HEALTH SERVICES IN DISASTER

Course Description

The content of this course; general definitions and concepts related to disastrous situations, causes of disastrous situations and prevention methods, disaster and disaster culture, disaster management, emergency action and evacuation plans, health and support services in disastrous situations are included. These are definition of catastrophic situations, common characteristics, natural disasters and man-made disasters and preparedness for disastrous situations, epidemiological characteristics of catastrophic situations, assessment of the health of individuals in disastrous situations and triage, rapid assessment, response to disastrous situations-emergency phase organization of aid, recognition and protection of risk groups, nutrition in catastrophic situations, environmental health services, temporary shelters and approaches to protection from communicable diseases, evaluation and protection of individuals' mental health in disastrous situations, recognition and prevention of ethical violations in disastrous situations.

HEALTH SERVICES IN DISASTER

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Course outcomes

No course outcomes have been defined yet.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Osman Karababa. OLAĞANDIŞI DURUMLARDA SAĞLIK HİZMETLERİ SAĞLIK ÇALIŞANININ EL KİTABI, Aralık 2002.
2. 02 Havva TEL. OLAĞANÜSTÜ DURUMLAR VE HEMŞİRELİK, Anadolu Hemşirelik ve Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 2016;19:4.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Must be able to define emergency and disaster SOLO 3
2. L02 Prepares, implements and supervises theories and approaches in the use of health services in disasters. SOLO 3
3. L03 To knows disaster and crisis management, creates and implements risk maps and disaster plans SOLO 3
4. L04 To shouldbe planned shelter, water, immunization, nutrition and implemented in disasters SOLO 4
5. L05 Should be able to know and apply triage 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.

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