EAR NOSE THROAT DISEASES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ODY243	EAR NOSE THROAT DISEASES	3	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:	It is aimed to provide students with information about basic Otorhinolaryngology diseases that may affect hearing and language development.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic ENT, anatomy and balance physiology, major neurological disorders, external and middle ear pathologies, common and inner ear pathologies, other inner ear pathologies, eighth nerve (head pair) pathologies, basic otoscopy, audiological emergencies, common laryngological pathologies, common rhinological pathologies and their consequences, differential diagnosis of common auditory disorders, general evaluation, ENT diseases that may affect hearing and language development.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describes the pathologies of ear nose and throat.
Summarizes the differential diagnosis of otolaryngology pathologies.
Describes the treatment methods of ear, nose and throat diseases that are frequently encountered in the clinic according to their pathophysiology, clinical symptoms and findings.
Lists the balance physiology, the causes of dizziness related to ENT.
Describes the audiology emergencies.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Individual research	Peripheral Ear Anatomy	Expression
2	Individual research	Central Ear Anatomy	Expression
3	Literature search, individual research	Hearing Physiology	Expression
4	Literature search, individual research	Hearing Disorders-General Auditory Diseases	Case Study, Lecture
5	Literature search, individual research	Nasal Cavity Anatomy and Diseases	Expression
6	Literature search, individual research	Oral Cavity and Diseases	Expression
7	Web-based research, Individual research	Nasopharynx Anatomy and Diseases	Case Study, Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Web-based research, Individual research	Hypopharynx Anatomy and Diseases	Case Study, Lecture
10	Web-based research, Individual research	Salivary Glands Anatomy and Diseases	Case Study, Lecture
11	Web-based research, Individual research	Facial Nerve Anatomy and Diseases	Case Study, Lecture
12	Web-based research, Individual research	Larynx Anatomy and Diseases	Case Study, Lecture
13	Web-based research, Individual research	Dysphonia and Voice Disorders	Case Study, Lecture
14	Web-based research, Individual research	Ear, Nose and Pharynx Diseases General Review	Case Study, Lecture
15	Web-based research, Individual research	Larynx, Facial Nerve and Salivary Gland Diseases General Review	Case Study, Lecture
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Koç, C. (2004) Kulak, Burun, Boğaz Hastalıkları ve Baş-boyun Cerrahisi, Güneş Kitabevi.

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.				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.				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.			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 specialist, asks 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.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Specializes in areas like Pediatric Audiology, Geriartric Audiology, Industrial Audiology, Rehabilitative Audiology, Electrophysiological Measurements, Vestibular Disorders, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Hearing Aids and Implants.					4
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.				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.						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.				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.					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	3	42
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	5	3	15
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	2	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	54	0	97