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Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT318

PROFESSIONAL LEGISLATION

Course Code
DKT318
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. This lesson includes the comprehending and interpretation of legal documents applied in the field of medicine, health and language speech therapy. Within the scope of the course, rights, regulations, procedures and laws related to the legislation will be examined.
  2. Demonstrates an approach that complies with patient and animal rights.
  3. Explains the duties and responsibilities of the speech and language therapist in accordance with the legislation
  4. Categorizes diagnostic manuals and summarizes their content.
  5. Compares professional legislation in the world and in our country.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis lesson includes the comprehending and interpretation of legal documents applied in the field of medicine, health and language speech therapy. Within the scope of the course, rights, regulations, procedures and laws related to the legislation will be examined.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General view
2nd Week Medical ethics
3rd Week Patient rights
4th Week The Helsinki Principle and ethics for patients
5th Week Animal testing and legislation
6th Week Research ethics
7th Week Important laws and regulations in the field of health
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Important laws and regulations for patients
10th Week Duties and responsibilities of the speech-language pathologist
11th Week Application examples around the world
12th Week ICF, ICD, DSM
13th Week ÇÖZGER
14th Week An overview
15th Week Feedbacks
Recommended or Required ReadingKummer, A. W., & Turner, J. (2011, November). Ethics in the practice of speech-language pathology in health care settings. In Seminars in speech and language (Vol. 32, No. 04, pp. 330-337). Thieme Medical Publishers
Professional Laws and Regulations
Laws and Regulations Related to Patients
ÇÖZGER Guideline
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 10 2 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 16 16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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