| Course Type | Elective Course |
| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
| Year of Study | - |
| Semester | - |
| ECTS | 3 |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Know basic components of the human vestibular system.
- Have basic knowledge on the disorders of vestibular system.
- Have basic knowledge on the (re)habilitation techniques that are used for vestibular system disorders
|
| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
| Prerequisites | No |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components | ODY 206 Vestibular System and its Disorders |
| Course Description | |
| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
|
1st Week |
Anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system |
|
2nd Week |
Role of the vestibular system in postural control |
|
3rd Week |
Vestibular adaptation and compensation |
|
4th Week |
Vestibular system disorders |
|
5th Week |
Assessment of the patient in vestibular system disorders: History and Audiovestibular tests |
|
6th Week |
Pharmacological and surgical treatment in vestibular system disorders |
|
7th Week |
Therapy in migrain related vertigo, Meniere?s disease and motion sickness |
|
8th Week |
Mid-term exam |
|
9th Week |
Physical therapy in vestibular disorders |
|
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 |
|
15th Week |
Final exam |
|
| Recommended or Required Reading | Herdman 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
- Practice
|
| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Assignment |
1 |
10 |
| Quiz |
1 |
20 |
| Attendance |
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 |
|
|
|
| Preparation for Quiz |
1 |
5 |
5 |
| Individual or group work |
|
|
|
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Course hours |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
|
|
|
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Total Work Load | 75 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 2.5 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3 |
|
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Work Placement(s) | No |