Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Enver Alper SİNANOĞLU
Associate Prof. Dr. Fatih Mehmet COŞKUNSES
Associate Prof. Dr. Hatice DURAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Sadi MEMİŞ
Associate Prof. Dr. Berkay TOKUÇ

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Defines the concept of occupational health and safety. Summarizes the historical developmentof occupational safety and health in Turkey and the world
2) Explains the basic principles of occupational health and safety. Defines safety culture and the benefits.
3) Determines and compares the relationship of socio-economic development and occupational health and safety.
4) Explains the occupational health and safety current regulations in our country.
5) Defines the Foundation of Risk assessment and necessity. Evaluates the risks at work.
6) Makes the definition of occupational hygiene. Defines the responsibilities and relationships of occupational hygiene
7) Defines the basic concept of ergonomics. Defines the effects of ergonomic risks. Explaines the work to be done to prevent the effects of the ergonomic risks. .

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Learning Outcomes
	1	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation
	2	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation
	3	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation
	4	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation
	5	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation
	6	No relation	No relation	Middle	No relation	No relation	No relation
	7	No relation	Middle	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Concept, development and the rules of Occupational Health and safety Culture and overview of Occupational Health and safety Occupational health and Safety in Turkey and the World Occupational Health and Safety Laws Occupational Hygiene (Physical Risk Factors, Chemical Risk Factors, Biological Risk Factors, Psychosocial Risk Factors, Ergonomics, Personal Protective Equipment) Risk Management and Assessment In Dentistry, Occupational Risks Ergonomics In Dentistry Skeletal System Diseases Infection control in dentistry

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction, Presentation of the Program, Development of Concepts and Rules of Occupational Health and Safety
2) Occupational Health and Safety Overview and Safety Culture, Health and Safety in Turkey and the World
3) Occupational Health and Safety in Laws
4) Risk Management and Evaluation
5) Risk Management and Evaluation (practical)
6) Occupational Hazards in Dentistry (Injuries, Noise Exposure, Vibration Exposure, Laser, Infectious Diseases, Chemistry and Anesthesia, Radiation)
7) Occupational Hazards in Dentistry (Injuries, Noise Exposure, Vibration Exposure, Laser, Infectious Diseases, Chemistry and Anesthesia, Radiation)
8) Occupational Hazards in Dentistry (Injuries, Noise Exposure, Vibration Exposure, Laser, Infectious Diseases, Chemistry and Anesthesia, Radiation)
9) Midterm
10) Ergonomics
11) Ergonomics in dentistry
12) Ergonomics in dentistry
13) Musculoskeletal System Diseases - Precautions
14) Infection control
15) Infection control
16) Infection control
17) MIDTERM

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

40%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	50%
Semester Studies	Practices	1	50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Occupational Health and Safety and Ergonomy In Dentistry		Elective	Bachelor's degree	3	Fall	2