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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01981107 | Screening Practices for Hearing and Speech Disorders | 4 | Spring | 8 | 2+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| 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 | Prof. Mehmet Suat ÖZBİLEN |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
This course covers the concept of screening and the importance of early identification in hearing and speech disorders; it addresses hearing screening programs for newborns, children, adults, and older individuals, screening approaches for speech and language disorders, commonly used screening tools and scales, screening practices for at-risk populations, evaluation, reporting, and referral processes of screening results, ethical principles, data confidentiality, and national and international screening programs.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to emphasize the importance of screening practices in the early identification of hearing and speech disorders, to introduce screening methods used for different age groups and risk populations, and to enable students to develop skills in evaluating screening results, reporting findings, and managing appropriate referral processes.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| 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. | 5 |
| P3 | Takes responsibility for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies in the field of audiology and fulfills its duties with ethical principles and active participation. | 4 |
| 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 |
| P6 | Plans and implements professional projects, research and activities for the social environment and professional community in which he lives with the awareness of social responsibility. He monitors and evaluates the process and ensures sustainability. | 4 |
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 ethical principles that must be followed in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies in the field of audiology. | P.3.1 | 1 |
| O5 | It fulfills its duties in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies in the field of audiology by adhering to ethical principles. | P.3.2 | 1 |
| O6 | She/He discusses her ideas in the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies she is involved in in the field of audiology. | P.3.3 | 1 |
| O7 | Explains the undergraduate knowledge gained in the field of audiology. | P.4.1 | 1 |
| O8 | Distinguishes the differences in the undergraduate knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | P.4.2 | 1 |
| O9 | She/He applies her undergraduate knowledge in the field of audiology to her professional life. | P.4.3 | 1 |
| O10 | Evaluates the basic theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field of audiology with appropriate methods and techniques. | P.5.1 | 1 |
| O11 | Interprets the theoretical and practical basic knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | P.5.2 | 1 |
| O12 | Remembers the theoretical and practical basic knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | P.5.3 | 1 |
| O13 | With the awareness of social responsibility, she/he plans professional projects, research and activities for her social environment and professional community. | P.6.1 | 1 |
| O14 | With awareness of social responsibility, he/she carries out professional projects, research and activities for the social environment and professional community in which he lives. | P.6.2 | 1 |
| O15 | With awareness of social responsibility, he/she monitors and evaluates professional project, research and activity processes for the social environment and professional community in which he lives. | P.6.3 | 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 | Bu hafta tarama kavramı, erken tanının önemi ve işitme ile konuşma bozukluklarında tarama uygulamalarının temel ilkeleri ele alınır. |
| 2 | The aims, scope, and national and international applications of newborn, infant, and child hearing screening programs are examined. |
| 3 | Objective tests and protocols used in newborn hearing screening are evaluated. |
| 4 | Hearing screening methods and implementation processes in preschool and school-age children are discussed. |
| 5 | Hearing screening in adults and older individuals, risk groups, and community-based screening approaches are examined. |
| 6 | Konuşma ve dil bozukluklarında tarama kavramı, gelişimsel döneme göre tarama ilkeleri ve ölçütleri ele alınır. |
| 7 | Screening tools, tests, and observational assessment methods used in speech and language screening are examined. |
| 8 | midterm examinatio |
| 9 | Reporting of screening results, referral processes, and multidisciplinary approaches are discussed. |
| 10 | Ethical principles, informed consent, and data confidentiality in screening programs are evaluated. |
| 11 | Screening practices in at-risk populations, including prematurity, genetic risk, and neurodevelopmental disorders, are addressed. |
| 12 | Screening practices in at-risk populations, including prematurity, genetic risk, and neurodevelopmental disorders, are addressed. |
| 13 | The concepts of sensitivity, specificity, and validity in screening programs are evaluated. |
| 14 | Examples of national and international screening programs are discussed through case analyses. |
| 15 | Current screening approaches and technological developments are evaluated, followed by a general review of the course. |
| 16 | final examination |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Northern, J. L., & Downs, M. P. (2014). Hearing in Children (6th ed.). Plural Publishing |
| Hall, J. W. (2019). Introduction to Audiology Today (2nd ed.). Pearson. | |
| Paul, R., & Norbury, C. F. (2012). Language Disorders from Infancy through Adolescence. Elsevier. | |
| Madell, J. R., & Flexer, C. (2014). Pediatric Audiology: Diagnosis, Technology, and Management. Thieme. |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 10 | 6 | 60 |
| Midterms | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| 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 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Recalls the basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Applies basic and updated theoretical knowledge in the field of audiology. | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Distinguishes the differences between basic and updated theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of audiology. | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | Explains the ethical principles that must be followed in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies in the field of audiology. | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O5 | It fulfills its duties in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies in the field of audiology by adhering to ethical principles. | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O6 | She/He discusses her ideas in the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies she is involved in in the field of audiology. | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O7 | Explains the undergraduate knowledge gained in the field of audiology. | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| O8 | Distinguishes the differences in the undergraduate knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| O9 | She/He applies her undergraduate knowledge in the field of audiology to her professional life. | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| O10 | Evaluates the basic theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field of audiology with appropriate methods and techniques. | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O11 | Interprets the theoretical and practical basic knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O12 | Remembers the theoretical and practical basic knowledge acquired in the field of audiology. | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O13 | With the awareness of social responsibility, she/he plans professional projects, research and activities for her social environment and professional community. | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| O14 | With awareness of social responsibility, he/she carries out professional projects, research and activities for the social environment and professional community in which he lives. | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| O15 | With awareness of social responsibility, he/she monitors and evaluates professional project, research and activity processes for the social environment and professional community in which he lives. | - | - | - | - | 4 |