Telemedicine Technician Program Introduction

      2025–2026 • First Enrolment Year

      Tele-Health Technician Programme

      Giresun University Vocational School of Health Services

      2-Year Full-Time Programme
      Language of Instruction: Turkish
      3+1 Work-Based Learning Model
      Purpose & Scope

      The Tele-Health Technician Programme, offered within Giresun University Vocational School of Health Services, was established to meet the growing demand for qualified professionals in remote healthcare services and health informatics. The programme welcomed its first students in the 2025–2026 academic year.

      The programme equips students with knowledge and practical skills in tele-health, teleconsultation, mobile health applications, wearable technologies, health information systems, and remote patient monitoring infrastructure. Students are also trained to uphold ethics, patient safety, data privacy, and relevant legal regulations.

      Mission

      To contribute to public health, the digitalisation of healthcare, and sustainable development by training health technicians who are proficient in digital health technologies, patient-centred, committed to ethical principles, innovative, analytical, and oriented toward teamwork.

      Vision

      To be an innovative, leading education programme in digital health technologies and remote healthcare services — one that upholds ethical values, prioritises patient safety, and safeguards data privacy.

      Programme Structure & Duration
      2-Year Full-Time Education
      The language of instruction is Turkish. The programme consists of a total of 4 semesters.
      3+1 Work-Based Learning Model
      The first three semesters consist of theoretical and applied coursework at the school. In the 3rd or 4th semester, students complete full-time on-site training at healthcare institutions.
      Practical Experience
      Students complete applied training at healthcare facilities in Giresun province, and internships at tele-health and digital health units across all provinces in Türkiye.
      Programme Values
      Ethics & Patient Safety
      Upholding ethical principles, patient rights, and data privacy in all healthcare services.
      Digitalisation & Innovation
      Adapting to the digital transformation of healthcare and developing innovative solutions.
      Scientific & Continuous Growth
      Fostering a lifelong learning mindset and commitment to continuous professional development.
      Social Benefit
      Improving access to healthcare for all segments of society through remote health services.
      Teamwork & Communication
      Training graduates who can take effective roles in multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
      Environmental & Social Responsibility
      Efficient use of resources and adopting sustainable, environmentally conscious practices.
      Programme Objectives
      1
      To train well-equipped technicians in health informatics, tele-health, mobile health, and remote monitoring systems.
      2
      To graduate professionals who are well-informed about ethics, legal regulations, and patient safety in digital health applications.
      3
      To build a competitive workforce in tele-health at the national and international level.
      4
      To enable students to gain real-world experience through the 3+1 Work-Based Learning Model.
      5
      To provide practice-oriented education through collaboration with healthcare institutions and technology companies.
      6
      To develop projects tailored to societal needs in tele-health, contributing to regional and national health systems.