TELE SAĞLIK TEKNOLOJİLERİ VE EKİPMANLARI PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TSP151	TELE SAĞLIK TEKNOLOJİLERİ VE EKİPMANLARI	1	3	3	7

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 PINAR GENÇ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer PINAR GENÇ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce the basic technological systems and medical equipment used in remote healthcare services.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Students learn the definition, basic operation, usage conditions, and maintenance practices of the devices they will encounter in the field. They will focus on hardware, sensors, basic communication tools, mobile health units, and patient monitoring systems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describes the basic devices and systems used in the field of telehealth.
Explains the use of equipment such as cameras, microphones, and patient monitoring monitors.
Implements the basic installation, connection and control processes of medical devices.
Recognize the equipment used in portable health units.
Applies simple maintenance, cleaning and safe use rules.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Written and Visual Resources	Overview of Telehealth Systems	Lecture / Question - Answer
2	Written and Visual Resources	Hardware Components: Camera, Microphone, Speaker	Lecture / Video / Question - Answer
3	Written and Visual Resources	Basic Imaging Equipment and Settings	Lecture / Video / Question - Answer
4	Written and Visual Resources	Vital Monitoring Devices (Blood Pressure, Oximeter, etc.)	Lecture / Video / Question - Answer
5	Written and Visual Resources	Device Setup: Connections and Tests	Lecture / Video / Question - Answer
6	Written and Visual Resources	Mobile Health Units: Introduction and Use	Lecture / Video / Question - Answer
7	Written and Visual Resources	Basic Operation of Patient Monitoring Systems	Lecture / Video / Question - Answer
8	Written and Visual Resources	Introduction of Portable Medical Devices	Lecture / Video / Question - Answer
9	Written and Visual Resources	Simple Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting	Lecture / Video / Question - Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Written and Visual Resources	Cleaning, Disinfection and Usage Safety	Lecture / Video / Question - Answer
12	Written and Visual Resources	Medical Equipment Labels and Tracking System	Lecture / Video / Question - Answer
13	Written and Visual Resources	Application Examples	Lecture / Video / Question - Answer
14	Written and Visual Resources	General Review	Lecture / Video / Question - Answer
15	Written and Visual Resources	General Review	Lecture / Video / Question - Answer
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
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It explains the basic medical terminology, communication protocols, and health informatics concepts used in the field.
2	It explains the operating principles of fundamental information technologies, video communication tools, sensor systems, and remote monitoring equipment that form the basis of the profession.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	This document explains the legislation regulating telehealth applications in Turkey, patient rights, data security, and legal requirements regarding the protection of personal data.
2	This document describes the scope, application areas, and clinical workflows of teleconsulting, telemedicine, telecare, and remote patient monitoring models.
3	It describes the functions, data types, information flow, and integration processes of electronic health record systems used in the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It collects data from software and devices used in its field and analyzes key metrics.
2	It describes technical problems that arise during remote patient monitoring.
3	It securely transmits patient data during tele-consulting and tele-care processes.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It applies basic triage, status assessment, and prioritization procedures for the services in its area according to relevant protocols.
2	It ensures that data is entered into electronic health record systems used in the practice of the profession accurately, completely, and in accordance with standards.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It offers solutions to increase the efficiency and workflow of the field and contributes to improvements in implementation processes.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By analyzing clinical and technical situations encountered in field applications, it determines appropriate procedural steps.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They use a foreign language to keep up with developments in their field and communicate with colleagues.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By evaluating remote patient monitoring data, it informs healthcare professionals when necessary if there are risky situations.
2	It offers solutions to increase the efficiency and workflow of the field and contributes to improvements in implementation processes.
3	It identifies data transfer errors, connection problems, or user-caused issues occurring in the devices and software of its field, and applies appropriate solutions.
4	In addition to checking the accuracy of measuring devices and digital monitoring tools used in professional services within their field, they also apply calibration or remeasurement processes when necessary.

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	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
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	0	0	0