About the Programme
General Information
The aim of Başkent University Vocational School of Health Services is to train qualified health technicians to meet the growing demand in the rapidly changing and developing healthcare sector. The School offers a total of 11 programs: Oral and Dental Health, Operating Room Services, Anesthesia, Dialysis, Physiotherapy, First and Emergency Aid, Occupational Health and Safety, Pathology Laboratory Techniques, Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services, Medical Imaging Techniques, and Elderly Care. In the curricula designed with a contemporary approach, in addition to courses in basic medical sciences, behavioral sciences, and social sciences, students take vocational courses tailored to the specific requirements of each program, delivered by experienced academic staff. Before participating in clinical practice, students have the opportunity to practice on various simulators and models in the School's modern and well-equipped vocational skills laboratory.
Practical training, which constitutes an important component of the programs, is carried out under the supervision of experienced academic staff at Başkent University's healthcare facilities equipped with advanced technology and at other practice settings that meet the educational requirements of the respective programs. In all programs, students complete a 30-working-day summer internship at the end of their first year and take an increasing number of practical courses toward the final semesters of their programs, thereby preparing them for employment in their respective fields after graduation. In accordance with the relevant regulations, graduates also have the opportunity to take the Vertical Transfer Examination and transfer to bachelor's degree programs to complete their undergraduate education.
Practical training, which constitutes an important component of the programs, is carried out under the supervision of experienced academic staff at Başkent University's healthcare facilities equipped with advanced technology and at other practice settings that meet the educational requirements of the respective programs. In all programs, students complete a 30-working-day summer internship at the end of their first year and take an increasing number of practical courses toward the final semesters of their programs, thereby preparing them for employment in their respective fields after graduation. In accordance with the relevant regulations, graduates also have the opportunity to take the Vertical Transfer Examination and transfer to bachelor's degree programs to complete their undergraduate education.
Departments
- Health Services Vocational School
- Department of Dentistry Services
- Program of Oral and Dental Health
- Department of Health Care Services
- Program of Elderly Care
- Department of Medical Services and Techniques
- Program of Anesthesia
- Program of Dialysis
- Program of First and Emergency Aid
- Program of First and Emergency Aid (Evening Education) *
- Program of Medical Documentation and Secretariat
- Program of Medical Imaging Techniques
- Program of Operating Room Services
- Program of Pathology Laboratory Techniques
- Department of Property Protection and Safety
- Program of Occupational Health and Safety
- Department of Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Program of Physiotherapy
* Semi-passive