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REHABILITATIVE AUDIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ODY244 REHABILITATIVE AUDIOLOGY 4 3 3 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof. ARİF ÖNDER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: Auditory education is aimed at gaining knowledge and attitudes regarding the auditory rehabilitation process for individuals with hearing loss.
Contents of the Course Unit: Auditory training, effective use of hearing aids, effective use of cochlear implants, orientation, assistive listening devices and their effective use, effects of hearing loss in children and meeting the needs, auditory / cognitive training in adult hearing loss, program determination for case examples with different auditory impairments, auditory perception processes.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Describes the characteristics of hearing loss.
Distinguishes the amplification tools used in children and adults.
Describes the effective use of assistive listening devices in children.
Describes the social/ emotional effects of hearing loss on children and their families.
Shows the knowledge and skills acquired in public health practices for the protection, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of hearing health.
Adheres standard rules and ethical values in rehabilitative audiology content.
Describes the effect of certain degrees and configurations of loss on language acquisition.
Describes the impact of loss of certain degree and configuration on academic skills.
Distinguishes educational / communication options in individuals with hearing loss.
Composes a habilitative plan for individuals with hearing loss.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research Diagnosing Pathologies Causing Hearing Loss Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving.
2 Literature search, individual research Early Diagnosis and Audiological Evaluation Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving.
3 Literature search, Web-based research Determination of Hearing Loss Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving.
4 Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research Hearing Aids Definition And History Lecture, Presentation, Case Study, Problem Solving.
5 Web-based research, Individual research Parts of Hearing Aids Lecture, Presentation, Case Study, Problem Solving.
6 Literature search, individual research Hearing Aid Indications Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving.
7 Literature search, Web-based research Hearing Aid Adaptation for Adults Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving.
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Web-based research, Individual research Hearing Aid Adaptation in Children Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving.
10 Web-based research Vestibular Rehabilitation Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving.
11 Literature search, Web-based research Auditory Re / Habilitation History Lecture, Presentation, Case Study, Problem Solving.
12 Individual research Auditory Development Stages Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving.
13 Literature search, Web-based research Language Development in Hearing Impaired Children Lecture, Presentation, Problem Solving.
14 Web-based research, Individual research Assessment of Auditory Perception Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving.
15 Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research An overview Lecture, Presentation, Case Study, Problem Solving.
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Belgin, E., Şahlı, A.S. (2015). Temel Odyoloji. Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has the basic information on the science of audiology in order to identify and interpret necessary approaches for his/her patients.
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Identifies the main phenomenons, principles, processes and practices of audiology science, explains the methods in the field and makes a basic level of analysis and evaluation.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has the ability to plan a proper audiology program via his/her theoretical and practical knowledge.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has the ability to execute a proper treatment to his/her patients via his/her theoretical and practical knowledge.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Collaborates with main medical fields.
2
2
Evaluates and interprets the problems about hearing and/or vestibular symptoms of his/her patients guided by relevant specialists, asks for consultation from other departments in case of need.
2
3
Responsible to identify, execute and adjust the hearing instrument to his/her patients with hearing loss and hearing aid indication.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Specializes in areas like Pediatric Audiology, Geriatric Audiology, Industrial Audiology, Rehabilitative Audiology, Electrophysiological Measurements, Vestibular Disorders, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Hearing Aids and Implants.
5
2
Prepares instructional and practical studies to provide efficiency, permanency and quality of audiology-related services.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Performs his/her duties of expertise in the eyes of judicial authorities and private and government agencies.
2
2
Takes part in a special team for the noise measurements in noisy environments in order to reduce the noise level for the regulation of environmental modifications by identifying individual protectives.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Takes place in the implant board in order to consult his/her patients about applications of cochlear implant, middle ear implants, bone implanted hearing devices (BAHA) and brainstem implant.
5
2
Enables the development of professional standards and policies, determines planning and execution of the assessment and rehabilitation approaches, identifies the efficient applications of new knowledge-based methods and programs and contributes to improve professional and technical standarts.
2
3
Makes studies in order to improve hearing protection of health and for the prevention of hearing loss at work, school and society’s environments for the development of applications related to hearing screening program.
5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 14 1 14
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 2 28
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 4 3 12
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 3 2 6
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 51 0 104
Total Workload of the Course Unit 104
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0