Private Health Insurance and Career Training in Insurance Companies
This certificate program aims to transform the clinical knowledge of healthcare professionals into expertise in the field of insurance. It is a unique career transformation program that brings together the healthcare and insurance sectors under one roof. In Türkiye's rapidly growing private and supplementary health insurance markets, there is a growing need for expert personnel with a strong healthcare background. This program aims to equip participants with both technical insurance knowledge and practical industry experience, making them directly employable.
Unlike similar programs, this training doesn't just offer theoretical knowledge; it combines policy design, claims management, provisioning processes, actuarial logic, product development, and sales practice. Participants gain the skills to work in insurance companies, brokerage firms, intermediary institutions, and agencies, while also building their own portfolios.
The aim of this program is to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to specialize in private health insurance, supplementary health insurance, and international health insurance, enabling them to work professionally in the insurance sector.
1. Introduction to Health Insurance
The fundamental concepts and structure of health insurance are explained, providing participants with a strong foundation of knowledge.
2. Health Insurance Legislation in Türkiye
The program provides skills in managing legal risks within the insurance sector through understanding insurance laws and practices.
3. Private Health Insurance Product Structures
Product analysis skills are improved by analyzing policy coverages, exclusions, and limit structures.
4. Supplementary Health Insurance System
The program includes instruction on SGK (Social Security Institution) integration and the operation of private hospitals, providing practical field experience.
5. Medical Underwriting and Risk Assessment
Medical analysis skills are acquired by evaluating medical history, chronic conditions, and risk pricing.
6. Provisioning and Claims Management
Hospital bills, payment processes, and fraud risks are examined in a practical manner.
7. Actuarial Logic and Premium Calculation
By teaching the dynamics of premium calculation, a technical insurance perspective is gained.
8. Health Insurance Sales and Marketing Techniques
Individual and corporate sales strategies and portfolio building techniques are explained.
9. Product Design Workshop
Participants design and implement their own health insurance products.
10. Case Studies and Sector Simulation
The student gains practical decision-making skills through real-life case studies.
Admission to the program requires:
• Öğrenciler
• Hemşireler
• Ebeler
• EMTs and paramedics
• Health management graduates
• Fizyoterapistler
• Eczacılar
• Medical secretaries
• Healthcare professionals who want to switch to the health insurance sector.
Training start date: May 6, 2026
Training completion: June 24, 2026
8 weeks, 8 days / 16 hours
May 6, 2026 / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
May 13, 2026 / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
May 20, 2026 / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
May 27, 2026 / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
June 3, 2026 / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
June 10, 2026 / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
June 17, 2026 / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
June 24, 2026 / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Educational Methods
Educational materials will be shared online at the end of the course.
Differences from Similar Programs and the Benefits It Provides
• It provides expertise not only in general insurance, but also in health-based insurance.
• It turns healthcare professionals' existing clinical knowledge into an advantage.
• It teaches practical application of damage assessment, provision, and medical evaluation processes.
• Provides operational knowledge ready for employment in insurance companies.
• Includes product design and policy writing practice.
• It offers a special career transition model for healthcare professionals.
You can use the following methods when making payment for Istanbul Atlas University Continuing Education Center trainings;
A-PAYMENT VIA BANK
1. By EFT or Money Order to the bank account we have an agreement with, by stating the "Education Name" and "Name Surname" information in the description section.
| ACCOUNT NAME | ACCOUNT NUMBER | BRANCH | IBAN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| İstanbul Atlas Üniversitesi İktisadi | 24807093 | Ümraniye Şubesi (248) | TL | TR15 0006 7010 0000 0024 8070 93 |
Participants who meet the 80% attendance requirement and score at least 70 points on the final exam will receive a "Certificate".
Educators
Dr. Şahin Levent KÖSE
Pre-Application Form
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