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Program of Audiology

ODYO408

ETHICS AND INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL LIFE FOR AUDIOLOGISTS

Course Code
ODYO408
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know resume writing and interview techniques for job application
  2. Write statement of purpose for graduate school application
  3. Know patient right, legal issues and legistlation
  4. Know ethical principles an human and animal research studies
  5. Know all the equipment necessary for audiology unit establishment and can proceed purchasing process
  6. Know duty and responsibilities as an audiologist when working in hospitals, rehabilitation centers and other settings
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to adopt professional ethics and to recognize the fields of audiology and the areas in which it cooperates. In addition, topics such as interview techniques and resume preparation for job applications necessary for the transition to professional life are prepared with guest speaker presentations on the relevant subject / field every week.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1-How to apply graduate programs and writing statement of purpose
2nd Week 2-Job application: Interview and CV writing
3rd Week 3-Communication in medical environment: Doctor-audiologist-patient-patient?s relatives
4th Week 4-Ethic: Concepts and virtue ethics
5th Week 5-Ethic: Principles of Non-Maleficence, Beneficence, Autonomy, Veracity, Confidentiality (or Fidelity and principle of
6th Week Social Responsibility and Justice)
7th Week 6-Patient rights and research ethic
8th Week 7-Use of animal in research: Legal rules, legislation, review committees,
9th Week 8-Health care management
10th Week 9-Occupational health and safety and audiology
11th Week 10-Regulations and Legislation of the Ministry of Health: Hearing screening programs
12th Week 11-Establishment of Audiology Unit: Equipment, hardware, software, tender offer and purchase
13th Week 12-Duty and Responsibilities of Audiologist: Being an audiologist in cochlear implant center/hearing Aid dispensing
14th Week 13-Duty and Responsibilities of Audiologist: Being an audiologist in rehabilitation center
15th Week 14-Duty and Responsibilities of Audiologist: Being an audiologist in audiology clinics
16th Week 15-Duty and Responsibilities of Audiologist: Being an audiologist in academy/research center
Recommended or Required ReadingIrwin, D., & Irwin, D. L. (2007). Ethics for speech-language pathologists and audiologists: An illustrative casebook. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 30
Total(%) 30
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 30
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 70
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6 X
K7 X X X
K8 X
K9 X
K10 X
K11 X X