Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
190400907109HEALTH TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENTElective474
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of lesson; students, the use of scientific information and technology, its strategic importance, institutions and people in health technology management, the importance of general science and technology management policies, theoretical knowledge about the use and production of high-cost health technologies in the health sector, inclusive practice in hospital technology management, necessary approaches for practical applications raise awareness of the issues.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tekin SANCAR
Learning Outcomes
1The ability to have knowledge about health sciences and to apply the acquired knowledge
2Ability to recognize, formulate and solve medical problems
3Ability to understand and apply professional and ethical responsibility
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No
Course Contents
This course covers the concepts, definitions, importance and development of science and technology management; health technology groups, health equipment and medicines; Health technology management and evaluation in Turkey; technological needs / requirements in health institutions, outsourcing of health technologies; health technology development stages and management; Includes feasibility study and benefit assessment.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Science and Technology Management: Concepts, Definitions, Importance, Necessity, Stages of Development
2Science and Technology Management in Turkey: Development, Current Situation, Measures
3Health Technology Management: Development, Concepts, Definitions, Equipment and Medicine
4Developmental Stages of Healthcare Techniques and Technologies (For Healthcare Equipment, Medicines), Management Stages
5Country Level Health Technology Management: Current Situation, Country Practices, Results
6Country Level Health Technology Management in Turkey: Current Situation
7Country Level Health Technology Management in Turkey: Precautions (Health Equipment, Medicines)
8Midterm Exam
9Unit Level Technology Management in Healthcare Organizations: Current Situation, Problems, Precautions, Pressures on Managers
10Management of Technological Needs in Healthcare Institutions
11Meeting the Need from Outside the Organization: Demand Evaluation in Technology Selection
12Feasibility Research in Technology Selection, Benefit Research in Technology Selection, Purchase of Technological Product
13Organization of Technical Services in Health Institutions: Technical Services, Technical Service Units/Maintenance and Repair Services in Health Institutions, Adjustment Control (Calibration) Services, Technological Risk Management
14Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Sargutan A. Erdal (2006) Technology Management in Health Sector and Health Institutions, Hacettepe University Press, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
No
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Individual Study for Mid term Examination6848
Individual Study for Final Examination71070
Homework3412
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)132
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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