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Medical Documentation And Secretarial Training Associate Degree Program

Academic Unit Presenting the ProgramMedical Documentation And Secretarial Training
Program DirectorLec. Bahriye TERLEMEZ
Program TypeAssociate Degree Program
Level of Degree EarnedShort Cycle (Associate's) Degree
Degree EarnedUpon graduation, a Diploma in Medical Documentation and Secretariat is obtained. His title is a Health Technician (Medical Secretary).
Education TypeTam zamanlı, yarı zamanlı, aralıklı/sandviç, e-öğrenme, uzaktan öğrenme, harmanlanmış öğrenme
Registration Acceptance ConditionsFor Turkish Citizens: (1)High School Diploma, (2) Placement through a centralised, nation-wide student selection and placement examination organized by Assessment, Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM). Candidates gain access to the programmes based on their composite scores consisting of the scores on the centralized exam and high school grade point averages. For International Students (YÖS Sınavı istemeyen programlar için): High School Diploma and its "Certificate of Equivalency” granted by the Turkish Ministry of National Education (MoNE). Candidates gain access to the programmes based on their high school grade point averages. For International Students (YÖS Sınavı isteyen programlar için): (1)High School Diploma and its "Certificate of Equivalency” granted by the Turkish Ministry of National Education (MoNE). (2) Exam for International Student (YÖS) or international university entrance examinations such as SAT I, ACT, etc., recognised by the national authority in higher education, the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). Candidates gain access to the programmes based on their scores obtained from YÖS or equivalent exams.
Recognition of Prior LearningStudents may apply for exemption from the courses they have taken in another higher education or equally accredited institution. Exemption requests are decided by the board of governors of the School, which considers the opinion of the lecturer responsible for that course.
Degree Requirements and Rules The students studying in this undergraduate program are required to have a Cumulative Grade Points Average (Cum.GPA) of not less than 2.00/4.00 and have completed all the courses with at least a letter grade of DD/S in the program in order to graduate. The minimum number of ECTS credits required for graduation is 120. It is also mandatory for the students to complete their compulsory internship in a specified duration and quality.
Program ProfileThis program; The program aims to train medical secretaries who save time and labor by providing written and verbal communication, record and archive the diagnosis and treatments, record and archive the diagnosis and treatments of health care personnel in accordance with the requirements of the era. program; The program aims to train medical secretaries who save time and labor by providing written and verbal communication, recording and archiving diagnosis and treatments, conducting written and verbal communication of individuals and organizations in accordance with international occupational criteria.
Occupational Profiles of GraduatesGraduates; In addition to medical units such as clinics, polyclinics, laboratories, operating rooms, emergency services of private and public health institutions, they also serve in administrative units such as health board, patient acceptance, archive of patient files.
Access To Upper DegreeUpon successful completion of this programme, students may apply to first cycle degree programmes in or a related field of the study and gain access to these programmes through a centralised, nation-wide Vertical Transfer Examination (Dikey Geçiş Sınavı).
Exams, Assessment and Grading

Students will take a minimum of one midterm examination. In addition to midterms, they will be assigned projects and homeworks whose deadlines will be specified at the beginning of the semester. At the end of each semester, the students are required to take a final examination. The course content, the requirements (midterm, project, assignment and final examination) and their contribution to the final grade is specified on the website. Student regulations and the final examination dates are determined by the university and final examinations take place as announced. The students are graded according to their midterm, project, assignment and final examination results.

The passing grade at Namık Kemal University is 60 out of 100. However, the grade of the final examination or the retake should be a minimum of 50. Exams are evaluated on a scale of 100. The final grade of a course is the sum total of %30 of the midterm grade and %70 of the final or the retake examination grades. However, the calculation of the final grade of a course can be determined and announced at the beginning of the semester by the Faculty/College Council as the sum total of ranging between %30 – %50 of the midterm examination and %50 – %70 of the final examination as long as the addition equals to a scale of 100. As a result of the calculation, if the value after the decimal is less than five, the grade is finalized by lowering it to the decimal value; if more than five, upgrading it to the next decimal value.

Final and retake grades are submitted to the Student Affairs along with the evaluation criteria. The grades are announced on the student information system.

 

 

 Grades

 

The grading system to evaluate the student performance is signified by the values in the chart below. For each course students are graded by letters. Letter grades, coefficients and ratios are as follows:

 

Grade

Letter Grade

Coefficient

Status

90-100

AA

4.00

Pass

80-89

BA

3.50

Pass

70-79

BB

3.00

Pass

65-69

CB

2.50

Pass

60-64

CC

2.25

Pass

50-59

DD

1.50

Fail

30-49

FD

1.00

Fail

0-29

FF

0.00

Fail

 

Students are required to retake the courses from which they received DD, FD or FF during the first oncoming semester in which these courses are offered.

