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Program of Medical Documentation and Secretariat

SHMY252

ETHIES IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Course Code
SHMY252
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the concepts of ethics, rights, human rights, the right to life, the right to health, patient rights, and morality.
  2. Be knowledgeable about ethical regulations and records
  3. Knows ethical rules, systems, and principles
  4. Gain insight into ethical approaches and practices in businesses
  5. As part of their ethical approach, staff members understand their duties, authority, and responsibilities
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course covers an introduction to ethics, basic concepts?virtues, the evolution of professional ethics, principles of professional ethics, the employee-employer relationship from an ethical perspective, ethics-related legislation, and issues encountered in practice.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Professional Ethics, Basic Concepts?Virtues, The Development of Professional Ethics
2nd Week Ethics, rights, human rights, the right to life, the right to health, patient rights, and the concept of morality
3rd Week The Concept of a Profession and Principles of Professional Ethics
4th Week Duties, Authorities, and Responsibilities of Employees from an Ethical Perspective
5th Week Duties, Authorities, and Responsibilities of an Occupational Safety Specialist from an Ethical Perspective
6th Week Ethical Systems
7th Week Ethical Legislation
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Records and Record-Keeping in Accordance with Regulations
10th Week Ethical Approaches and Ethical Values in Disasters and Emergencies
11th Week Ethical Practices in Various Professions
12th Week Unethical Behavior and Its Consequences
13th Week Ethical Theories
14th Week Ethical Issues Arising from Workplace Accidents and Occupational Diseases
Recommended or Required ReadingAltın, M., Taşdemir, Ş. (2017). Occupational Health and Safety Education Publications, Konya
Pekkan, E. (2003). Search and Rescue Knowledge and Ethical Values, Anadolu University Publications.
Hasanhanoğlu, C. (2024). Ethical Values in Disaster Risk Management, Unpublished master?s thesis, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load93
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.1
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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