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Teaching Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Level of Course	Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of Course
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
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Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	The aim of this course is to know the basic concepts related to health tourism and medical tourism, to analyze health tourism practices in our country and in the world, and to evaluate the solutions to problems related to health tourism.
Course Content	The concept of health tourism, its development, the concept of medical tourism, elderly and accessible tourism, thermal tourism concepts. Reverse flow concept in medical tourism, tourism health, differences between tourist health and medical tourism. Areas and countries where medical tourists are mostly treated, reasons for development. The place of Asian countries in medical tourism, cross-border patient mobility in European countries and the concept of medical tourism. Medical tourism activities in the American continent. Quality and accreditation practices in health tourism. Evaluation of the effects of technology on health tourism.

The aim of the course

The aim of this course is to know the basic concepts related to health tourism and medical tourism, to analyze health tourism practices in our country and in the world, and to evaluate the solutions to problems related to health tourism.

Course Content

The concept of health tourism, its development, the concept of medical tourism, elderly and accessible tourism, thermal tourism concepts. Reverse flow concept in medical tourism, tourism health, differences between tourist health and medical tourism. Areas and countries where medical tourists are mostly treated, reasons for development. The place of Asian countries in medical tourism, cross-border patient mobility in European countries and the concept of medical tourism. Medical tourism activities in the American continent. Quality and accreditation practices in health tourism. Evaluation of the effects of technology on health tourism.

Learning Outcomes

Having theoretical and practical knowledge about economics, business administration, accounting, law, finance, finance and management science sufficient to comprehend, evaluate and direct the functioning of the health system.
To have knowledge about interpreting the components of national and international health systems and health policies.
To know the sub-departments of health system organization and the employees in these departments, to have knowledge about the duties, authorities and responsibilities of the employees.
To have knowledge about social, environmental and behavioral factors that are related to the improvement of community and individual health.
To improve his knowledge and skills in the management of health institutions, management, production, human resources, finance, accounting, marketing, patient and public relations, quality and patient safety, occupational health and safety, information technologies, health insurance, etc. To gain application skills in their fields.
Gaining the ability to use scientific methods and techniques in critical and creative thinking, decision-making and problem-solving in problems arising in the process of health care management.
To gain the ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret data related to the field of health management.
Developing strategies and suggestions on the management of health institutions and services.
Multi-faceted examination and evaluation of developments related to the management of healthcare institutions using scientific methods and techniques.
To show leadership and leadership characteristics in line with the goals of the institution by evaluating the personality, culture and behavioral characteristics of employees in health institutions.
Demonstrate the ability to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve problems encountered in healthcare management practices.
On the basis of lifelong learning philosophy, to gain the ability to constantly renew oneself by determining learning needs, to follow current developments in science and technology in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary fields.
To acquire a foreign language that will follow the basic and professional developments in the field.
To have the competence of using the correct and proper grammar and terminology used in health institutions in written and verbal communication.
Sharing their thoughts and solution suggestions on issues related to the management of health institutions in written and verbal form with the relevant parties inside and outside the institution.
To gain the ability to use information and communication technologies, equipment such as photography and video in professional field, media and social media for the purpose and desired result.
To gain the awareness of social responsibility and to be able to demonstrate their knowledge on this subject with practice in the field.
Reflecting the management philosophy and management functions in management practices in accordance with each unit.
As an individual, his appearance is an example to the institution with his positive attitude and behavior; being open to continuous improvement and change.
To be sensitive to general health problems in the country or the world, to interpret and evaluate solutions.
To act in accordance with the legal regulations related to the field and social, scientific and professional ethical principles.
Gaining the ability to conduct multidisciplinary teamwork effectively, efficiently and in line with ethical principles.
The ability to use health resources correctly by increasing the health literacy level of the society.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Health Tourism General Conceptual Framework
2	Historical Development and Economic Dimensions of Health Tourism
3	Types of Health Tourism
4	Medical Tourism in the World-I (Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, America, India)
5	Medical Tourism in the World-II (Cuba, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Turkey)
6	Medical Tourism in Turkey
7	Regulations for Health Tourism in Turkey
8	Mid-Term Exam
9	The Role of Intermediary Institutions in Health Tourism
10	Importance of Quality and Accreditation in Health Tourism
11	The Future of Health Tourism
12	Importance of Technological Developments in Health Tourism
13	New Trends Contributing to Health Tourism
14	An overview

Resources

1- Sağlık Turizmi Prof. Dr. Dilaver TENGİLİMOĞLU (Siyasal Kitabevi) - 2017
2- Medical Tourism WHO. 2013.

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