About the Programme
General Information
The First Aid and Emergency Program at Başkent University was established in 2008 within the Vocational School of Health Services. The program is located on the Bağlıca Campus, which covers an area of 275 hectares. Full-time faculty members and instructional staff serve within the program. Decisions regarding the program are made by the board composed of all faculty members of the Vocational School. The First Aid and Emergency Department initiated associate degree education in the 2008?2009 academic year. Students are admitted annually in accordance with determined quotas. Although the medium of instruction is Turkish, basic English language education is also provided.
The First Aid and Emergency Program is a two-year associate degree program that aims to train healthcare technicians capable of performing essential first aid and emergency interventions at the scene and during transport until reaching a medical facility. Within the scope of the program, students receive both theoretical and practical training in basic medical sciences as well as basic life support, emergency care, trauma management, patient and casualty assessment, emergency response procedures, and the operation of ambulances and emergency equipment.
Graduates who successfully complete the program acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate sick and injured individuals, execute appropriate first aid and emergency care, and ensure safe transport to healthcare facilities. Throughout the educational process, significant emphasis is placed on enhancing patient safety, professional ethics, effective communication, teamwork, and accurate, swift decision-making skills in emergency situations.
The First Aid and Emergency Program is a two-year associate degree program that aims to train healthcare technicians capable of performing essential first aid and emergency interventions at the scene and during transport until reaching a medical facility. Within the scope of the program, students receive both theoretical and practical training in basic medical sciences as well as basic life support, emergency care, trauma management, patient and casualty assessment, emergency response procedures, and the operation of ambulances and emergency equipment.
Graduates who successfully complete the program acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate sick and injured individuals, execute appropriate first aid and emergency care, and ensure safe transport to healthcare facilities. Throughout the educational process, significant emphasis is placed on enhancing patient safety, professional ethics, effective communication, teamwork, and accurate, swift decision-making skills in emergency situations.