ECTS - Geriatric Audiology
Geriatric Audiology (AUDY303) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Geriatric Audiology | AUDY303 | 5. Semester | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | This course aims to explain the changes seen in the hearing system in old age, to interpret the results of audiological tests in the presence of age-related hearing loss, to learn the amplification and rehabilitation approaches that should be recommended as a result of the test. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Demographic and biological characteristics of aging, changes in the hearing and balance system due to aging, and audiological evaluation of the geriatric patient, the basics of instrumentation and rehabilitation. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction to the Course, General Introduction to the Concept of Aging | Hearing and Aging Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Definition, Prevalence and Risk Factors of Age-Related Hearing Loss | Hearing and Aging Chapter 1, 2 |
| 3 | Changes in the Hearing System in Old Age: (Outer Ear, Middle Ear, Inner Ear) | Geriatrics (Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference) Chapter 6 |
| 4 | Changes in the Hearing System in Old Age: (Inner Ear, Schuknecht Presbycusis Types) | Geriatrics (Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference) Chapter 6 |
| 5 | Changes in the Hearing System in Old Age: (Central Connections) | Geriatrics (Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference) Chapter 6 |
| 6 | Hearing Loss, Psychosocial and Cognitive Changes in Old Age/Cognitive Screening | Geriatrics (Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference) Chapter 4, 6 |
| 7 | Speech Understanding Problems in Old Age | Geriatrics (Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference) Chapter 16 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Geriatric Hearing Screenings | Geriatric Audiology Chapter 6 |
| 10 | Age Related Changes: Audiometry, OAE, Immitansmetric Examination | Geriatric Audiology Chapter 10, 11; Modern Hearing Aids: Verification, Outcome Measures, and Follow-Up Chapter 5 |
| 11 | A Test Battery Approach that Can Be Used for the Elderly | Geriatric Audiology Chapter 11; Modern Hearing Aids: Verification, Outcome Measures, and Follow-Up Chapter 10 |
| 12 | Geriatric Patient and Amplification | Modern Hearing Aids: Verification, Outcome Measures, and Follow-Up Chapter 4; Hearing Aids Chapter 2 - 9 |
| 13 | Rehabilitative Audiology Approaches in Aging | Modern Hearing Aids: Verification, Outcome Measures, and Follow-Up Chapter 9; Hearing Aids Chapter 2 - 9 |
| 14 | Hearing Aid Selection in the Elderly | Modern Hearing Aids: Verification, Outcome Measures, and Follow-Up Chapter 4; Hearing Aids Chapter 2 - 9 |
| 15 | General Review | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Ralph Buschbacher (Editor), Kevin W. Means (Author), Patrick M. Kortebein (Author) (2012). Geriatrics (Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference). |
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| 2. Hull, R. H. (2011). Hearing and Aging. San Diego: Plural Publishing. | |
| 3. Robert T. Sataloff, Michael M. Johns, Karen M. Kost (2015). Geriatric Otolaryngology | |
| 4. Mueller, H.G., Ricketts, T., & Bentler, R. (2017). Modern Hearing Aids: Verification, Outcome Measures, and Follow-up. Plural Publishing. | |
| 5. Dillon, H. (2012). Hearing Aids (2nd ed.). Thieme. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Recognize, use and gain the ability to apply the necessary devices for audiological evaluation and testing. | X | ||||
| 2 | To be able to evaluate, define and plan using theoretical and practical concepts in the field of audiology. | X | ||||
| 3 | Demonstrates a respectful approach, taking into account individual differences, cultural beliefs and social interactions. | X | ||||
| 4 | Applies the acquired knowledge and skills in accordance with ethical principles; has the ability to change or terminate the process when necessary. | X | ||||
| 5 | Takes initiatives focused on protecting public health and contributes to the development of health policies in the field of Audiology. | X | ||||
| 6 | Effectively organizes services in the field of audiology, manages the necessary business processes to improve quality and produces solutions to problems. | X | ||||
| 7 | To be able to carry out independent professional and academic studies by using his/her knowledge and to work in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups. | X | ||||
| 8 | Prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of audiology and participates in all stages of research and project applications. | X | ||||
| 9 | Determines the differences and individual needs of individuals in daily life, analyzes the ways of meeting the needs and develops applications that will improve the quality of life. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Total Workload | 108 | ||