Istanbul Health and Technology University INFORMATION PACKAGE / COURSE CATALOGUE
| Audiology | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course General Introduction Information
| Course Code: | ODY306 | ||||
| Course Name: | Audiological and Vestibular Evaluation with Cases | ||||
| Course Semester: | Spring | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | TR | ||||
| Course Requirement: | |||||
| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Necessary | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator : | Ar.Gör. SEVDA ÜSTÜNDAĞ | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | ASST. PROF. TAYFUN DEMİREL | ||||
| Course Assistants: |
Course Purpose and Content
| Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to provide comprehensive information on analyzing the clinical features of hearing and balance system diseases as a whole in the audiological battery and interpreting the results when encountering people with different pathologies. |
| Course Content: | 1. Introduction of the course: Informing about the aim, content and functioning 2. Current approaches in the evaluation of audiological and vestibular pathology 3. Case presentation in pathologies involving external and middle ear structures - I 4. Case presentation in pathologies involving external and middle ear structures - II 5. Case presentation in pathologies affecting the inner ear and central system - I 6. Case presentation in pathologies affecting the inner ear and central system - II 7. Evaluation of peripheral vestibular pathologies and case report 8. Evaluation of central vestibular pathologies and case report 9. Bilateral vestibular disorders and case report 10. Unilateral vestibular disorders and case report 11. Current approaches in auditory rehabilitation - case presentation 12. Current approaches in vestibular rehabilitation - case presentation 13. Interdisciplinary referral and consultation 14. General review and discussion |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to define the basic features of ear pathologies 2) To be able to define peripheral / central vestibular diseases and their mechanisms 3) To be able to comprehend multidisciplinary working conditions and directions in clinics 4) Define the etiology of different diseases and select the appropriate test battery 5) To be able to apply disease-specific clinical management steps |
Course Flow Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction of the course: Aim, content and information about the functioning | Examination of source books |
| 2) | Current approaches in the evaluation of audiological and vestibular pathology | Examination of source books |
| 3) | Case presentation in pathologies involving external and middle ear structures - I | Examination of source books |
| 4) | Case presentation in pathologies involving external and middle ear structures - II | Examination of source books |
| 5) | Case presentation in pathologies affecting the inner ear and central system - I | Examination of source books |
| 6) | Case presentation in pathologies affecting the inner ear and central system - II | Examination of source books |
| 7) | Evaluation of peripheral vestibular pathologies and case report | Examination of source books |
| 8) | Evaluation of central vestibular pathologies and case report | Examination of source books |
| 9) | Bilateral vestibular disorders and case report | Examination of source books |
| 10) | Unilateral vestibular disorders and case report | Examination of source books |
| 11) | Current approaches in auditory rehabilitation - case presentation | Examination of source books |
| 12) | Current approaches in vestibular rehabilitation - case presentation | Examination of source books |
| 13) | Interdisciplinary guidance and consultation | Examination of source books |
| 14) | General review and discussion | Examination of source books |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | -Steiger, J., & Miller, E. L. (2017). Diagnostic Audiology Pocket Guide: Evaluation of Hearing, Tinnitus, and Middle Ear Function. Plural Publishing. -DeRuiter, M., & Ramachandran, V. (2021). Basic audiometry learning manual. Plural Publishing. -Tharpe, A. M., & Seewald, R. (Eds.). (2016). Comprehensive handbook of pediatric audiology. Plural publishing. |
| References: | -Steiger, J., & Miller, E. L. (2017). Diagnostic Audiology Pocket Guide: Evaluation of Hearing, Tinnitus, and Middle Ear Function. Plural Publishing. -DeRuiter, M., & Ramachandran, V. (2021). Basic audiometry learning manual. Plural Publishing. -Tharpe, A. M., & Seewald, R. (Eds.). (2016). Comprehensive handbook of pediatric audiology. Plural publishing. |
Course - Learning Outcome Relationship
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Medium | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Ability to integrate the necessary scientific knowledge and methods in order to make the necessary audiological/vestibular evaluations for patients with hearing and/or vestibular complaints. | 3 |
| 2) | To be able to interpret the basic information of the science of audiology, within the scope of general medical knowledge, to determine and apply the necessary approaches for the patient. | 3 |
| 3) | Ability to apply audiological test methods suitable for the disease. | 3 |
| 4) | To be able to plan the audiology program with the theoretical and applied knowledge learned. | 3 |
| 5) | Ability to work collaboratively with members of the healthcare team and other disciplines. | 3 |
| 6) | To be able to measure the effectiveness, continuity and quality of services related to audiology, as well as to be able to conduct training and practice studies related to the science of audiology. | 3 |
| 7) | To be able to make noise measurements in noisy environments and to be able to take part in the implementation of noise control programs in order to regulate the environmental modifications to be made to reduce the noise level, to determine the individual protectors and to implement them. | 3 |
| 8) | To be able to work on developing, placing and coordinating the necessary hearing screening programs in work, school and community environments in order to protect hearing health and prevent hearing loss. | 3 |
| 9) | Ability to develop professional standards and policies. | 3 |
| 10) | Being able to take part in the Implant Board by advising the patients that he/she deems appropriate in rehabilitation about applications such as Cochlear implant, Middle Ear Implant, bone-implanted hearing aids (BAHA) and Brainstem Implant. | 3 |
Learning Activity and Teaching Methods
| Alan Çalışması | |
| Anlatım | |
| Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka | |
| Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi | |
| Course | |
| Grup çalışması ve ödevi | |
| Okuma | |
| Homework | |
| Problem Çözme | |
| Rapor Yazma | |
| Seminar | |
| Soru cevap/ Tartışma |
Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria
| Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama) | |
| Sözlü sınav | |
| Homework | |
| Bireysel Proje | |
| Sunum | |
| Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum |
Assessment & Grading
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Committee | 2 | % 0 |
| Attendance | 14 | % 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 30 |
| Presentation | 32 | % 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 30 |
| Paper Submission | 10 | % 0 |
| Yazma Ödev Dosyası | 1 | % 0 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 70 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 30 | |
| total | % 100 | |
İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması
| Activities | Number of Activities | Aktiviteye Hazırlık | Aktivitede Harçanan Süre | Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre | Workload | ||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | ||||
| Presentations / Seminar | 9 | 8 | 72 | ||||
| Homework Assignments | 10 | 8 | 80 | ||||
| Midterms | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Paper Submission | 6 | 2 | 12 | ||||
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Total Workload | 194 | ||||||