Program Qualifications

Program outcomes

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

Program information

Academic unit

Vocational School of Health Services

Program director

Lec. Bahriye TERLEMEZ

Program type

Associate Degree Program

Level of degree

Short Cycle (Associate's) Degree

Degree earned

Upon graduation, a Diploma in Medical Documentation and Secretariat is obtained. His title is a Health Technician (Medical Secretary).

Education type

Full-time, part-time, intermittent/sandwich, e-learning, distance learning, blended learning

Admission requirements

For 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 learning

Students 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

Cum. GPA of at least 2.00/4.00, all courses passed with at least DD/S, minimum 120 ECTS and the compulsory internship.

Program profile

This 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 graduates

Graduates; 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 degree

Upon 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. 

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.