ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL EVALUATION IN AUDIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ODY246	ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL EVALUATION IN 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 knowledge about electrophysiological tests and their evaluations used as a diagnosis and evaluation method in audiology.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Theoretical and practical knowledge of electrophysiological test methods used in clinical evaluation, test equipment and interpretation of test results. Physiological measurements and analyzes, theories and techniques related to hearing and balance.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describes the basic terminology and concepts in electrophysiology.
Describes the electrophysiological test methods.
Lists electrophysiological tests.
Describes the usage purposes of electrophysiological test methods.
Describes the results of electrophysiological tests.
Compares the normal and pathological findings.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review	Basic terminology and concepts in electrophysiology	Lecture
2	Literature review	Classification of electrophysiological tests	Lecture
3	Literature search, individual research	The place and importance of objective test and evaluation methods in audiology	Lecture
4	Literature search, individual research	Otoacoustic emission and evaluation	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
5	Literature search, individual research	Recording of auditory evoked potentials	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
6	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Electrocochleography and its evaluation	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
7	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Auditory Evoked Brainstem Responses and Interpretation	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Auditory Evoked Brainstem Responses and Interpretation	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
10	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Middle Latency Response	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
11	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	ASSR (Auditory Steady-State Response)	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
12	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Cortical Potentials	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
13	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Case studies	Lecture, Case presentation, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
14	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Case studies	Lecture, Case presentation, Case Study, Demonstration, Problem Solving
15	Individual research	An overview	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration, 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

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.			2

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.			2

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.						5

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.			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.				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, Geriartric 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.					4

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.					4
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.			2

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	4	2	8
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	100