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Lesson Information

Course Credit
Course ECTS Credit
Teaching Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Level of Course	Associate's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 5, EQF-LLL: Level 5, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of Course
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?
Course Coordinator	Instructor AYŞE BAYDERE ATAŞ
Instructor (s)
Course Assistant

Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	To provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of ergonomics, ergonomic risks, principles regarding the organization of work environments, and approaches to preventing occupational musculoskeletal disorders; and to raise awareness regarding the safe and ergonomic use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence applications in oral and dental health services.
Course Content	Introduction to ergonomics, fundamental principles and legal aspects of ergonomics, ergonomic risk factors, ergonomics in offices and healthcare institutions, ergonomics in dentistry, four-handed dentistry, motion economy, occupational musculoskeletal disorders and prevention methods, ergonomics in digital work environments, and digital technologies and artificial intelligence applications in oral and dental health.

The aim of the course

To provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of ergonomics, ergonomic risks, principles regarding the organization of work environments, and approaches to preventing occupational musculoskeletal disorders; and to raise awareness regarding the safe and ergonomic use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence applications in oral and dental health services.

Course Content

Introduction to ergonomics, fundamental principles and legal aspects of ergonomics, ergonomic risk factors, ergonomics in offices and healthcare institutions, ergonomics in dentistry, four-handed dentistry, motion economy, occupational musculoskeletal disorders and prevention methods, ergonomics in digital work environments, and digital technologies and artificial intelligence applications in oral and dental health.

Learning Outcomes

Possesses fundamental, up-to-date, and practice-oriented knowledge related to the profession and utilizes it effectively.
Is knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and quality processes.
Evaluates professional problems and issues independently using an analytical and critical approach and proposes solutions.
Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animations, etc.) relevant to the profession.
Assumes responsibility as a team member to solve complex, unforeseen problems encountered in field-related practices.
Engages in career planning and adopts a lifelong learning approach.
Is aware of issues regarding digitalization, environmental consciousness, green transformation, and sustainability.
Upholds social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values during the stages of data collection, evaluation, and the dissemination of results in their field.
Is aware of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Defines oral and dental structures, related diseases, and professional terminology.
Defines oral and dental structures, related diseases, and professional terminology.
Defines oral and dental structures, related diseases, and professional terminology.
Identifies and uses equipment and materials related to oral and dental health.
Prepares the work environment for oral and dental health practices.
Performs sterilization and disinfection of oral and dental health equipment.
Manages the procurement and inventory control of oral and dental health equipment and materials.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Introduction to Ergonomics
2	Basic Principles of Ergonomics
3	Legal Aspects of Ergonomics
4	Office Ergonomics
5	Ergonomics in Healthcare Institutions
6	Ergonomic Arrangements in Healthcare Institutions
7	Ergonomics in Dentistry
8	Ergonomic Arrangements in Dental Clinics
9	Four-Handed Dentistry
10	Motion Economy and Zones of Activity
11	Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders
12	Prevention of Occupational Musculoskeletal
13	Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence, and Ergonomic Work Environments
14	General Review

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