THE IMPACT OF THE ENVIRONMENT ON HEALTH

Course Description

This course enables students to evaluate the effects of environmental factors on human health and develop approaches for preventing environmental health risks. The course covers the fundamental concepts of environmental health, including air, water, and soil pollution, waste management, noise, radiation, and chemical and biological environmental hazards. It examines the impact of environmental risks on communicable and chronic diseases, the protection of vulnerable populations, the reduction of environmental exposures, and sustainable environmental practices. In addition, environmental health policies, environmental ethics, individual and societal responsibilities, and the promotion of healthy living environments are addressed to foster awareness and encourage responsible action.

THE IMPACT OF THE ENVIRONMENT ON HEALTH

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Course Syllabus

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Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Refers to the impact of the environment on health SOLO 3
2. L02 The effects of changes and developments in external environmental conditions on environmental health SOLO 4
3. L03 Evaluates the environmental impact of the correct use of management functions. SOLO 5
4. L04 Discusses the environmental impact of health problems. SOLO 5
5. L05 Relates the effects of the environment on health. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Has up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge about Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
2. P02 Identifies and defines problems using up-to-date knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and plans treatment as per evaluation results.
3. P03 Implements and monitors the development of physiotherapy and rehabilitation processes within the frame of professional ethical principles, and changes or terminates processes when necessary
4. P04 Executes the necessary protocols for physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices by using the relevant technology, training and treatment equipment.
5. P05 Takes responsibility, individually and as a team member, to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
6. P06 Can independently carry out projects and research related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, transfers results to the field application.
7. P07 Contributes to the protection of public health in line with social needs and to the creation of necessary rehabilitation and health policies in parallel with the needs of the society.
8. P08 Embraces personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; uses information resources effectively.
9. P09 Commands a foreign language in order to follow the developments in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as communicate in Turkish orally and in writing.
10. P10 Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
11. P11 Contributes quality management processes, and in- field and extra-field education and professional promotion programs, and represents its profession at national and international level.

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