HEALTH TOURISM
- Course
- TRHM415 - HEALTH TOURISM
- Department
- School of Tourism and Hotel Management
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 5
- T+P+L
- 2 + 0 + 1
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
HEALTH TOURISM
HEALTH TOURISM
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
No evaluation items have been defined.
Course outcomes
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the Course |
| Week 2 | An overview of the concept of tourism |
| Week 3 | Health Tourism Concept and Features |
| Week 4 | Thermal Tourism |
| Week 5 | Concept of Medical Tourism and Medical Tourism in Turkey |
| Week 6 | Medical Tourism in the World |
| Week 7 | Wellness Tourism |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exam Week |
| Week 9 | SPA Services and Applications |
| Week 10 | Barrier-Free Tourism |
| Week 11 | third year tourism |
| Week 12 | Student Project Presentations |
| Week 13 | Student Project Presentations |
| Week 14 | End of Term Exams |
| Week 15 | - |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Temzikan, P. S.,(Ed.) (2015). Sağlık Turizmi, Detay Yayıncılık: Ankara
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Explain the concepts, characteristics, and types of health tourism. SOLO 4
- L02 Will be able to evaluate the importance of health tourism for the country, SOLO 5
- L03 Will be able to explain and examine advanced age tourism SOLO 4
- L04 Express the development of health tourism and reasons for development. SOLO 2
- L05 Discuss the health tourism sector and its regulations. SOLO 5
- L06 Examines the health tourism market, industry and treatment processes. SOLO 4
Program Outcomes
- P01 Demonstrate an understanding of the core subfields of psychology — including but not limited to clinical, developmental, cognitive, social, and biological/neuroscientific psychology — and their interconnections with other scientific disciplines, critically evaluating the value of a multidisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry in psychology.
- P02 Apply scientific methods, research techniques, measurement and psychometric principles (e.g., reliability, validity, scale development/adaptation), and quantitative/statistical reasoning to investigate psychological phenomena, recognizing methodological strengths, limitations, common reasoning fallacies, and the flaws of pseudoscience.
- P03 Employ logical, intuitive, and creative thinking to analyze psychological concepts, evaluate theories (including their historical and philosophical development), synthesize information, and solve complex problems related to cognition and behavior.
- P04 Integrate psychological theories and findings into practical settings (e.g., business, policy, clinical/counseling contexts, and daily life), applying foundational applied skills such as interviewing, observation, and case formulation, drawing meaningful conclusions to inform individual, organizational, and societal practices.
- P05 Describe key ethical principles in psychological research and practice, critically applying these principles to dilemmas across academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
- P06 Recognize how individual differences (e.g., beliefs, values, backgrounds) impact behavior and relationships; use psychological knowledge to prevent or resolve intercultural and interpersonal conflicts and promote inclusive, respectful interactions.
- P07 Exhibit self-regulation and self-awareness, demonstrating a commitment to psychological well-being, effective time management, constructive incorporation of feedback, and ongoing personal and professional development.
- P08 Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating responsibility, bias awareness, conflict resolution skills, and leadership in achieving collective goals.
- P09 Communicate psychological knowledge clearly and appropriately for academic, professional, and public audiences using inclusive language, both in written and oral formats, and by accurately summarizing and presenting research findings.
- P10 Use information and communication technologies (including AI and digital media) responsibly and effectively for research, collaboration, and the dissemination of psychological knowledge.
- P11 Embrace lifelong learning and adaptability in response to evolving psychological knowledge and societal needs, engaging with global perspectives and demonstrating intercultural awareness.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L06 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |