ECTS - Hearing Aid Applications and Ear Molds
Hearing Aid Applications and Ear Molds (AUDY409) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Hearing Aid Applications and Ear Molds | AUDY409 | Area Elective | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | This course aims to teach the correct procedure for taking ear mold impressions, selecting appropriate personalized hearing aids, programming hearing aids, and understanding real ear gain measurements. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Hands-on education and training so that students can adjust hearing aid programming, electroacoustic measurements and Real Ear Gain technique in both health studies and scientific studies. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Taking Ear Mold Impressions | Hearing Aids Chapter 8; Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations Chapter 2 |
| 2 | Effects of Different Ear Molds on the Resonance of the External Auditory Canal | Hearing Aids Chapter 9; Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations Chapter 3 |
| 3 | Selection of Hearing Aids Suitable for Hearing Loss Based on Technical Specifications | Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations Chapter 4; Modern Hearing Aids: Verification, Outcome Measures, and Follow-up Chapter 1, 2 |
| 4 | Electroacoustic Evaluation of Hearing Aids | Hearing Aids Chapter 6; Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations Chapter 5 |
| 5 | Real Ear Gain and Software Programming of Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aids | Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations Chapter 6; Modern Hearing Aids: Verification, Outcome Measures, and Follow-up Chapter 3 |
| 6 | Real Ear Gain and Software Programming of In-the-Ear Hearing Aids | Hearing Aids Chapter 10; Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations Chapter 7 |
| 7 | Midterm Exam | |
| 8 | Real Ear Gain and Software Programming of "Open Fit" Hearing Aids | Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations Chapter 8; Modern Hearing Aids: Verification, Outcome Measures, and Follow-up Chapter 5 |
| 9 | Real Ear Gain and Software Programming of "Receiver-in-the-Ear" Hearing Aids | Hearing Aids Chapter 12; Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations Chapter 9 |
| 10 | Hearing Aid Applications in the Elderly | Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations Chapter 10; Modern Hearing Aids: Verification, Outcome Measures, and Follow-up Chapter 9 |
| 11 | Hearing Aid Applications in Children I | Hearing Aids Chapter 14; Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations Chapter 11 |
| 12 | Hearing Aid Applications in Children II | Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations Chapter 11; Modern Hearing Aids: Verification, Outcome Measures, and Follow-up Chapter 8 |
| 13 | Hearing Aid Applications in Adults | Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations Chapter 12 |
| 14 | Literature Studies on Hearing Aid Fittings | Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations Chapter 13; Modern Hearing Aids: Verification, Outcome Measures, and Follow-up Chapter 9 |
| 15 | General Review | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Dillon, H. (2012). Hearing Aids (2nd ed.). Thieme. |
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| 2. Valente, M. (2002). Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations. Thieme Publishers | |
| 3. Mueller, H.G., Ricketts, T., & Bentler, R. (2017). Modern Hearing Aids: Verification, Outcome Measures, and Follow-up. Plural Publishing. |
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. | |||||
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 | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| 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 | 110 | ||