Information Package

Ph.D. on Audiology

OSD620

VESTIBULAR DIAGNOSIS AND REHABILITATION

Course Code
OSD620
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know tools and tests used for diagnosis and rehabilitation of conditions that result in vestibular system dysfunction
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Role of the vestibular system in postural control
2nd Week Vestibular adaptation and compensation
3rd Week Patient assessment in vestibular system disorders: History and Audiovestibular tests
4th Week Patient assessment in vestibular system disorders: History and Audiovestibular tests
5th Week Patient assessment in vestibular system disorders: History and Audiovestibular tests
6th Week Patient assessment in vestibular system disorders: History and Audiovestibular tests
7th Week Pharmacological and surgical treatment in vestibular system disorders
8th Week Physical therapy in vestibular disorders
9th Week (Re)habilitation in benign positional vertigo
10th Week (Re)habilitation in benign positional vertigo
11th Week (Re)habilitation in vestibular hypofunction
12th Week Assessment and (re)habilitation in complete vestibular loss
13th Week Assessment and (re)habilitation in central vestibular disorders
14th Week Management of elderly with vestibular hypofunction
Recommended or Required ReadingHerdman SJ. Vestibular Rehabilitation. F. A. Davis Comp. 2007, Philadelphia, A.B.D.
Brandt T, Dieterich M, Strupp M. Vertigo and Dizziness Common Complaints. Springer-Verlag London Limited 2005, A.B.D.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 10
Practice 1 10
Attendance 1 10
Presentation of Article 1 10
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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 4 5 20
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 2 28
Final exam
Homework 2 30 60
Total Work Load168
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.6
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5
K6 X
K7
K8
K9 X