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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 anatomical structure and function of people. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Defines the modalities used in medical imaging and the selection of appropriate modalities | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List the usage steps of medical imaging devices. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describe medical imaging methods. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists the radiology tools and equipment. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Plans the procedures for preanalytical, analytical and post analytical phases. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepare the patient before the radiology examination. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Takes necessary measures for radiation safety. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the medical examination parameters correctly. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Performs contrast agent administration as prescribed to the patient. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Enables recording and archiving of the resulting image onto film, paper, CD or DVD. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It makes the calibration and maintenance of radiology devices regularly | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Identify and obtain the deficiencies of radiological examination units. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Provides coordination by informing the physician about the critical values. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | After graduation, the student will have the ability to critically evaluate the information he has learned with his knowledge. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | It works in harmony with the team members in the Angiography and Interventional Radiology units. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Be able to communicate with colleagues, patients and physicians in a healthy and ethical sense. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses information communication technologies and at least one foreign language. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes measures related to health and safety in the work environment and makes the first intervention when necessary. | 3 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows the technological developments and analyzes the dynamics specific to the field. |
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 | ||