AMPLIFICATION AND ASSISTIVE DEVICE APPLICATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ODY343	AMPLIFICATION AND ASSISTIVE DEVICE APPLICATIONS	5	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	Lecturer AYŞE ÖZER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge and attitudes about recognizing hearing aids and assistive devices and choosing the appropriate hearing aid for the patient.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Hearing aid components, hearing aid signal processing techniques types of hearing aids, indications and approach to hearing loss, current trends in hearing aids, bilateral amplification and its importance, unilateral hearing loss and amplification, methods of verifying hearing aid application (rem-recd), ear molds and acoustic effects, performance analysis and verification of technical specifications of hearing aids, hearing aid systems, problem solving and fine tuning in hearing aid application, hearing aid applications in pediatric and geriatric group, amplification systems and assistive device applications, indication for amplification.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the basic functioning and working goals of hearing aids.
Performs the Real Ear Measurement method when applying a hearing aid.
Describes hearing aid apparatus.
Describes the current approaches in hearing aids.
Defines bone conduction hearing aids and CROS system features.
Describes hearing aid adjustment features.
Describes the characteristics of amplification and auxiliary devices.
Describes ear mold properties.
Performs special measurement and evaluation methods of amplification systems.
Defines the indication of assistive listening devices.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Web-based research, Individual research	Hearing Aid Basic Parts	Discussion, Lecture
2	Web-based research, Individual research	Hearing Aid Components	Discussion, Lecture
3	Web-based research, Individual research	Hearing Aids Signal Processing Techniques	Discussion, Lecture
4	Literature search, Group research, Web-based research	Hearing Aid Types, Indications and Approach to Hearing Losses	Discussion, Lecture
5	Literature search, Group research, Web-based research	Current Trends in Hearing Aids	Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration
6	Literature search, Group research, Web-based research	Bilateral Amplification and Its Importance	Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration
7	Literature search, Group research, Web-based research	Unilateral Hearing Losses and Amplification	Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature search, Group research, Web-based research	Methods of Verifying Hearing Aid Application (REM-RECD)	Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration
10	Literature search, Group research, Web-based research	Ear Molds and Acoustic Effects	Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration
11	Literature search, Group research, Web-based research	Performance Analysis and Verification of Technical Specifications of Hearing Aids	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
12	Literature search, Group research, Web-based research	Hearing Aid Systems	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
13	Literature search, Group research, Web-based research	Problem solving and fine tuning in hearing aid application	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
14	Literature search, Group research, Web-based research	Hearing Aid Applications in the Pediatric Group	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
15	Literature search, Group research, Web-based research	Hearing Aid Applications in the Geriatric Group	Discussion, Lecture, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ağaç, M.E. (2013).İşitme cihazları : uyarlama metotları.İstanbul : İCAAD İşitme Cihazları Akustik & Odyoloji Derneği.

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.					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.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborates with main medical fields.						5
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.				3
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.		1
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.		1

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.					4
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.				3
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	2	28
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	4	2	8
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	2	8
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	52	0	102