| 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) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explain the age-related changes in the auditory system, cognition, and communication processes.
- Evaluate the types of hearing loss in older adults and their impact on daily life.
- Identify appropriate hearing aid models, earmolds, and accessory options for geriatric users.
- Perform hearing aid fitting and verification procedures (e.g., RECD, REAR, MPO, directionality) in elderly individuals.
- Analyze the effects of cognitive, visual, and motor limitations on hearing aid use and propose suitable solutions.
- Apply effective counseling, education, and communication strategies throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Demonstrate an ethical, culturally sensitive, and person-centered approach in geriatric hearing aid practices.
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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 | Hearing aids is an important field of study for audiologists who graduated from the Audiology program in the field of health. The aim of the course is to provide hands-on education and training so that students can adjust hearing aid programming, electroacoustic measurements and Real Ear Gain technique in both health studies and scientific studies. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Taking Earmold Impressions |
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2nd Week |
The Effects of Different Earmolds on External Ear Canal Resonance |
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3rd Week |
Selection of Appropriate Hearing Aid for Hearing Loss According to Hearing Aid Technical Data |
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4th Week |
Electroacoustic Control of Hearing Aid |
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5th Week |
Adjustment of Behind The Ear (BTE) Hearing Aid on Real Ear Gain and Computer Software |
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6th Week |
Adjusting the In The Ear (ITE) Hearing Aid in the Ear on Real Ear Gain and Computer Software |
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7th Week |
General Revision |
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8th Week |
MIDTERM EXAM |
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9th Week |
Adjusting Open Fit Hearing Aid on Real Ear Gain and Computer Software |
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10th Week |
Adjusting Receiver in the Ear? Hearing Aid on Real Ear Gain and Computer Software |
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11th Week |
Hearing Aids Applications in Elderly |
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12th Week |
Hearing Aids Applications in Children |
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13th Week |
Hearing Aids Applications in Adults |
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14th Week |
Studies on Hearing Aid Applications in Literature |
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15th Week |
General Revision |
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16th Week |
FINAL EXAM |
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17th Week |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Principles of Hearing Aid Audiology, Second Edition, 2002. Whurr Publishers
Hearing Aids: Standards, Options, and Limitations, Michael Valente, 2002. Thieme Publishers |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Problem Solving
- Practice
- Case Study
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
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| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
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| Preparation for Final exam |
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| Course hours |
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| Preparation for Midterm exam |
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| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
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| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 0 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 0 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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