VESTIBULAR SYSTEM DISEASES AND ASSESSMENT METHODS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ODY347	VESTIBULAR SYSTEM DISEASES AND ASSESSMENT METHODS	5	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	Assist.Prof. BAŞAK ÇAYPINAR ESER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain information about the anatomical structures that make up the vestibular system, vestibular system physiology and vestibular system diseases, test methods used in the evaluation of the vestibular system, vestibular system and diseases.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Recognition of the vestibular system, vestibular diseases and VNG tests , caloric, positional tests, posturography, VEMP used during vestibular evaluation, peripheral and central vestibular system diseases, etiology, symptoms and audiological findings.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describes the anatomical and physiological features of the vestibular system.
Discovers the working principles of the peripheral and central vestibular system.
Describes the basic concepts of vestibular system and its diseases.
Describes the differential diagnosis of vestibular system diseases.
Relates the results of vestibular tests.
Describes the basic features of vestibular assessment.
Describes the application principles of the tests used in the evaluation of vestibular patients.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Web-based research, Individual research	Introduction to the vestibular system	Lecture
2	Web-based research, Individual research	Peripheral Vestibular System Anatomy	Lecture
3	Web-based research, Individual research	Central vestibular system anatomy	Lecture
4	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Vestibular system physiology	Lecture
5	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Nystagmus and its place in evaluation	Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving
6	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Overview of vestibular system diseases and classification of diseases	Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving
7	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Introduction to vestibular assessment tests	Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Vertigo and dizziness	Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving
10	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Peripheral vestibular system pathologies	Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving
11	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Central vestibular system pathologies	Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving
12	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Positional tests and maneuvers	Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving
13	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Electro/videonystagmography, caloric testing and evaluation	Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving
14	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Posturography, VEMP and evaluation	Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving
15	Literature search, Web-based research, Individual research	Case studies and evaluation methods	Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ardıç, F.N. (2005) Vertigo. İzmir : Güven 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.					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.					4
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.						5
3	Responsible to identify, execute and adjust the hearing instrument to his/her patients with hearing loss and hearing aid indication.						5

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.						5
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.		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.			2
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.		1
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