Establishment
The Elderly Care Associate Degree Program was established in 2010 within the Department of Health Care Services within the Aksaray University School of Health Services.
Program Purpose
The primary objective of the program is to integrate and internalize the necessary knowledge, skills, and values in elder care services, enabling students to become competent elder care technicians who are qualified to implement and develop elder care services in public, private, and non-governmental organizations.
Program Goals
The program's objectives are to educate individuals who adhere to ethical and professional principles, to train health technicians with high application skills, and to produce qualified graduates who can adapt to the sector quickly and effectively after graduation.
Program Mission
Using a holistic approach and critical thinking process in line with changing science, technology, and healthcare needs, elder care technicians are trained to protect, improve, and sustain the health of older adults. They are capable of effectively fulfilling roles in care, education, research, management, consulting, and leadership. They are able to communicate effectively and create change. They are also able to contribute to the development of elder care technicians. They adhere to the laws and ethical principles relevant to their profession.
Program Vision
To train professionals who can provide the care needed by elderly individuals, prepare and provide the necessary environments, contribute to the improvement of health standards and quality of life for elderly individuals, implement and develop elderly care services, develop solution-oriented skills, possess analytical thinking skills, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility.
Program Admission Requirements
A satisfactory score on the Higher Education Institutions Exam is required.
The program accepts students based on the TYT score.
Graduates who successfully complete all program requirements will receive an Associate's Degree.
Graduate Work Areas
Graduates of the Elderly Care Program can work under the supervision of experts in the following settings: nursing homes, nursing homes, dormitories for the infirm, day centers for the elderly, hospices (terminal care centers), home care services, organizing elderly homes, sheltered housing, and more.
Vertical Transfers:
Graduates of the Elderly Care Program, upon passing the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) administered by ÖSYM, are eligible to transfer to the following undergraduate programs and receive a bachelor's degree. Undergraduate Programs Available with the DGS:
● Nutrition and Dietetics,
● Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation,
● Nursing,
● Nursing and Health Services,
● Gerontology
Program Learning Outcomes
| 1 | Using basic knowledge and skills related to elderly care, using tools, equipment and technologies effectively and carrying out care practices. |
| 2 | Understands the structure, physiological functions, and behavior of healthy and sick individuals, and the relationship between health and the physical and social environment at a basic level. |
| 3 | It understands the social, physical and psychological changes of the elderly and meets their needs in this regard. |
| 4 | Knows the ethical values ??related to his/her profession and elderly care, and develops solutions by observing these values. |
| 5 | Gains the ability to access, evaluate and apply scientific knowledge by using the basic theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. |
| 6 | Has the ability to work on a basic level project related to his/her field, to work individually, in a team and with other health disciplines, and to solve the problems he/she encounters. |
| 7 | Plans and implements basic level activities for social rehabilitation in the elderly. |
| 8 | It helps the elderly individual and their family to benefit from social services. |
| 9 | He/she updates his/her knowledge, skills and competencies in his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improves himself/herself personally and professionally. |
| 10 | Communicates with both the elderly and other segments of society using verbal and written communication methods. |
| 11 | Uses basic computer knowledge and computer software, information and communication technologies at a basic level. |
| 12 | Has basic foreign language knowledge sufficient for the field. |
| 13 | Complies with occupational health and safety rules and is aware of occupational risks. |
| 14 | Evaluates creative and innovative therapy methods used in elderly care and makes plans tailored to individual needs. |
| 15 | Uses Turkish accurately, effectively and in accordance with its rules in oral and written communication. |
Department Head: Contact
Lecturer Dr. Funda TUNCER ŞAHİN 0(382) 288 28 06
Department Vice Head Contact
Asst. Prof. Dr. Maide YEŞİLYURT 0(382) 288 28 12
Program Head: Contact
Lecturer Dr. Funda TUNCER ŞAHİN 0(382) 288 28 06
Faculty Members:
Lecturer Rabia SARI
Lecturer Ayşegül BEDİR
Lecturer Nesrin UZUN
