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| Unit | ABDİ SÜTCÜ HEALTH SERVICES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | SHS184 |
| Name | Ergonomics in Healthcare |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Hilal IŞIK |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this lecture is to teach students the fundamental principles of ergonomics, to equip them with the ability to identify and assess ergonomic risks encountered in healthcare settings, and to contribute to the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders by fostering good working habits.
Course Content
This lecture covers the fundamental concepts of ergonomics, the relationship between people, work and the environment, anthropometry, workplace layout, musculoskeletal disorders among healthcare workers, office ergonomics, ergonomic risks in the fields of dental health and imaging, postural analysis, and ergonomic risk assessment methods.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites
Resources
Carayon, P. (2006). Handbook of human factors and ergonomics in health care and patient safety. CRC press.
Notes
Lecture notes and presentations
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts of ergonomics and its importance in the healthcare sector |
| LO02 | Assesses the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and workload |
| LO03 | Identifies ergonomic risk factors in healthcare settings |
| LO04 | Practises correct posture and body mechanics |
| LO05 | Organises the workplace in accordance with ergonomic principles |
| LO06 | Develops strategies to prevent occupational musculoskeletal disorders |
| LO07 | Uses ergonomic risk assessment methods (at a basic level) |
| LO08 | As a healthcare worker, they develop behaviours aimed at safeguarding their own safety |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic structure and function of human mouth-teeth. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List the main features of prosthetic and orthodontic applications to the oral region. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describe basic information about disinfection, sterilization and hygiene. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines properties related to aesthetic phonation and function. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the tools and equipments used in laboratory. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines the knowledge of field-specific substances. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It explains how to prepare to be installed in dental restorations. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists the laboratory stages of restoration. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepare the restoration of the patient by using basic knowledge and skills. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List the used tools and materials according to the place of use. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepare models of the measures taken by the dentist. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | On prepared models; It provides a fixed and removable partial dentures to be used in the mouth. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepare apparatus such as obturator, splint etc. | |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepare the removable orthodontic apparatus planned by the dentist. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Makes maintenance and simple repair of the tools used. | |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It makes the calibration and maintenance of the tools used regularly and enables them to work in the most efficient way. | |
| PLO17 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determines laboratory deficiencies and makes a request for required materials. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | After graduation, he / she will be aware of the knowledge he / she has learned critically with his / her own knowledge. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Professional and colleagues as having ethical responsibility, communicates with healthy patients and physicians will use the qualification to follow developments in the field and at least one foreign language to communicate with colleagues. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Take measures relating to health and safety in the work environment. Follows the technological developments. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course, the definition of ergonomics and its historical development | Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 2 | The fundamental components of ergonomics (the human–work–environment system) | Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 3 | The relationship between the musculoskeletal system and workload | Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 4 | Occupational musculoskeletal disorders | Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme, Anlatım |
| 5 | Posture and body mechanics | Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 6 | The concept of static and dynamic operation | Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 7 | Ergonomics in computer use | Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Ergonomics in different professions | Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Ergonomics in different professions 2 | Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Organising the workplace | Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 12 | The concept of fatigue | Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Micro-breaks and coping strategies | Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 14 | Exercise and stretching programmes | Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 15 | Topic repetition | Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 72 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,88 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||