PRINCIPLES OF HEARING AID IN CHILDREN (ELECTIVE COURSE I) PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ODY311	PRINCIPLES OF HEARING AID IN CHILDREN (ELECTIVE COURSE I)	5	3	3	6

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. ARİF ÖNDER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer RAHMİYE NUR AKTAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to provide the students with the knowledge and attitudes related to the selection of hearing aids, hearing aid adjustments, the subjects that are important in setting up the hearing aids, patient follow-up with the hearing aids and the counseling to be given to the family.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Description and history of hearing aids, technical specifications of hearing aids, hearing aid earmold, features and care, hearing instrument indication criteria in children, device selection, applications and adjustments, auxiliary hearing aids, recommendations for device users and their families.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Studies the developments related to hearing aid technology.
Performs the hearing aid work and process steps for mold properties and maintenance.
Performs the business and process steps about hearing aid applications for children.
Proposes to device users.
Describes the criteria for indication of hearing aids in children.
Describes the follow-up and evaluation process of the pediatric patient using a hearing aid.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature search, Web-based research,	Definition and history of hearing aids	Lecture
2	Individual research	Technical characteristics of hearing aids	Lecture
3	Individual research	Technical characteristics of hearing aids	Lecture
4	Literature search	Hearing aid indications in children	Lecture
5	Literature search	Hearing aid indications in children	Lecture
6	Literature search, Individual research	Hearing aid selection in children	Lecture
7	Literature search, Individual research	Fitting of hearing aid in children	Lecture, Individual study, Problem solving
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature search, Individual research	Fitting of hearing aid in children	Lecture, Individual study, Problem solving
10	Literature search, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research	Setting up a hearing aid in children	Lecture, Individual study, Problem solving
11	Literature search, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research	Setting up a hearing aid in children	Lecture, Individual study, Problem solving
12	Literature search, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research	Follow up and evaluation of child patients using hearing aids	Lecture, Individual study, Problem solving
13	Literature search, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research	Follow up and evaluation of child patients using hearing aids	Lecture, Individual study, Problem solving
14	Literature search, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research	Assistive hearing aids and other recommendations to the patient's family	Lecture, Individual study, Problem solving
15	Literature search, Group research, Web-based research, Individual research	General again	Lecture, Individual study, Problem solving
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Diloon, H.(2012) Hearing Aids. Thieme.

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.						5

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.				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.						5

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 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.						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.						5
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.					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.						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	7	6	42
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	5	30
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	57	0	158