PEDIATRIC AUDIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ODY248	PEDIATRIC AUDIOLOGY	4	4	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:	It is aimed to provide information and attitudes about the methods used in evaluating the hearing situations of babies and children.
Contents of the Course Unit:	General characteristics of infancy and childhood diseases, pathophysiology, special audiological test methods used in this period, information about the general characteristics of electrophysiological test methods used, causes of hearing loss in infants and children, diagnosis and follow-up after diagnosis.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Interprets the type and degree of hearing loss using audiological equipment.
Performs behavioral audiological test methods.
Interprets the behavioral audiological test methods.
Interprets speech audiometry, pure tone test and acoustic immitansmetry.
Performs acoustic immitansmetry and acoustic reflex tests.
Interprets the results of acoustic immitansmetry and acoustic reflex tests.
Describes the causes of hearing loss.
Describes the basic evaluation criteria used in infants and children.
Describes hearing screening programs.
Describes the rehabilitation process according to the degree of hearing loss.
Describes the terms used in infants and children.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Individual research	Ear Anatomy and Physiology	Lecture
2	Literature search, individual research	Types of Hearing Loss in Children Diagnostic Treatment -1	Lecture, Case Study
3	Literature search	Types of Hearing Loss in Children Diagnostic Treatment -2	Lecture, Case Study
4	Literature search	Newborn Hearing Screening	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
5	Literature search, Web-based research	Tympanometry	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
6	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Acoustic Reflex	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
7	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Otoacoustic Emission	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	ABR (Auditory Brainstem Responses)	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
10	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	ASSR-ECochG Tests	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
11	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Evaluation in Pediatric Audiology	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
12	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Evaluation in Pediatric Audiology	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
13	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Auditory Rehabilitation in Pediatrics Group	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
14	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Case Evaluation in Pediatrics -1	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
15	Literature search, Web-based research,	Case Evaluation in Pediatrics -2	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Belgin, E., Şahlı, A.S. (2015). Temel Odyoloji. Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri.
Esmer, N, Akıner, MN, Karasalihoğlu, AR, Saatçi, MR. (1995). Klinik Odyoloji. Bilim Yayınları.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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.					4

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.					4

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.				3

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.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborates with main medical fields.				3
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.						5
3	Responsible to identify, execute and adjust the hearing instrument to his/her patients with hearing loss and hearing aid indication.					4

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.						5

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.					4

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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
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	3	2	6
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	50	0	98