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Program of Audiology

ODYO306

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS IN AUDIOLOGY II

Course Code
ODYO306
Semester
Sixth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterSixth Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Describe and evaluate audiological tests using clinical terminology and classifications.
  2. Create clinically appropriate test batteries and testing approaches for different population groups.
  3. Interpret behavioral test findings together with electrophysiological test findings.
  4. Determine the evaluation methods to be used based on the patient's history.
  5. Combine the results obtained in the audiological evaluation with the patient's history and diagnose hearing loss
  6. Refer patients to other medical, health and education specialists based on the audiological test battery findings.
  7. Write a report containing sensorineural and mixed hearing diagnosis and intervention methods.
  8. Adopt a professional perspective in the evaluation and treatment of hearing functions.
  9. Apply the principles of critical thinking and evidence-based practice in the field of audiology within the lifelong learning process.
  10. Evaluate and report the effects of pharmacological agents, neurological-psychological problems, genetics and environmental factors such as noise on hearing and balance problems.
  11. Analyzes the differential diagnostic features regarding cochlear and retrocochlear pathologies by comparing audiometric test findings in sensorineural hearing loss.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionDifferential Diagnosis in Audiology II 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 sensorineural and mixed hearing losses caused by diseases of the inner ear and auditory pathways.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course Introduction/Classification of Sensorineural Hearing Loss
2nd Week Evaluation of Audiological Test Results
3rd Week Audiological Findings in Sensorineural Hearing Loss:Pure-Tone and Speech Audiometry ? Acoustic Immittance
4th Week Audiological Findings in Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Otoacoustic Emissions and Auditory Brainstem Responses
5th Week Presbycusis/Ototoxicity
6th Week Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
7th Week MIDTERM EXAM
8th Week Meniere's Disease and Autoimmune Diseases
9th Week Temporal Bone Fractures/Inner Ear Malformations
10th Week Large Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome/Semicircular Canal Dehiscence
11th Week Genetic Hearing Loss
12th Week Auditory Neuropathy
13th Week Differential Diagnosis in Retrocochlear Pathologies/Acoustic Neuroma
14th Week Functional Hearing Loss
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
  • Problem Solving
  • Questions/Answers
  • Report Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 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 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 45 45
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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