Prof. Dr. Mesut Karahan, drawing attention to the importance of auxiliary staff in the healthcare sector, stated, “Health technicians are valuable employees who lighten the workload in the healthcare sector. They find employment in many public and private hospitals, clinics, and even healthcare companies.” Karahan emphasizes that employment will become more qualified with the newly opened Podology and Hair Care and Beauty Services programs…
Prof. Dr. Mesut Karahan, Director of Uskudar University Vocational School of Health Services (SHMYO), evaluated the advantages and opportunities of associate degree programs in the field of health for candidates in the preference marathon.
Fundamental principles such as innovation and leadership
Prof. Dr. Mesut Karahan, Director of SHMYO, emphasized that the university adopts fundamental principles such as academic honesty, academic freedom, environmental sensitivity, aesthetic reliability, work discipline, dedication and idealism, quality and self-confidence, participation, institutionalized ethical sensitivity, merit, respect, sense of responsibility and accountability, community orientation, innovation, and leadership.
Young and dynamic academic staff is important…
Prof. Dr. Mesut Karahan stated that SHMYO consists of a large academic staff, mostly young, dynamic, and experienced in the field, progressing in their academic careers. He said, “We have an educational philosophy that discovers and nurtures our students' personal characteristics, reasons for choosing a department, career tendencies, desire for career advancement, and inclinations towards a field of work. We always carry the ideology of expanding the educational capacity our students receive."
Dual major opportunity should be considered…
Prof. Dr. Mesut Karahan noted that they provide opportunities for students who achieve success in their general grade point average to pursue a dual major. He stated, “Thus, they get the chance to graduate from our university with two diplomas by successfully continuing their education in a second program they have earned. With our Faculty of Health Sciences, by striving for our courses to be identical in content for the first two years, their chances of continuing their education in our faculties are also high when they succeed in the vertical transfer exam. Furthermore, our university has many master's and doctoral programs and always keeps the path open for them to progress to the highest degrees of education.”
They learn to manage projects with TÜBİTAK student projects
Prof. Dr. Mesut Karahan stated that it is very valuable for students to be in a field they love, regardless of which department they choose. He said, “Because all these opportunities are valid for every program they choose. In our associate degree programs, it is very valuable for us to bring out our students' research-oriented aspects. Thanks to our TÜBİTAK student projects, they can always learn to manage projects with us and obtain scientific output. Therefore, we are a university with a student-centered education system.”
Newly opened programs are an opportunity…
Prof. Dr. Karahan stated that Uskudar University SHMYO opened the Hair Care and Beauty Services and Podology programs this year. He said, "Hair Care and Beauty Services is a growing industry with many long-term career options. It is an ideal program for those interested in helping people look and feel their best."
A great start for your own business…
Prof. Dr. Karahan stated that the education to be received in the Hair Care and Beauty Services program at Uskudar University will provide all fundamental knowledge related to this field, along with a business management infrastructure. He said, “If you aim to establish your own business in the future, the associate degree program is a great start and a stepping stone for you.”
Podologist employment will be strengthened with qualifications…
Furthermore, Prof. Dr. Mesut Karahan stated that the Podology program is an important health field that deals with foot health and diseases, offering auxiliary treatment and care services. He informed, “The inclusion of Podology education as an associate degree in our country, where foot problems are becoming widespread, will ensure that podologist employment is strengthened with more qualified professionals. The current number of graduates may be insufficient to meet the foot problems of society, and the need continues. It will be a suitable program for individuals interested in foot health and care, who can make practical decisions, have high manual dexterity, or wish to develop these aspects. Dealing with foot problems arising from neurological, metabolic, autoimmune, rheumatic, and even infectious diseases means establishing cooperation with physicians in many different medical fields. It will be an ideal program especially for individuals eager to work in multidisciplinary fields.”
The importance of auxiliary staff in the healthcare sector
Prof. Dr. Karahan drew attention to the importance of auxiliary staff in the healthcare sector and noted the following:
"Not every individual is born and raised under the same conditions and circumstances. Perhaps one of the most beneficial aspects of associate degree programs is that they are one of the keys to gaining employment quickly and achieving economic security. The healthcare team is completed not only by professions like medicine and nursing but also by technically trained human resources. Additionally, with associate degree education, contributions are made to employment in relevant sectors at a much younger age, which provides an extra advantage in terms of reducing unemployment. Especially health technicians are valuable employees who lighten the workload in the healthcare sector. They find employment in many public and private hospitals, clinics, and even healthcare companies.”
Practical and applied education opportunities
Prof. Dr. Karahan stated that Uskudar University, as an institution dedicated to the field of health and following current literature, offers practical and applied education opportunities to its students. He added, “In cooperation with our practical partners NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi, NP Feneryolu Medical Center, and NP Etiler Medical Center, we offer students internship and observation opportunities. With the same consciousness, it is always ready to open doors for practical training, internships, observation, and even employment for its students who are passionate about healthcare. Our university, through its career center, establishes agreements and protocols with many public and private sector organizations. The Head of the Career Center Department, our academic staff, and our contracted institutions always work with patience and dedication to provide the best experiences we can offer to our students.”
Which departments are available at Üsküdar Üniversitesi Vocational School of Health Services?
Emergency and Disaster Management, Oral and Dental Health, Operating Room Services, Anesthesia, Biomedical Device Technology, Environmental Health, Child Development, Child Protection and Care Services, Dental Prosthesis Technology, Dialysis, Pharmacy Services, Electroneurophysiology, Disability Care and Rehabilitation, Home Patient Care, Physiotherapy, Food Technology, First and Emergency Aid, Occupational Health and Safety, Laboratory Technology, Nuclear Technology and Radiation Safety, Audiometry, Opticianry, Orthopedic Prosthetics and Orthotics, Autopsy Assistance, Pathology Laboratory Techniques, Podology, Radiotherapy, Hair Care and Beauty Services, Health Information Systems Technician, Health Institutions Management, Social Security, Social Services, Medical Documentation and Secretarial, Medical Imaging Techniques, Medical Laboratory Techniques, Medical Promotion and Marketing, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, and Elderly Care.