Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1ANS121Basic Health Information2+0+02216.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Anesthesia
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge and attitudes regarding the definition of health, the importance of preventive health, the causes and mechanisms of diseases that are significant for society, and the protection of health.
Course Content This course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge on protecting and improving individual and community health. The course covers concepts of health, prevention of infectious and chronic diseases, infection control, accident prevention, first aid, nutrition, substance abuse, mental health, child and women’s health, reproductive health, and family planning. It is intended that students will be able to apply this knowledge in their daily lives.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture (direct instruction), question-and-answer, discussion, case study analysis, group work, and brainstorming techniques are used.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Instructor Kübra KAYA
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Turgay KARA
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Textbooks Slide
Küçük, G. K. (Ed.). (2022). Hastalık bilgisi. Hedef Kitabevi.
Course Notes Küçük, G. K. (Ed.). (2022). Hastalık Bilgisi. Hedef Kitabevi.

Course Category
Health %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 60

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explains basic health concepts and the methods for protecting and promoting health at both individual and community levels.
2 Explains the methods of prevention from infectious and common communicable diseases in society, as well as infection control practices.
3 Identifies the methods of preventing chronic diseases and accidents, and applies basic first aid principles.
4 Explains the effects of proper and balanced nutrition on health.
5 Explains youth-specific problems, methods of prevention against substance addiction, and strategies for maintaining mental health.
6 Explains basic information about child, women’s, and men’s health, as well as reproductive health and family planning methods.
7 Evaluates the acquired health knowledge and applies it in daily life.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Basic Health Concepts and General Definitions Course introduction Instructor's notes
2 Protection and Promotion of Health, Individual and Community Health Reading resources related to the topic Instructor's notes
3 Methods of Prevention from Infectious Diseases Reading resources related to the topic Instructor's notes
4 Infection Control Reading resources related to the topic Instructor's notes
5 Common Infectious Diseases in the Community Reading Resources Related to the Topic Instructor's notes
6 Common Chronic Diseases in the Community Reading Resources Related to the Topic Instructor's notes
7 Accident Prevention and Basic Principles of First Aid Reading Resources Related to the Topic Instructor's notes
8 Midterm All matters up to visa
9 Adequate and Balanced Nutrition Reading Resources Related to the Topic Instructor's notes
10 Adolescent Period Characteristics and Prevention of Substance Addiction Reading Resources Related to the Topic Instructor ` s notes
11 Mental Health, Stress, and Coping Strategies Reading Resources Related to the Topic Instructor's notes
12 Child Health and Growth-Development Monitoring Reading Resources Related to the Topic Instructor notes
13 Women’s Health and Reproductive Health Reading Resources Related to the Topic Instructor notes
14 Family Planning Methods and Counseling Services Reading Resources Related to the Topic
15 General Review

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 4 4
C2 3 4
C3 3 3
C4 4
C5 3
C6 4
C7 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant