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Program of Audiology

ODYO305

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS IN AUDILOGY I

Course Code
ODYO305
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Interpret behavioral and electrophysiological test findings by combining them.
  2. Determine the evaluation methods to be used according to the patient's story.
  3. Report the findings obtained in the audiological evaluation.
  4. Diagnose hearing loss by combining the findings obtained in the audiological evaluation with the patient's history.
  5. Referral patients to other medical, health and education specialists based on audiological test battery findings
  6. Write reports about conductive hearing loss.
  7. Adopt a professional perspective in evaluating and interventing hearing problems across the lifespan.
  8. Evaluate and report the effects of pharmacological agents, neurological-psychological problems, genetics, and environmental factors such as noise on hearing and balance problems.
  9. Apply critical thinking and evidence-based practice principles to audiological assessment.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsODYO203 AUDIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION I: BEHAVIORAL TESTS ODYO208 AUDIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION II: ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL TESTS
Course DescriptionDifferential Diagnosis in Audiology course is an advanced level course aimed at understanding the relationship between the auditory canal, pathology and evaluation method. Within the scope of the course, defining different audiological protocols for the diagnosis of hearing loss and/or auditory disorder, identifying the etiological and medical causes of hearing loss, and audiological test battery to be used according to the patient's history will be discussed. Establishing a connection between the results of behavioral tests and electrophysiological tests, and cases of patient referral to other medical, health and education specialists will be handled. In addition to the theoretical background, case examples for pathology and audiological evaluation will be emphasized. This course will focus on diseases of the outer and middle ear and conductive hearing loss.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course Introduction-Overview of External and Middle Ear Diseases
2nd Week Evaluation with ABR I
3rd Week Evaluation with ABR II
4th Week Repor Writing in ABR
5th Week Audiological Findings in Conductive Hearing Loss I
6th Week Audiological Findings in Conductive Hearing Loss II
7th Week Overview
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Audiological Evaluation in External Ear Pathologies
10th Week Case Studies
11th Week Audiological Evaluation in Middle Ear Pathologies I: Otitis Media, Eustachian Dysfunction, Tympanic Membrane Pathologies
12th Week Case Studies
13th Week Audiological Evaluation in Middle Ear Pathologies II: Otosclerosis, Bone Chain Disruption, Cholestaotama
14th Week Case Studies
15th Week Overview
Recommended or Required Reading1. Katz J, Medwetsky L, Burkard R, Hood L. (2009). Handbook of Clinical Audiology(6th Ed.)Lippincott Williams &Wilkins.
2. Martin F.N., Clark, J.G. (2014). Introduction to Audiology (12th Ed.). New York: Pearson.
3. Steiger J, Miller EL, (2017). Diagnostic Audiology Pocket Guide: Evaluation of Hearing, Tinnitus, and Middle Ear Function 1st Edition, Plural Publishing Inc.
4. Kramer S, Brown DK,(2023) Audiology: Science to Practice, 4th Edition, Plural Publishing.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
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 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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