Course Information Semester Course Code Course Title T+P+L Credit ECTS 2 01920103 Introduction to Hearing Aids 2+0+1 8 8 Course Details Language : Turkish Level : Bachelor's Degree Department / Program : Audiology Mode of Delivery : Face to Face Type : Compulsory Objectives : The main objective of the course is To gain knowledge and skills in the selection, implementation and adaptation of hearing aids and assistive devices for rehabilitation of the patient after hearing loss diagnosis in audiology. Content : Selection, application, programming and adaptation of hearing aids and assistive devices necessary for rehabilitation of children, adults and elderly patients after hearing loss diagnosis, characteristics, working principles and follow-up of the patients provided with amplification. Methods & Techniques : Prerequisites and co-requisities : None Course Coordinator : None Name of Lecturers : Instructor Dilek Söyler Assistants : None Work Placement(s) : No Recommended or Required Reading Resources : 5. Hall, J. W. III. (2014). Introduction to Audiology Today. Pearson.1. Dillon, H. (2012). Hearing Aids(Kindle Edition). Thieme Publisher.2. Taylor, B., Mueller,H. G. (2011). Fitting and Dispensing Hearing Aids.3. Carmen,R. E. (2009). The Consumer Handbook on Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids: A Bridge to Healing.4. Jerger, J., Mueller H. G. (2014). Audiology: Science to Practice (2nd Edition). Plural Publishing Inc. Course Category Engineering 20% Health 80% In-Term Study Informations In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage Mid-terms 1 40% Final examination 1 60% Total 2 100% Activity Informations Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load Course Duration 14 2 28 Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42 Assignments 1 3 3 Mid-terms 3 4 12 Practice 14 2 28 Final examination 1 20 20 Total Work Load ECTS: 8 133 Course Learning Outcomes Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: No Learning Outcomes 1 Gain knowledge and skills about hearing aid and assistive technology selection, application and adaptation. 2 Uses the knowledge and skills gained in the field of hearing aids and assistive technologies in vocational and academic studies. 3 The information he learns from different disciplines combines with the knowledge hearing devices and assistive technologies use to solve problems and make clinical decisions. 4 Develops the ability to participate in and present scientific research and project development work in the field of hearing aids and assistive technologies. 5 Improves the ability to comply with ethical values and rules in hearing aid and assistive technology. 6 Follows the academic publications and developments related to Hearing aid and assistive technology. 7 Develops knowledge and skills in contributing to the use of hearing aids and assistive technologies in the study of hearing health, education and awareness of the individual and the community. Weekly Detailed Course Contents Week Topics 1 What’s hearing aid? History of hearing aids. 2 Basic hearing aid components I 3 Basic hearing aid components II 4 Basic hearing aid components III 5 Analog hearing aids, Modern hearing aids 6 Working principles of hearing aids 7 Ear Molds 8 Midterm 9 Midterm evaluation 10 Types of hearing aids and their properties 11 Limitation and sufficiency of hearing aids 12 Selection of proper hearing aid for hearing loss I 13 Selection of proper hearing aid for hearing loss II 14 Selection of proper hearing aid for hearing loss III 15 Final exam preparation 16 Final exam Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes P1P2P3P4P5P6P7P8P9P10P11 All 44354543444 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 bbb