| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Identify common communication barriers encountered by audiologists in clinical practice.
- Demonstrate effective communication strategies tailored to individuals with hearing loss, supported by relevant examples.
- Develop patient and caregiver communication scenarios that incorporate empathy and clarity.
- Design models for effective collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Select and apply appropriate communication methods based on patients? age, cultural background, and communication preferences.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | This course aims to provide audiologists with the knowledge and skills necessary for healthy communication with individuals with hearing loss, patient relatives, and multidisciplinary teams in clinical setting. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to Health Communication |
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2nd Week |
Communication Skills in Healthcare Professionals |
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3rd Week |
Communication Barriers in Individuals with Hearing Loss |
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4th Week |
Solutions to Communication Barriers in Individuals with Hearing Loss |
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5th Week |
Audiologist?Patient Relationship |
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6th Week |
Cultural Differences and Communication |
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7th Week |
Health Literacy and Patient Information Strategies |
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8th Week |
Midterm Exam |
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9th Week |
Communication with Pediatric Patient |
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10th Week |
Communication with Adult Patients |
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11th Week |
Communication with Geriatric Patients |
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12th Week |
Communication with Families and Caregivers |
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13th Week |
Effective Communication with Multidisciplinary Teams |
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14th Week |
Crisis and Conflict Management in Clinical Communication |
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15th Week |
Technology-Assisted Communication |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Arslanoğlu, A., Beycan, A., Pancar, E. D., Zeyrek, F., Çalık, K. B. T., Akbaş, M., ... & Üreten, Z. K. (2019). Sağlık Çalışanları İçin GENEL İLETİŞİM. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Case Study
- Problem Solving
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Assignment |
2 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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