SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
AHP253	SUMMER INTERNSHIP	3	0	0	2

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 SİBEL BULUT HAKLI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the summer internship is to enable students to reinforce their knowledge and skills in their professional fields in relevant institutions, to instill professional ethics, work discipline, environmental awareness and work habits in accordance with quality processes, and to develop teamwork, communication, responsibility and problem-solving skills. It also aims to ensure that students comply with occupational health and safety rules and to evaluate their professional development.
Contents of the Course Unit:	As part of their summer internship, students participate in professional activities at relevant institutions for 30 working days, learning to apply occupational health and safety and professional ethics rules, familiarize themselves with institutional procedures, develop teamwork and communication skills, apply their theoretical knowledge to practice, find solutions to professional problems, work in accordance with environmental awareness and quality processes, and report on their internship experience.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
He/She demonstrates behavior in accordance with professional ethics, discipline, and confidentiality principles.
Explains and applies occupational health and safety rules in the work environment.
Takes responsibility within a team.
He/She communicates effectively in the work environment by using professional communication skills.
Analyzes professional problems encountered.
Develops appropriate solutions to the problems encountered.
Plan and manage time management and work planning processes.
It develops an environmentally conscious and quality-oriented work approach.
The report details the work done during the internship period.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Regulation Reading	Field Orientation Including Occupational Health, Quality Processes, and Environmental Awareness	Explain, Discuss
2	Preparing Documents, Personal Preparation for the Internship	Workplace Practice	Application, Report Writing
3	-	Workplace Practice	Application, Report Writing
4	-	Workplace Practice	Application, Report Writing
5	-	Workplace Practice	Application, Report Writing
6	-	Workplace Practice	Application, Report Writing
7	-	Workplace Practice	Application, Report Writing
8	-	Workplace Practice	Application, Report Writing
9	-	Workplace Practice	Application, Report Writing
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Workplace Practice	Application, Report Writing
12	-	Workplace Practice	Application, Report Writing
13	-	Workplace Practice	Application, Report Writing
14	-	Workplace Practice	Application, Report Writing
15	-	Workplace Practice	Application, Report Writing
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Yanardağ, C. H., & Olgun, Ş. (Ed.). (2023). Ameliyathane teknikerliği. Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.

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	It explains fundamental, current, and scientific information related to its field.
2	It describes occupational health and safety, patient safety, and quality management processes.
3	It explains the principles of sterilization, disinfection, and asepsis-antisepsis used in surgical settings.
4	This document explains ethical and legal responsibilities and professional standards in an operating room environment.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It describes the operating principles of surgical instruments, equipment, and technologies used in the operating room.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She solves problems related to his field from a critical perspective.
2	Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with the operating room team.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They effectively apply their knowledge in their field during the implementation phase.
2	Prepares and uses instruments, devices, and materials used in surgical procedures in accordance with proper technique.
3	They play an active role in patient care processes before, during, and after surgery.
4	It fully complies with the practices for maintaining a sterile environment.
5	It ensures the safety of the patient, the team, and the environment in the operating room.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She takes responsibility for improving quality in operating room processes.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	With a lifelong learning mindset, they plan their professional development.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Operating room organization contributes to record keeping, documentation, and teamwork.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It adheres to professional ethical principles, confidentiality, and patient rights.

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	6	8	48
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	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	7	0	49