Program Overview

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Program Information

The program in Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services at Medipol University aims to train knowledgeable medical secretaries committed to ethical values. These professionals will work on compiling, organizing, and presenting findings from scientific research in various branches of medicine and health technology for the benefit of researchers.

Aim

The aim of the program is to educate medical secretaries who can assess and apply information from foundational theoretical and practical courses, supported by textbooks containing current information, practical tools, and other resources in the field of Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services.

Qualification Awarded

Upon completion of the program, students are awarded a Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) qualification.

Registration and Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must have completed high school or equivalent education, obtained a diploma, and achieved a sufficient score in the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) in the Basic Proficiency Test (TYT). Admission to the program is based on the principles determined by the Higher Education Council. Foreign students are accepted according to the success criteria determined by the Senate.

Graduation Requirements

Students who successfully complete all the courses, applications, and internships prescribed in the program, and who have earned a minimum of 120 ECTS credits in total, are eligible to receive a diploma. The graduation success degree is determined by the overall weighted grade point average.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students may apply for exemption from the courses they have previously enrolled in and successfully completed at their higher education institutions or from an institution with recognized equivalence. Exemption requests, when deemed necessary, are decided by the board of directors based on the opinion of the instructor responsible for the relevant course.

Lesson Plan - ECTS Credits

The program includes a variety of courses, such as Medical Terminology, Introduction to Business Science, Public Health, Medical Documentation I and II, Marketing Principles and Marketing in Health Services, and more. Each course has a specified number of ECTS credits.

Program Qualification

The program qualification includes knowledge, skills, and competencies in areas such as:

• Theoretical and factual knowledge in Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services
• Cognitive and practical skills in applying foundational knowledge
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and other healthcare professionals
• Consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection, and work safety issues

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the program have job opportunities in outpatient clinics, clinics, information processing units, patient admission and registration services, human resources departments, and central medical archive services of public and private healthcare institutions.

Upgrading

After graduation from associate degree programs, there is an opportunity to study in undergraduate programs as a result of vertical transition examination (VTE).

Type of Training

The program is full-time.

Assessment and Evaluation

The success status in a course is determined by the course grade. The course grade is obtained by evaluating the student's success in midterm exams and alternative assignments, practical work, group projects, and similar activities throughout the semester, along with the general exam.

Head of Department/Program

The Head of Department is Dr. Elif Zeynep YILMAZ, and the Programme Directors are 琀.G顤. Aslhan DEMRCAN and 琀.G顤. 珵er DEMR.

Learning Experiences

The program uses various learning experiences, including:

• Discussion Method
• Demonstration Method
• Problem Solving Method
• Case Study Method
• Self Study Method
• Experimental Technique
• Brainstorming Technique
• Project Based Learning Model
• Reverse Brainstorming Technique
• Simulation Technique
• Concept Map Technique
• Inquiry-Based Learning
• Cooperative Learning
• Experiential Learning
• Flipped Classroom Learning
• Lecture Method
• Traditional Written Exam
• Short Answer Exam
• Homework
• Project Task
• Quiz
• Performance Task
• Self Assessment Technique
• Group Assessment Technique

Course - Program Competencies Relations

Each course in the program contributes to the program qualifications, with specified contribution levels.

Surveys for Students

Students are asked to evaluate their instructors using a survey that assesses aspects such as:

• Clarity of explanation
• Use of teaching technologies
• Encouragement of student participation
• Availability for consultation
• Fairness in evaluation

Numerical Data

The program provides numerical data on student success and graduate success.