Information Package

Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT417

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM IN CRANIOFACIAL ANOMALIES

Course Code
DKT417
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
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. In cases with head and facial anomalies, selects and apply appropriate subjective and objective assessment methods and analyze the assessment results.
  2. Based on the assessment results, identifies and reports the patient's needs regarding impairment, activity, and participation levels.
  3. Based on the characteristics of the case, determines short-term and long-term therapy goals.
  4. Plans and implements a speech therapy program appropriate to the determined goals, evaluates and reports the results.
  5. In the assessment and therapy process for head and facial anomalies, the specialist works in collaboration with experts from different disciplines.
  6. Provides information, counseling, and preventive services to individuals and/or their families in the field of head and face anomalies.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone.
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to enable students to apply the theoretical knowledge and skills they have acquired regarding head and face anomalies to clinical practice, to develop case-specific clinical problem-solving and decision-making skills, and to foster an interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introducing the clinical practice process and reviewing the practice principles
2nd Week Evaluation of patients and implementation of treatment programs
3rd Week Theoretical and practical review of the information obtained
4th Week Application of evaluation and therapy plan appropriate to the case
5th Week Application of evaluation and therapy plan appropriate to the case
6th Week Application of evaluation and therapy plan appropriate to the case
7th Week Application of evaluation and therapy plan appropriate to the case
8th Week Interim Report Presentation
9th Week Application of evaluation and therapy plan appropriate to the case
10th Week Application of evaluation and therapy plan appropriate to the case
11th Week Application of evaluation and therapy plan appropriate to the case
12th Week Application of evaluation and therapy plan appropriate to the case
13th Week Application of evaluation and therapy plan appropriate to the case
14th Week End of term evaluation
15th Week End of term report presentation
Recommended or Required ReadingPeterson-Falzone S. Cleft Palate Speech. Mosby/Elsevier, 2010.
Kummer A. Cleft palate and craniofacial anomalies : effects on speech and resonance. Thomson Delmar Learning, 2008.
Peterson-Falzone S. The clinician's guide to treating cleft palate speech. Mosby/Elsevier, 2006
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Report Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
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
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 45 45
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 5 5
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 2 45 90
Report writing 2 20 40
Performance Practice 15 20 300
Total Work Load480
Total Work Load / 30 (h)16
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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