ECTS - Auditory Amplification
Auditory Amplification (AUDY208) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Auditory Amplification | AUDY208 | 4. Semester | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 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 | The aim of this course is to gain the necessary knowledge about candidate selection, application stages and follow-up processes of hearing aids. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Hearing aid types, parts and working principle, compression systems, external ear canal resonance, Real Ear Gain measurements, application procedures, instruction methods, applications according to age. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearing Aid Working Principles | Principles of Hearing Aid Audiology |
| 2 | History of the Hearing Aid | Principles of Hearing Aid Audiology |
| 3 | Types of Hearing Aids | Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations |
| 4 | Selecting a Hearing Loss Appropriate Device According to Hearing Aid Technical Data I | Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations |
| 5 | Selecting a Hearing Loss Appropriate Device According to Hearing Aid Technical Data II | Modern Hearing Aids: Pre-Fitting Testing and Selection Considerations |
| 6 | Electroacoustic Control of the Hearing Aid | Modern Hearing Aids: Pre-Fitting Testing and Selection Considerations |
| 7 | General Review | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Real Ear Gain and Fitting Protocol of Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aid | Modern Hearing Aids: Pre-Fitting Testing and Selection Considerations |
| 10 | Real Ear Gain and Fitting Protocol of an In-the-Ear Hearing Aid | Modern Hearing Aids: Pre-Fitting Testing and Selection Considerations |
| 11 | Hearing Aid Applications in the Elderly | The Textbook of Hearing Aid Amplification |
| 12 | Hearing Aid Applications in Children | The Textbook of Hearing Aid Amplification |
| 13 | Hearing Aid Applications in Adults | The Textbook of Hearing Aid Amplification |
| 14 | Literature Studies on Hearing Aid Applications | The Textbook of Hearing Aid Amplification |
| 15 | Use of Assistive Listening Technologies | The Textbook of Hearing Aid Amplification |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Principles of Hearing Aid Audiology, Second Edition, 2002. Whurr Publishers |
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| 2. Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations, Michael Valente, 2002. Thieme Publishers | |
| 3. Digital Hearing Aids (2008), Arthur Schaub, Thieme. | |
| 4. Hearing Aids (2012), Harvey Dillon, Second Edition, Thieme | |
| 5. The textbook of hearing aid amplification (2000), Sandlin, Robert | |
| 6. Modern Hearing Aids: Pre-Fitting Testing and Selection Considerations, (2013) , Mueller HG, Ricketts T, and Bentler R. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing Inc. |
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 | ||||
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| 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 | 10 | 10 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 78 | ||