History

The department of The Tele-Health Technician, was founded in the 2025-2026 academic year within the scope of Giresun Üniversitesi Vocational School of Health.

Qualification Awarded

Within the scope of the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ); Our students who graduate from the program obtain the title of technician by having Basic Field Competencies coded 72 (health) under the International Standard Education Classification (ISCED) fields to which the programs are related.

Level of Qualification

Graduated students are eligible for SHORT LEVEL 'Associate Degree' at the 5th level according to the Qualifications Framework for European Higher Education Area (QF-EHEA) and European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (EQF-LLL).

Specific Admission Requirements

Students are accepted through the central placement by ÖSYM, based on the results of the "TYT" score type for the Tele-Health Technician program. Additionally, priority is given to candidates who have graduated from high schools in the fields of health services.

Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Recognition of previous formal learning in higher education institutions, vertical, lateral and university transfers are carried out in accordance with the Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer published in the Official Gazette dated 24/4/2010 and numbered 27561, and "Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs in Giresun University Higher Education Institutions" and the decisions of the Implementation Principles Directive on Transfer between, Double Majors, Minors and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfers. The adaptation of these students to the education programs is made by the relevant unit administrative boards.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

To graduate from Tele-Health Technician program, students must complete theoretical and practical courses for 3 semesters and vocational training courses in business in 1 semester successfully. Completing all the courses in the program (equivalent to a total of 120 ECTS) successfully and having a GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 are the qualification requirements for the graduation.

Profile of The Programme

The Tele-Health Technician degree affiliated to the Vocational School of Health Services provides 2 years of formal education. The language of education is Turkish. Purpose of the Program The purpose of the Tele-Health Technician Program is to educate technicians who can safely and effectively manage tele-health systems used in healthcare, and who are competent in the installation, use, and maintenance of these systems. The program aims to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, thereby enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of healthcare services in digital environments. The Model of the Education 3+1 Vocational Training in Business: Within the scope of the Framework Regulation on Applied Training in Higher Education; While theoretical and practical courses are given at the school for 3 semesters, vocational training is given full-time in a health institution for 1 semester. This model promotes students' adaptation to the business world and enables them to gain experience in real working environments.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples

Our graduates have a chance to work in public and private institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Health, as well as in university research centers.

Access to Further Studies

Undergraduate Programs for Vertical Transfer Graduates who successfuly complete associate degree education can transfer to programs on the table through external transfer exam. Click here for the table. Undergraduate Programs that can be completed Students who graduated before 19.11.2014 can apply to programs on the table. Click here for the table. Click here for detailed information.

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Exams, assesment and evaluation are carried out in line with Giresun University "Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations" and "Giresun University Vocational Schools Coordination 3+1 Vocational Education Model Implementation Instructions".

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements include conditions on declared ‘’Qualification Requirements and Rules’’ heading.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Tam Zamanlı

Address, Programme Director or Equivalent

Giresun Üniversitesi Vocational School of Health Services Program Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Esra Deniz CANDAN Adres: Giresun Üniversitesi Vocational School of Health Services Güre Campus GİRESUN Tel: 0454 310 1375 E Posta: esra.candan@giresun.edu.tr

Facilities

The Tele-Health Technician Program uses the classrooms and practice laboratories of the Vocational School of Health Services for theoretical courses and applications. In addition, students can reinforce their professional experience by participating in internships at health institutions within Giresun province for practice courses, and in health institutions in all provinces within the scope of vocational training.