ECTS - Ethics in Audiology
Ethics in Audiology (AUDY411) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Ethics in Audiology | AUDY411 | 7. Semester | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 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, Problem Solving, Brain Storming. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | What is Ethics? Introduction to Basic Concepts,Ethical Principles in Health Professions Fundamental Human Rights, Patient Rights and the Role of the Audiologist,Ethical Principles in Audiology,Professional Ethics and Professionalism in Audiology,Communication with Healthcare Workers,Communication with Patients and Families, Research Ethics and Clinical Studies,Technological Developments and Ethical Issues,Ethical Approaches When Working with Children,Ethical Issues When Working with the Elderly |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is Ethics? Introduction to Basic Concepts | Principles of Biomedical Ethics Chapter: 1 |
| 2 | Ethical Principles in Health Professions | Principles of Biomedical Ethics Chapter: 2 |
| 3 | Fundamental Human Rights, Patient Rights, and the Role of the Audiologist | Principles of Biomedical Ethics Chapter: 5, 6 |
| 4 | Ethical Principles in Audiology | Principles of Biomedical Ethics, Chapter: 7, Ethics in Audiology American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Ethics Resources: https://www.audiology.org/practice-resources/professional-ethics/; American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Ethics: https://www.asha.org/practice/ethics/ |
| 5 | Professional Ethics and Professionalism in Audiology | Principles of Biomedical Ethics Chapter: 7; Principles, Issues, and Cases Chapter: 1 |
| 6 | Communication with Healthcare Professionals | Principles of Biomedical Ethics Chapter: 2 |
| 7 | Communication with Patients and Families | Principles of Biomedical Ethics Chapter: 2 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Research Ethics and Clinical Studies | Responsible Conduct of Research Chapter: 1-3 and 9; YÖK Guidelines on Scientific Research and Publication Ethics |
| 10 | Technological Developments and Ethical Issues | Responsible Conduct of Research Chapter: 12 |
| 11 | Ethical Approaches When Working with Children | Principles of Biomedical Ethics Chapter: 2, 3 |
| 12 | Ethical Issues When Working with the Elderly | Principles of Biomedical Ethics Chapter: 2, 3 |
| 13 | Ethical Dilemmas Encountered in Audiology | Ethics for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists: An Illustrative Casebook Chapter: 4-8 |
| 14 | Ethical Regulations in Turkey and Around the World | Declaration of Helsinki (WMA – 2013 current version) |
| 15 | Exam Preparation | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Beauchamp, Tom L.; Childress, James F. (2001). Principles of Biomedical Ethics Oxford University Press |
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| 2. Lewis Vaughn.: Bioethics: (2022) Principles, Issues, and Cases. Oxford University Press | |
| 3. D. Irwin, M. Pannbacker, T.W. Powell, and G.T. Vekovius (2020) Ethics for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists: An Illustrative Casebook. J&R Press | |
| 4. English, L. (Ed.). (2002). Ethics in Audiology. American Academy of Audiology. | |
| 5. Shamoo, A. E., & Resnik, D. B. (2015). Responsible Conduct of Research (3rd Ed.) | |
| Other Sources | 6. American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Ethics Resources: https://www.audiology.org/practice-resources/professional-ethics/ |
| 7. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Ethics: https://www.asha.org/practice/ethics/ | |
| 8. YÖK Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yayın Etiği Yönergesi | |
| 9. Declaration of Helsinki (WMA – 2013 güncel versiyonu) |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 15 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 15 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 45 |
| Toplam | 18 | 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 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 59 | ||