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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

  1. 01 -
  2. 02 -
  3. 03 -
  4. 04 -
  5. 05 -
  6. 06 -
  7. 07 -

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

  1. 01 Temzikan, P. S.,(Ed.) (2015). Sağlık Turizmi, Detay Yayıncılık: Ankara

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 Explain the concepts, characteristics, and types of health tourism. SOLO 4
  2. L02 Will be able to evaluate the importance of health tourism for the country, SOLO 5
  3. L03 Will be able to explain and examine advanced age tourism SOLO 4
  4. L04 Express the development of health tourism and reasons for development. SOLO 2
  5. L05 Discuss the health tourism sector and its regulations. SOLO 5
  6. L06 Examines the health tourism market, industry and treatment processes. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. P05 Describe key ethical principles in psychological research and practice, critically applying these principles to dilemmas across academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. P08 Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating responsibility, bias awareness, conflict resolution skills, and leadership in achieving collective goals.
  9. 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.
  10. P10 Use information and communication technologies (including AI and digital media) responsibly and effectively for research, collaboration, and the dissemination of psychological knowledge.
  11. 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 - - - - - - - - - - - -