Information Package

Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT320

TELEPRACTICE AND TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS

Course Code
DKT320
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. Explains the concept of telepractice and its features in lists.
  2. Uses ethical principles in telepractice.
  3. It schematizes the evidence-based methods in telepractice applications comparatively according to the types of disorders.
  4. Telepractice planning reports.
  5. Performs evidence-based intervention in telepractice with the simulated client.
  6. Designs materials for telepractice.
  7. Prepares reports by researching the technologies used in speech-language therapy.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course covers the fundamental principles of telepractice in the field of speech and language therapy, the technologies utilized, and evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches. It focuses on the application of telepractice across different communication disorder groups, as well as its ethical and legal framework and the development of digital materials.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Telepractice
2nd Week Equipments in telepractice applications
3rd Week Ethical principles in telepractice
4th Week Telepractice portals and features
5th Week Performing evaluations in telepractice
6th Week Reporting evaluation results in telepractice
7th Week Sample application
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Planning I
10th Week Planning II
11th Week Designing materials in telepractice
12th Week Intervention practices in telepractice
13th Week Speech language therapy technologies
14th Week An overview
15th Week Feedbacks
Recommended or Required ReadingAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2013). Telepractices [Overview]. Available from https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/professional-issues/telepractice/
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2016). Code of ethics [Ethics]. Available from www.asha.org/policy/.
Hançer, H. (2022). Afazide Teknoloji Kullanımı. Şenkal, Ö. A. (Ed.). Tüm Yönleriyle Afazi içinde. Ankara: Akademisyen Kitabevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
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 10 2 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 16 16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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