Yunus Emre Health Services Vocational School | Department of Health Care Services | Program in Geriatric Care

Last Updated: 12/10/2026

The programme aims to train qualified geriatric care technicians who can assess the care needs of older people using a holistic approach, adhere to ethical principles, are equipped with up-to-date knowledge and skills, and are capable of taking on effective roles in the fields of health and social care following graduation.

In this context, the Programme Learning Outcomes are set out below:

PEA -1: The aim is for graduates to be employed as healthcare technicians capable of providing effective, high-quality and professional care services in elderly care settings such as care homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centres and home care services.

PEA - 2: The aim is to train individuals who act in accordance with ethical principles in their professional practice, respect the rights of older people, and carry out their duties with a sense of responsibility throughout the care process.

PEA - 3: The aim is for graduates to be able to establish effective and positive communication with older people, their families and the healthcare team.

PEA-4: The aim is to train graduates who keep abreast of current developments in the field of elderly care, are able to respond to changing needs, and continue their professional development through a commitment to lifelong learning.

The Programme’s Mission
The mission of the Elderly Care Programme is to train qualified elderly care technicians who are committed to ethical values, possess well-developed communication and organisational skills, and are equipped with scientific knowledge and practical skills, enabling them to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of elderly individuals through a holistic approach.
The Programme’s Vision
To be a pioneering programme that is the preferred choice at both national and international levels in the field of elderly care services; one that is distinguished by its high-quality teaching and learning, its innovative approach, its commitment to sustainable development, and its practice-oriented educational philosophy.

Admission to the programme is based on the relevant higher education legislation and the central placement procedures administered by the Centre for Assessment, Selection and Placement (ÖSYM). Candidates who are offered a place in the programme must complete their registration within the deadlines announced in the University's academic calendar and registration announcements, in accordance with the applicable legislation. To complete final registration, candidates must satisfy all general and programme-specific admission requirements. Admission through horizontal transfer is conducted in accordance with the relevant legislation and the principles established by the relevant academic unit. The application and admission procedures for international students are carried out in accordance with the applicable legislation.

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the relevant higher education legislation, the University's regulations governing education, examinations and assessment, and the institutional principles for exemption and credit transfer. Students may apply, within the specified deadlines, for exemption and credit transfer based on courses successfully completed at another higher education institution or on equivalent prior learning. Applications are evaluated by the relevant board or commission with due consideration of course content, credit/ECTS values, grades obtained, and their compatibility with the curriculum and learning outcomes of the relevant programme.

All students enrolled at Anadolu University are assigned a faculty academic advisor to provide guidance and support throughout their studies. Academic advisors offer counselling from the beginning of the student's academic programme until graduation, assisting students with academic, administrative, and other matters related to university life. In particular, advisors provide guidance during course registration and course selection processes, monitor students' academic progress, and support them in making informed decisions regarding their educational pathways.
For further information, please refer to the Academic Advising Directive of Anadolu University.

The programme is delivered in face-to-face / blended mode. Students are enrolled on the programme as (full-time / part-time) students. Teaching and learning activities are conducted in accordance with the programme curriculum, including the semester structure, scheduled class hours, practical components, and, where applicable, online learning environments.

A variety of assessment methods such as mid-term(s), assignment(s), exercise(s), project(s), practice(s), and a final exam are implemented in the programme. Assessment methods may include classical test(s), multiple-choice test(s), homework(s), performance evaluation(s), and product evaluation(s). In order to graduate from the programme, cumulative GPA must be minimum 2.00. A course grade is constituted by evaluating the above stated elements and given by using letters. Letter grades and their associated coefficients are as follows;

Grade	Coefficient
AA	4,0
AB	3,7
BA	3,3
BB	3,0
BC	2,7
CB	2,3
CC	2,0
CD	1,7
DC	1,3
DD	1,0
FF	0,0

A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses meet a minimum of 120 ECTS credit requirement and have a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 and no FF, DZ or YZ grades. This program requires 30 days of practical training.

To be awarded an Associate Degree, students must successfully complete all compulsory and elective courses specified in the curriculum of the programme in which they are enrolled, together with any required internship, practical training, project, or other academic requirements. To qualify for graduation, students must successfully complete at least 120 ECTS credits, have no failed courses, achieve the minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) specified in the relevant regulations (at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale), and fulfil all other graduation requirements prescribed by the programme.

Students who successfully fulfil all programme requirements are awarded an Associate Degree Diploma in Program in Geriatric Care Graduates obtain a Level 5 (Associate Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

Graduates who successfully complete the Associate Degree Programme in Elderly Care can work as elderly care technicians in geriatric units of hospitals, nursing homes, elderly care and rehabilitation centres, elderly care homes, day care centres and special care centres. They can also be employed by individuals who wish to receive care services privately and individually in their homes.

Graduates of Associate Degree programmes may apply for admission to Bachelor's Degree programmes through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS), in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation on the Continuation of Bachelor's Education for Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programmes and the relevant higher education legislation.
Those who successfully complete the Associate Degree Programme in ‘Elderly Care’ can transfer to the departments of Emergency Aid and Disaster Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Gerontology, Nursing, Health Management, and Social Work if they pass the Vertical Transfer Exam administered by ÖSYM.


ASSOC. PROF. DR. EMRE BİRİNCİ