Course Details Language of Instruction Turkish Level of Course Unit Associate Degree Department / Program First and Emergency Aid Type of Program Formal Education Type of Course Unit Elective Course Delivery Method Face To Face Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to equip students with fundamental knowledge and skills in the protection and promotion of health. The course comprehensively addresses health concepts, the prevention of infectious and chronic diseases, healthy nutrition and physical activity, environmental health, and mental health, with the goal of helping students develop effective health strategies. In this way, students are trained to become conscious and competent professionals in protecting and promoting health. Course Content It begins with health concepts and raising health awareness. The course comprehensively addresses the social, biological, and environmental determinants of health; the role of nutrition and physical activity; and the prevention of infectious and chronic diseases. It also examines the health effects of tobacco, alcohol, and substance use. In addition, topics such as environmental health, mental health, and stress management are covered. By focusing on health policies, health systems, and multidisciplinary approaches, the course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the improvement of health services Course Methods and Techniques Prerequisites and co-requisities None Course Coordinator Instructor Kübra KAYA Name of Lecturers Instructor KÜBRA KAYA Assistants None Work Placement(s) No Recommended or Required Reading Resources Temel, B. A. (2021). Sağlığın korunması ve geliştirilmesi. Ankara: Ema Tıp Yayınları. Course Notes Temel, B. A. (2021). Sağlığın korunması ve geliştirilmesi. Ankara: Ema Tıp Yayınları.