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FIELD STUDY II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ODY444 FIELD STUDY II 8 24 12 12

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: The aim is to increase the professional competence of the theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and qualifications gained in the Audiology program to be applied in professional life and to provide knowledge, skills and behaviors related to the profession.
Contents of the Course Unit: Evaluation and treatment approaches in audiology, vestibular evaluation, vestibular rehabilitation.

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

Desribes the methods of taking anamnesis.
Acts in accordance with professional ethics.
Performs vestibular tests in patients with balance loss.
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic tests for vestibular rehabilitation.
Performs personalized diagnosis and treatment methods.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Individual research, Web-based research Anamnesis Taking Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Case Study
2 Individual research, Web-based research Vestibular Assessment Methods I (Vestibular system anatomy and physiology) Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Case Study
3 Individual research, Web-based research Vestibular Assessment Methods II Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Case Study
4 Individual research, Web-based research Vestibular Evaluation Methods III (Vestibular System Diseases) Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Case Study
5 Individual research, Web-based research Vestibular Maneuvers Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Case Study
6 Individual research, Web-based research Diagnostic and Therapeutic Evaluation Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Case Study
7 Individual research, Web-based research Analysis of Vestibular Tests Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Case Study
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Individual research, Web-based research Vestibular Rehabilitation Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Case Study
10 Individual research, Web-based research Vestibular Rehabilitation Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Case Study
11 Individual research, Web-based research Vestibular Exercises Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Case Study
12 Individual research, Web-based research Vestibular Exercises Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Case Study
13 Individual research, Web-based research Case Evaluation in Peripheral System Diseases Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Case Study
14 Individual research, Web-based research Case Evaluation in Central System Diseases Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Case Study
15 Individual research, Web-based research Alternative Methods in the Treatment of Vestibular System Diseases Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Case Study
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Martin F. and Clark J.G. (2003) Introduction to Audiology, Allyn&Bacon
Hall JW, Mueller HG, (1997) Audiologist's desk reference, San Diego,Singular Pub
Roeser RJ, Valente M, Hosford-Dunn H.(2000) Audiology Diagnosis, Thieme

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.
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.
4

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.
3
3
Responsible to identify, execute and adjust the hearing instrument to his/her patients with hearing loss and hearing aid indication.
3

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.
3
2
Prepares instructional and practical studies to provide efficiency, permanency and quality of audiology-related services.
3

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.
3
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.
3

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.
3
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.
3

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 2 28
Preliminary & Further Study 0 0 0
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
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 13 24 312
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 1 4
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 37 0 354
Total Workload of the Course Unit 354
Workload (h) / 25.5 13,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 14,0