PHYSIOLOGY AND EVALUATION OF VESTIBULAR SYSTEM

ODYO210

Course Code: ODYO210
Semester: Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 3

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Fourth Term (Spring)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Count the components of systems that maintain balance
Explains the test methods used to evaluate the peripheral and central vestibular systems.
Have basic knowledge on the disorders of the vestibular system and their symptoms
Relates the physiology of the peripheral and central vestibular systems to the methods used for their evaluation.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

The role of the inner ear in maintaining balance, vestibular disorders, and basic vestibular diagnostic approaches.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to balance and vestibular system
2^nd Week	Anatomy and physiology of peripheral vestibular system
3^rd Week	Extraocular muscles, vestibuloocular reflex, nystagmus
4^th Week	Vestibular system evaluation: Case history
5^th Week	Vestibular system evaluation: Diagnostic tests
6^th Week	Vestibular system evaluation: Diagnostic tests (Postural Tests)
7^th Week	MID-TERM EXAM
8^th Week	Vestibular system evaluation: Diagnostic tests (VNG, VHIT)
9^th Week	Vestibular system evaluation: Diagnostic tests (VEMP, EcochG)
10^th Week	Vestibular system evaluation: Diagnostic tests (Rotational Testing, Dynamic Posturography)
11^th Week	Vestibular system pathologies: Cases
12^th Week	Rehabilitation approaches
13^th Week	Rehabilitation approaches
14^th Week	FINAL EXAM

Recommended or Required Reading

1. K.J.Lee. (2012) Essential Otolaryngology, Baş ve Boyun Cerrahisi, 9.baskı, Güneş Tıp Kitapevi.
2. Jack Katz, Larry Medwetsky, Robert Burkard and Linda Hood. (2009) Handbook of Clinical Audiology Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins).
3. Can Koç. (2013) Kulak Burun Boğaz Hastalıkları ve Baş-Boyun Cerrahisi, 2. Baskı. Güneş Tıp Kitabevi
4. Fuat Büyüklü. (2013) Kulak (Kulak Burun Boğaz ve Baş Boyun Cerrahisi), Anadolu Sanat Dijital Baskı.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Case Study
Problem Solving
Practice

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Assignment	1	10
Practice	1	10
Total(%)		50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		50
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	15	1	15
Preparation for Final exam	15	1	15
Course hours	15	3	45
Preparation for Midterm exam	15	1	15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework	2	4	8
Total Work Load			100
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			3.33
ECTS Credit of the Course			3

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1	X	X
K2	X	X	X	X
K3			X	X
K4				X
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