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Speech and Language Therapy Program

DKT418

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM IN VOICE DISORDERS

Course Code
DKT418
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. Monitors the patient with a voice disorder from the assessment process to the end of therapy and report on the progress.
  2. In the evaluation of voice disorders, selects and applies assessment methods appropriate to the case.
  3. By interpreting the assessment results, determines the appropriate voice therapy method for the case.
  4. Plans and implements a voice therapy program appropriate to the case.
  5. In the assessment and therapy process for voice disorders, works in collaboration with different specialists.
  6. Plans interventions to prevent voice disorders and provides appropriate counseling to the individual and/or their family.
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 voice disorders to clinical practice, to develop case-specific clinical problem-solving and decision-making skills, and to foster an attitude of interdisciplinary collaboration in the field of rehabilitation.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Case assessment
2nd Week Case assessment
3rd Week Development of an individualized therapy plan
4th Week Implementation of the case-specific therapy plan
5th Week Implementation of the case-specific therapy plan
6th Week Implementation of the case-specific therapy plan
7th Week Implementation of the case-specific therapy plan
8th Week Interim Report Presentation
9th Week Implementation of the case-specific therapy plan
10th Week Implementation of the case-specific therapy plan
11th Week Implementation of the case-specific therapy plan
12th Week Implementation of the case-specific therapy plan
13th Week Implementation of the case-specific therapy plan
14th Week Post-therapy assessment of the case
15th Week End-of-term report presentation
Recommended or Required ReadingSataloff, R. T. (Ed.). (2005). Treatment of voice disorders. Plural Publishing.
Sataloff, R. T. (2005). Clinical assessment of voice. Plural Publishing.
Rubin, J. S., Sataloff, R. T., & Korovin, G. S. (Eds.). (2006). Diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders. Plural Publishing.
Stemple, J. C., Roy, N., & Klaben, B. K. (2026). Clinical voice pathology: Theory and management (7th ed.). Plural Publishing.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • 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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