Audiology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Audiology
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Audiology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01920103 | Introduction to Hearing Aids | 1 | Spring | 2 | 2+0+1 | 8 | 8 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Muhammed PINAR |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Selection, application, programming and adaptation of hearing aids and auxiliary devices required for the rehabilitation of children, adults and elderly patients after diagnosis of hearing loss, their features, working principles and follow-up of the amplified patient.
Objectives of the Course
The main objective of the course is To gain knowledge and skills in the selection, implementation and adaptation of hearing aids and assistive devices for rehabilitation of the patient after hearing loss diagnosis in audiology.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Has the basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. | 3 |
| P2 | Has the knowledge to comparatively evaluate and interpret the accuracy, reliability and validity of the information he has gained regarding audiology. | 5 |
| P4 | Takes responsibility by using the undergraduate knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. Has the ability to carry out independent work individually and in groups. | 4 |
| P5 | Internalizes and generalizes the basic theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of audiology and demonstrates what he has learned. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Recalls the basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. | P.1.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Applies basic and updated theoretical knowledge in the field of audiology. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Distinguishes the differences between basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. | P.1.3 | 1 |
| O4 | Explains the knowledge of comparatively evaluating and interpreting the accuracy, reliability and validity of the information gained about audiology. | P.2.1 | 1 |
| O5 | Comparatively evaluates the accuracy, reliability and validity of the information gained about audiology. | P.2.2 | 1 |
| O6 | Evaluates the accuracy, reliability and validity of the information gained about audiology using different methods and techniques. | P.2.3 | 1 |
| O7 | She/He discusses her ideas in the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies she is involved in in the field of audiology. | P.3.3 | 1 |
| O8 | Explains the undergraduate knowledge gained in the field of audiology. | P.4.1 | 1 |
| O9 | Distinguishes the differences in the undergraduate knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | P.4.2 | 1 |
| O10 | She/He applies her undergraduate knowledge in the field of audiology to her professional life. | P.4.3 | 1 |
| O11 | Evaluates the basic theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field of audiology with appropriate methods and techniques. | P.5.1 | 1 |
| O12 | Interprets the theoretical and practical basic knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | P.5.2 | 1 |
| O13 | Remembers the theoretical and practical basic knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | P.5.3 | 1 |
| O14 | Explains the relevant information and communication technologies required by the field of audiology. | P.8.1 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Historical Development of Hearing Aids |
| 2 | Basic hearing aid components I |
| 3 | Basic hearing aid components II |
| 4 | Binaural Hearing |
| 5 | Real Ear Measurements |
| 6 | Real Ear Measurements |
| 7 | General Review |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Ear Imprinting and Ear Molds |
| 10 | Types of hearing aids and their properties |
| 11 | Hearing aid types and features II |
| 12 | Selection of proper hearing aid for hearing loss I |
| 13 | Selection of proper hearing aid for hearing loss II |
| 14 | Selection of proper hearing aid for hearing loss III |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | 1. Dillon, H. (2012). Hearing Aids(Kindle Edition). Thieme Publisher. |
| 2. Taylor, B., Mueller,H. G. (2011). Fitting and Dispensing Hearing Aids. | |
| 3. Carmen,R. E. (2009). The Consumer Handbook on Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids: A Bridge to Healing. | |
| 5. Hall, J. W. III. (2014). Introduction to Audiology Today. Pearson. | |
| 5. Hall, J. W. III. (2014). Introduction to Audiology Today. Pearson. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 6 | 31 | 186 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 240 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 8 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 8 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Recalls the basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Applies basic and updated theoretical knowledge in the field of audiology. | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Distinguishes the differences between basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | Explains the knowledge of comparatively evaluating and interpreting the accuracy, reliability and validity of the information gained about audiology. | - | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O5 | Comparatively evaluates the accuracy, reliability and validity of the information gained about audiology. | - | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O6 | Evaluates the accuracy, reliability and validity of the information gained about audiology using different methods and techniques. | - | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O7 | She/He discusses her ideas in the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies she is involved in in the field of audiology. | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O8 | Explains the undergraduate knowledge gained in the field of audiology. | - | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| O9 | Distinguishes the differences in the undergraduate knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | - | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| O10 | She/He applies her undergraduate knowledge in the field of audiology to her professional life. | - | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| O11 | Evaluates the basic theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field of audiology with appropriate methods and techniques. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O12 | Interprets the theoretical and practical basic knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O13 | Remembers the theoretical and practical basic knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O14 | Explains the relevant information and communication technologies required by the field of audiology. | - | - | - | - | - | - |