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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01960101 | Amplification Systems Selection and Application Principles II | 3 | Spring | 6 | 2+0+2 | 4 | 4 |
| 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. Dilek SÖYLER |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Selection, application, programming and adaptation of hearing aids and assistive devices necessary for rehabilitation of children, adults and elderly patients after hearing loss diagnosis, characteristics, working principles and follow-up of the patients provided with amplification.
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 |
| 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 |
| P7 | Has the ability to participate in the relevant process as an effective audiologist by informing relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of audiology and supporting their thoughts and solution suggestions for problems with quantitative and qualitative data. | 3 |
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 undergraduate knowledge gained in the field of audiology. | P.4.1 | 1 |
| O5 | Distinguishes the differences in the undergraduate knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | P.4.2 | 1 |
| O6 | She/He applies her undergraduate knowledge in the field of audiology to her professional life. | P.4.3 | 1 |
| O7 | She/He informs relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of audiology and explains her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems. | P.7.1 | 1 |
| O8 | Participates effectively in the relevant process as an audiologist by informing relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of audiology and supporting their thoughts and solutions to problems with quantitative and qualitative data. | P.7.2 | 1 |
| O9 | It evaluates the relevant process by informing relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of audiology and supporting its thoughts and solution suggestions for problems with quantitative and qualitative data. | P.7.3 | 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 | Amplification Systems and Development Process |
| 2 | Basic hearing aid components I |
| 3 | Basic hearing aid components II |
| 4 | Binaural Hearing |
| 5 | Real Ear Measurements I |
| 6 | Real Ear Measurements II |
| 7 | General Review |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Ear Imprinting and Ear Molds I |
| 10 | Ear Imprinting and Ear Molds II |
| 11 | CROS, BICROS and Bone Conduction Hearing Aids |
| 12 | Middle Ear Implants |
| 13 | Amplification Applications in Pediatric Patients |
| 14 | Amplification Applications in Geriatric Patients |
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. | |
| 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. |
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 | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 11 | 3 | 33 |
| 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 | 16 | 16 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P4 | P7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 undergraduate knowledge gained in the field of audiology. | - | 4 | - |
| O5 | Distinguishes the differences in the undergraduate knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | - | 4 | - |
| O6 | She/He applies her undergraduate knowledge in the field of audiology to her professional life. | - | 4 | - |
| O7 | She/He informs relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of audiology and explains her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems. | - | - | 3 |
| O8 | Participates effectively in the relevant process as an audiologist by informing relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of audiology and supporting their thoughts and solutions to problems with quantitative and qualitative data. | - | - | 3 |
| O9 | It evaluates the relevant process by informing relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of audiology and supporting its thoughts and solution suggestions for problems with quantitative and qualitative data. | - | - | 3 |