Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3ANS225Professıonal Ethıcs and Communıcatıon2+0+02210.09.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Anesthesia
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To provide students with the skill of effective communication; to equip them with the competence to use verbal, nonverbal, written, and symbolic communication processes effectively in health services; and to create an awareness of developing behavior in accordance with ethical values in professional life.
Course Content This course covers the topics of communication, ethics, and patient rights in the field of health. After the aim and learning objectives of the course are introduced, the elements and types of communication and the importance of correct communication in health worker–patient interaction are covered. The concepts of ethics and morality, professional and medical ethics, the importance of teamwork, basic moral values, value conflicts, definitions of offenses, and malpractice are addressed. In addition, ethical principles in emergency medicine and patient rights in Turkey and around the world are examined, and the course is completed with a general review
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 None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Mutlu Erdi Bilecen
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources
Ersoy, N., & Gündoğmuş, Ü. N. (2021). Medical ethics. Nobel Publishing.
Aydın, E. (2020). Ethics and values in health. Istanbul Medical Bookstore.
Demirhan, H. (2019). Communication skills. Pegem Academy.
Course Notes Instructor Officer lecture notes

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 Uses communication tools and methods; incorporates effective speaking, listening, and body language into the communication process.
2 Expresses their feelings and thoughts verbally and in writing, and adapts to communication within the team and institution.
3 Establishes appropriate communication with special patient groups (children, the elderly, people with disabilities, individuals in crisis); shows respect for different cultures and beliefs.
4 Knows the rules of professional ethics and behaves in accordance with ethical values and patient rights in communication among the patient, the patient ` s relatives, and the health worker.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course Description: Introduction, Aim and Learning Objectives Reading related resources Read the relevant sources on the subject
2 Communication Items Reading related resources
3 Types of Communication Reading related resources
4 Communication Types Reading related resources
5 Communication in Health- I Reading related resources
6 Communication in Health- II Reading related resources
7 Ethical and Moral Concepts Reading related resources
8 Midterm Exam Midterm Exam
9 Concepts of Professional and Medical Ethics Reading related resources
10 teamwork Reading related resources
11 Fundamental Moral Values and Value Conflicts Reading related resources
12 Criminal Offenses and Malpractice Read the relevant sources on the subject
13 Ethical Principles in Emergency Medicine Reading related resources
14 Patient Rights in Turkey and Around the World Reading related resources
15 General Review and Assessment Reading related resources

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 5
C2 3 5
C3 4 3
C4 5

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