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: | ODY307 | ||||
| Course Name: | Geriatric Audiology | ||||
| Course Semester: | Fall | ||||
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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. IRMAK UÇAK | ||||
| Course Assistants: |
Course Purpose and Content
| Course Objectives: | In this course, it is aimed to understand the biological and physiological processes of aging and to determine the appropriate audiological approach on its effects. |
| Course Content: | 1 Introducing the course: Information about the purpose, content and functioning 2 Definition of aging and introduction to aging processes 3 Neurophysiology of aging 4 Theories of aging - I 5 Theories of aging - II 6 Changes in age-related external and middle ear structures 7 Changes in age-related inner ear and central structures 8 Audiological diagnosis and evaluation in the geriatric population 9 Diagnosis processes in presbybiacus disease 10 Audiological rehabilitation strategies in the geriatric population 11 Selection and follow-up of amplification in the elderly 12 Current approaches in geriatric audiology 13 Current approaches in geriatric rehabilitation 14 General review and discussion |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to have information about the neurophysiology of aging, definitions and concepts related to aging. 2) To be able to describe the changes that occur in the auditory system with age 3) To be able to detect and clinical management of presbycusis disease 4) To be able to determine the appropriate audiological test battery used when evaluating the elderly 5) To be able to comprehend the points to be considered in hearing aid and rehabilitation applications for the elderly |
Course Flow Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introducing the course: Information about the purpose, content and functioning | Review of source books - Reference books and instructor lecture notes - |
| 2) | Definition of aging and introduction to aging processes | Review of reference books - Reference books and instructor lecture notes |
| 3) | Neurophysiology of aging | Review of reference books - Reference books and instructor lecture notes |
| 4) | Theories of aging - I | Review of reference books - Reference books and instructor lecture notes |
| 5) | Theories of aging - II | Review of reference books - Reference books and instructor lecture notes |
| 6) | Changes in age-related external and middle ear structures | Review of reference books - Reference books and instructor lecture notes |
| 7) | Changes in age-related inner ear and central structures | Review of reference books - Reference books and instructor lecture notes |
| 8) | Audiological diagnosis and evaluation in the geriatric population | Review of reference books - Reference books and instructor lecture notes |
| 9) | Diagnosis processes in presbybiacus disease | Review of reference books - Reference books and instructor lecture notes |
| 10) | Audiological rehabilitation strategies in the geriatric population | Review of reference books - Reference books and instructor lecture notes |
| 11) | Selection and follow-up of amplification in the elderly | Review of reference books - Reference books and instructor lecture notes |
| 12) | Current approaches in geriatric audiology | Review of reference books - Reference books and instructor lecture notes |
| 13) | Current approaches in geriatric rehabilitation | Review of reference books - Reference books and instructor lecture notes |
| 14) | General review and discussion | Review of reference books - Reference books and instructor lecture notes |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Kaptan, G. (2016). Geriatriye Çok Yönlü Bakış. Ankara: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri |
| References: | Coll, P. P. (Ed.). (2019). Healthy Aging: A Complete Guide to Clinical Management. Springer. -Aslan, D. & Kutsal, Y. G. (2017). Güncel Geriatri El Kitabı. Ankara: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri -Guendouzi, J., Loncke, F., & Williams, M. J. (Eds.). (2011). The handbook of psycholinguistic and cognitive processes: Perspectives in communication disorders. Routledge. |
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. | 2 |
| 4) | To be able to plan the audiology program with the theoretical and applied knowledge learned. | 1 |
| 5) | Ability to work collaboratively with members of the healthcare team and other disciplines. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 9) | Ability to develop professional standards and policies. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
Learning Activity and Teaching Methods
| Alan Çalışması | |
| Anlatım | |
| Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka | |
| Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi | |
| Course | |
| Okuma | |
| Problem Çözme | |
| Soru cevap/ Tartışma | |
| Örnek olay çalışması |
Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria
| Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama) | |
| Sözlü sınav | |
| Homework | |
| Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum |
Assessment & Grading
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Committee | 2 | % 0 |
| Attendance | 14 | % 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |
İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 28 |
| Application | 6 | 12 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 12 | 24 |
| Homework Assignments | 9 | 18 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 |
| Paper Submission | 10 | 20 |
| Final | 1 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 106 | |