of health management and operation. Data Flow	APPLICATION
9	-	Outpatient clinic IT services, electronic patient file management, and digital archiving processes	APPLICATION
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Internal digital correspondence processes, document management systems, and electronic record applications	APPLICATION
12	-	Digital handling of incoming and outgoing documents, e-signature applications, and electronic approval processes	APPLICATION
13	-	Digital handling of patient examination processes within the scope of MDÖ (Digital Patient Information System), adding and deleting services via HBYS (Hospital Information System)	APPLICATION
14	-	Digital patient guidance, discharge procedures, billing, and completion of electronic patient files	APPLICATION
15	-	Digital handling of patient admission, surgery, and reporting processes, preparation of medical reports electronically, internal communication, reporting, and record keeping processes	APPLICATION
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They possess fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession. They are proficient in using basic information technology and health science knowledge.						5
2	They will be able to effectively use software, hardware, databases, and network systems used in the field of health informatics; and will possess the competence to utilize the structure, quality processes, and operation of health management systems.						5
3	They follow current developments in their profession and reflect these developments in their practices.						5
4	Database management applications utilize medical terminology, basic health concepts, and information systems at a fundamental level.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicates effectively with healthcare professionals, engineers, and software specialists; possesses competence in effective communication within disciplined team settings.						5
2	They will possess the competence to manage health data in a secure, ethical, and regulatory compliant manner.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It explains basic information about artificial intelligence, programming, and web-based health applications.						5
2	They effectively use medical terminology, health concepts, and information technologies relevant to their profession.					4
3	They evaluate professional problems from an analytical and critical perspective and possess the ability to offer independent solutions.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They possess the capacity to effectively present their knowledge and skills through both written and oral communication methods.						5
2	They have knowledge of career planning and professional development processes.						5
3	They effectively apply professional ethics in digital environments.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are competent in applying ethical principles and professional values.						5
2	They have the ability to effectively manage teamwork.						5
3	They have a habit of keeping up with information and developments related to their profession.						5
4	They use a foreign language to keep up with developments in their field and communicate with colleagues.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are proficient in acquiring the concept of lifelong learning and self-improvement.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They develop professional awareness by participating in technical trips and practical applications.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in hospitals.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	8	112
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	10	8	80
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	5	5
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	26	0	198