Information Package

Master's of Audiology with Thesis

OYL546

VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION

Course Code
OYL546
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know basic components of the human vestibular system.
  2. Have basic knowledge on the disorders of vestibular system.
  3. Have basic knowledge on the (re)habilitation techniques that are used for vestibular system disorders
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsODY 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 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
  • 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 Load75
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.5
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X
K2 X
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12 X X X