Successful Students

Students who complete their associate or undergraduate degree with a grade point average of 3.00 – 3.49 graduate as honor students; 3.50 and above as high honor students. 

Graduation Requirements
Teaching Methods

Teaching methods are determined so as to improve skills, such as teaching-learning strategies, self-discipline, life-long learning, observation, sharing knowledge, presentation, critical thinking, teamwork, effective use of informatics.

Moreover, the choice of teaching methods pays heed to supporting students with different skills. The teaching methods used in the program are listed below*: 

TEACHING METHODS*

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

MEANS

Course

Listening and interpretation

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Discussion Course

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Special Support / Structural Examples

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Playing a Role / Drama

Special skills planned beforehand

Standard classroom technologies, special equipment

Problem Solving

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Case Study

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Brainstorming

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Small Group Discussion

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Presentation

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Real or virtual environment suitable for observation

Simulation

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, informatics skills

Real or virtual environment suitable for observation

Seminar

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, listening and interpretation, management skills

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Group Study

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, critical thinking, question development, management skills, team work

 

Field / Land Study

Observation / situation handling, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading

 

Laboratory

Observation/situation handling, informatics, management skills, team work

Special equipment

Homework

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, Informatics

Internet database, library database, e-mail

Oral Exam

 

 

Survey and Questionnaire Study

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading

 

Panel

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Guest Speaker

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Student Club Activity / Projects

Observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, management skills, special skills planned beforehand

 

*One or more of the listed methods can be used depending on the specificity of the course. 

Program Outcomes

1-Share his/her thoughts about the issues related to his/her field and suggestions for solution to the problems with the experts and non-experts.
2-Informs the related people and institutions by using the basic knowledge and skills about the field; transfers thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and verbally.
3-He / she carry out a given task independently by using his basic knowledge about his/her field.
4-Uses basic level theoretical and practical knowledge, basic computer programs and related technologies about the field.
5-Has basic level of theoretical and practical knowledge about the field.
6-Works as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.
7-Contributes to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation, application and announcement of the results about the field.
8-Evaluates the basic level knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach; determines learning needs, directs the learning and has lifelong learning awareness.
9-Uses Informatics and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of "European Computer Using License" required by the field
10-Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules about the field.
11-Acts and participates in accordance with quality management and processes.
12-Has sufficient awareness of individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety.
13-Acts in accordance with the laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethical rules regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities as an individual.
14-Be an example to society with their external appearance, demeanor, attitude and behavior.
15-Has the experience to work to be able to with other health disciplines.

Curriculum

Medical Documentation And Secretarial Training


1st Class

2024-2025 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
ANT001 Anatomy 2 0 3
TSP106 Basic Computer Usage I 3 0 3
TSP101 Biostatistics I 2 0 3
YDİ101 Foreign Language I (English) 2 0 2
TSP206 Health Institutions Management 2 0 3
TBT001 Medical Terminology 2 0 3
ATİ101 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I 2 0 2
TSP107 Ten Finger Keybord Usage Technigues I 3 0 4
TDİ101 Turkish Language I 2 0 2
Elective TIBBİ DOKÜMANTASYON VE SEKRETERLİK 1.SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ SEÇMELİ DERSLERİ() 5
TSP109 Communication and Protocol Knowledge 2 0 2
TSP108 Organizational Behavior in Health Institutions 2 0 3
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 30
2nd Class

2024-2025 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
TSP311 Health Knowledge Systems 4 0 3
TSP303 Medical Secretarial 3 0 3
TSP315 Professional Practice I 2 16 11
TSP312 Writing Technics 3 0 3
Elective TIBBİ DOKÜMANTASYON VE SEKRETERLİK 2.SINIF GÜZ DÖNEMİ SEÇMELİ DERSLERİ() 7
TSP314 Health Communication 2 0 2
TSP309 Public Relations in Health Instıtutıons 2 0 2
İSG001 Work Health and Safety at Work 2 0 3
Elective Üniversite Genel Seçmeli Dersler() 3
UNİSEC-SHMYO 003 Entrepreneurship 2 0 3
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 30

Matrix of Course - Program Outcomes

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TSP311 Health Knowledge Systems
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TSP312 Writing Technics
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TSP314 Health Communication
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