Department of Health Care Services

General Information about the Department

The social realities such as shifting from traditional large families to nuclear ones, and the rapid increase in the number of working members in families have made living with families difficult for elderly. Besides, the physiological and psychological changes caused by aging have increased their need for care. Hence, the need for professionals who would work for the well-being of aged population in collaboration with the existing professionals during their hospitalization has increased. Elder people may prefer living at their own place, and hence need professionals that offer home care. Graduates of this program are also equipped with skills required to offer home care

Elderly Care Program aims to train professionals who have knowledge of basic operating principles, processes and management of institutions that offer elderly care, are able to communicate effectively and efficiently with elder people, are able to improve the life quality of elder people, and are equipped with knowledge, skills and values required in elderly care.

Our graduates may start their work life or they may also apply to bachelor's programs in related fields of study provided that they achieve sufficient score in the Vertical Transfer Examination administered by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Centre or may apply to bachelor's degree completion programs in related fields of study in Distance Education System.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates will have the opportunity to be employed by public and private hospitals, social security institutions that are responsible for elderly care, and community dwellings. In accordance with the relevant legislation, graduates of the program have the opportunity for bachelor degree completion by entering the transfer exam.

Why international students should choose this department to study

Anadolu University provides a student-centered education in a democratic environment equipped with different types of infrastructure and modern technology. Students are encouraged to gain confidence by taking part in social and cultural activities.

All units of Anadolu University are furnished with the technical equipment required by today’s higher education. All laboratories, workshops, and studios are equipped with the most advanced tools and devices, and all types of instruments and materials required for teaching and practicing are supplied. It is of particular importance for the University to enhance and keep up-to-date the collection in the 24/7 library.

With the help of the facilities provided by Anadolu University, the aim of Elderly Care Program is to train qualified personnel who have necessary knowledge, skills and values in the field of nursing care and apply and develop the elderly care service in the public, and private institutions. After graduating from this program, our students can be employed in many organizations including Social Services and Child Protection Agency where elderly care services are carried out, hospitals, medical centers, terminal-term care centers, home-care centers, civil society organizations; nursing homes, elderly nursing homes, poorhouse, daycare centers for the elderly, private and voluntary organizations carrying out health care services etc.

Contact Information

Program Coordinator: Assist. Prof. Dr. Emre BİRİNCİ

Telephone: +90 222 335 05 80 / Ext.: 3071

E-mail: ebirinci@anadolu.edu.tr