First and Emergency Aid (English Programme)

First and Emergency Aid Programme Educational Objectives:
Our First and Emergency Aid Programme provides excellent learning experiences to develop successful technicians in the rapidly evolving healthcare field. Our programme prepares students to:
1. Apply the guidelines recognised by medical authorities and the flow charts prescribed by legislation during intervention with emergency patients and injured persons within the authority given by legislation.
2. Prepare and administer medications appropriate to the patient and characteristics of the condition.
3. Maintain necessary patient records in accordance with procedure.
4. Has basic specialised knowledge.
5. Utilises the necessary knowledge and skills to protect both the patient and self psychologically and socially in the event of emergency assistance.
6. Have an understanding of continuing professional development in line with professional and universal values.
7. Communicates verbally and in writing with patients, family members and other healthcare professionals.

First and Emergency Aid Programme Outcomes:
Based on the health industry and students’ expectations, graduates of the program are expected to demonstrate:
1. In the event of sudden illness or injury, he is quickly on the scene, assesses the situation together with the doctor, if available, carries out the initial intervention if necessary and ensures transport to the appropriate hospital emergency service by the correct route.
2. Within the framework of the powers granted by the legislation, he applies the guidelines recognised by the medical authorities and the flow charts prescribed by the legislation when intervening with the emergency patient and the injured person.
3. He knows the status of the emergency medical services in the world and in Turkey and the duties and responsibilities of the first responder and the emergency responder in this system.
4. Prepares and applies the appropriate medication for the patient and the characteristics of the disease.
5. Keeps the necessary records of the patient according to the procedure.
6. Makes calm, quick and correct decisions at the scene.
7. Has basic technical knowledge.
8. Communicates verbally and in writing with patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals.
9. Utilises the necessary knowledge and skills to protect both the patient and self psychologically and socially in the event of an emergency response.
10. Has an understanding of continuing professional development in line with professional and universal values.
11. Embraces national and universal values as a principle for intellectual and social self-development.
12. Have knowledge of quality development and quality standards.