OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES IN HEALTH INSTITUTIONS

Course Description

In this course, the following topics are covered: the definition of occupational and occupational diseases, classification of occupational diseases, legal procedures and application in occupational diseases, criteria to be included in the occupational disease class, the legal process to be followed after occupational disease, legal rights and responsibilities of individuals with occupational diseases, health in occupational diseases. the importance of surveillance, diseases due to chemical risk factors, occupational skin cancer and precancerous skin diseases, occupational diseases due to physical risk factors, occupational diseases due to psychosocial risk factors, infectious diseases, occupational diseases due to social respiratory system risk factors, occupational diseases due to radiation and electromagnetic fields, Occupational diseases due to musculoskeletal risk factors and cancers due to occupational risks are included.

OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES IN HEALTH INSTITUTIONS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

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2. 02 -
3. 03 -
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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 T.C. Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı, Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Eğitim ve Araştırma Merkezi 2013, Meslek Hastalıkları
2. 02 T.C Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı, İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Genel Müdürlüğü 2011, Meslek Hastalıkları Rehberi.
3. 03 İş sağlığı ve güvenliği rehberi ÇSGB, Yayın no: 09, 2014
4. 04 Mehmet Berk, Dr. Buhara ÖNAL, Dr.Rana GÜVEN,(2011) Meslek hastalıkları rehberi çalışma ve sosyal güvenlik bakanlığı, İSGGM

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Will be able to explain the basic concepts and historical development about occupational health and safety. SOLO 4
2. L02 Will be able to classify risk, hazard, primary, secondary and tertiary protection concepts. SOLO 3
3. L03 Will be able to explain physical, chemical, biological and psychosocial risks. SOLO 4
4. L04 Evaluate occupational health and safety legislation and practices in health institutions. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyzes, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritizing, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities, supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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