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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99501017 | Hearing and Balance Health | 2025 | Spring | 4 | 2+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Sare Nur KAYACIK |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Sare Nur KAYACIK | B-228 | [email protected] | 7847 | Monday 14:00-16:00 |
Course Content
Basic functions of hearing and balance; safe listening; ear health; hearing difficulties and tinnitus; hearing support and communication; dizziness and balance complaints; fall prevention; general goal of rehabilitation; access to reliable information and appropriate referral.
Objectives of the Course
To enable students to acquire fundamental knowledge regarding hearing and balance health, recognize risks associated with daily life, explain preventive practices, and distinguish the need to seek appropriate healthcare services.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P12 | Being able to express the ability to make connections between at least two different courses outside the field that contribute to the individual's general culture. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Ability to find the difference between different disciplines. | P.12.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Ability to organize collaboration with different disciplines. | P.12.4 | 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 | Introduction to Hearing and Balance Health: Basic Structures and Their Functions in Daily Life |
| 2 | Signs of Hearing Difficulty, Early Detection, and Methods of Assessment |
| 3 | Noise Exposure and Hearing Health: Effects of Sound Level, Duration, and Repeated Exposure |
| 4 | Safe Listening Habits and Hearing Protection |
| 5 | Ear Care and Tinnitus: Misconceptions and the Need for Evaluation |
| 6 | Professional Support for Hearing Health: Sudden Changes in Hearing, Hearing Aids, and Accessible Communication |
| 7 | The Role of Vision, the Inner Ear, and Body Senses in Maintaining Balance |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Recognition and Definition of Dizziness and Balance Complaints |
| 10 | Factors Affecting Balance: Head Position, Medications, Age, and Other Factors |
| 11 | Balance and Safety in Daily Life: Fall Prevention and Environmental Modification |
| 12 | Balance and Safety in Daily Life: Fall Prevention and Environmental Modification |
| 13 | Appropriate Consultation, Urgent Symptoms, and Reliable Information Sources for Hearing and Balance Problems |
| 14 | Integrating Hearing and Balance Health Information and Applying It to Daily Life |
| 15 | General Review and Consolidation of Topics |
| 16 | End-of-Semester Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | 6. Herdman, S. J. (2000). Vestibular Rehabilitation. Philadelphia Davis Company. |
| 6. Herdman, S. J. (2000). Vestibular Rehabilitation. Philadelphia Davis Company. | |
| 6. Herdman, S. J. (2000). Vestibular Rehabilitation. Philadelphia Davis Company. | |
| 6. Herdman, S. J. (2000). Vestibular Rehabilitation. Philadelphia Davis Company. |
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) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Midterms | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| 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 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P12 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Ability to find the difference between different disciplines. | 5 |
| O2 | Ability to organize collaboration with different disciplines. | 3 |