KARAMANOĞLU MEHMETBEY UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
IN-SEMESTER PRACTICE DIRECTIVE
General Provisions
Purpose
Article 1: The purpose of this directive is to set forth the procedures and principles regarding the in-semester practical training required of students during their education in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University, Faculty of Health Sciences.
Scope
Article 2: This directive includes the provisions concerning the principles of in-semester practice required of students in the Nutrition and Dietetics Department.
Legal Basis
Article 3: This directive has been prepared based on the Higher Education Law No. 2547 and the Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations.
Purpose of Practice
Article 4: To enable students to become familiar with the fields related to their department and understand practices in workplaces, thereby gaining experience by applying the knowledge and skills acquired through education and training.
Obligation
Article 5: Each student is required to perform in-semester practice in institutions deemed appropriate by the faculty, in accordance with the provisions of this directive, to gain practical experience, improve application skills, and adapt to professional life.
Definitions
Article 6: The following terms are defined for this directive:
Academic Department Board: The board composed of the head of the department, vice heads, and the heads of sub-departments.
Head of Department: The faculty member responsible for all educational, research, and other departmental activities and the efficient use of resources.
Department Practice Commission: A commission consisting of at least two members appointed by the head of the department, responsible for the in-semester practice process.
Dean: The administrator responsible for the orderly and successful execution of educational activities at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Workplace: Public institutions or equivalent private institutions where the student performs in-semester practice.
Rector: The Rector of Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University.
Senate: The Senate of Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University.
University: Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University.
In-Semester Practice: Practical work carried out in workplaces operating in the student’s field of specialization to improve practical knowledge and skills.
In-Semester Practice Supervisor: A faculty member appointed by the head of department for overseeing the practice process for one or multiple sub-departments.
Duties of Practice Supervisors
Duties of the Dean
Article 7: The Dean is the authorized manager for the organization of the practice. Responsibilities:
Take necessary measures for proper execution.
Communicate with relevant authorities and handle formal correspondence.
Inspect practice locations if needed.
Duties of the Head of Department
Article 8: Responsibilities include:
Take necessary measures, propose start and end dates of practice.
Determine criteria, units, and working hours.
Ensure smooth operation and resolve issues, appoint practice supervisors.
Duties of the Practice Supervisor
Article 9: Appointed by the department head. Responsibilities:
Organize informational meetings.
Determine and report practice dates.
Prepare and send documents to practice institutions.
Define practice units and durations.
Oversee and evaluate students.
Track attendance and behavior.
Facilitate communication between workplace and department.
Duties and Responsibilities of Students
Article 10:
Abide by workplace rules; violations are reported.
Complete tasks as instructed, fully and on time.
Maintain respectful behavior.
Use tools and materials with care.
Cannot leave, change, or abandon the practice site without formal permission.
Submit reports and forms within the given timeframe.
Follow professional hygiene and appearance standards.
Practice Attire
Article 11:
Students must wear a white coat that meets Faculty Board standards during practical courses.
Practice Locations
Article 12:
Students perform practices in official/private health institutions, social services, educational institutions, and other relevant public/private sectors approved by the Dean.
Practice Duration
Article 13:
Conducted within the academic calendar.
Practice hours match course hours.
No practices on official holidays.
Conditions for Practice
Article 14:
Students must participate in practices during designated periods in the curriculum.
Attendance Requirement
Article 15:
Students absent for more than 20% of practices fail and must retake the course.
Evaluation of Practice
Article 16:
Students scoring below 60 cannot take the final exam and fail the course.
Evaluation is done by the instructor based on performance.
Scoring is out of 100.
Exemption
Article 17:
Students may apply for exemption based on prior internships from other institutions. University regulations apply.
Enforcement
Article 18:
This directive takes effect upon approval by the University Senate.
Cases Not Covered
Article 19:
Unregulated cases are resolved by decisions of the Faculty or Department Board.
Execution
Article 20:
This directive is executed by the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University.