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CLASS 4

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Teaching Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Level of Course	Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of Course
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?
Course Coordinator	Instructor MİNA GÖK
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Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	To obtain detailed knowledge and skills about the selection, application and adaptation of auditory implants and ancillary equipment necessary for the habilitation / rehabilitation of the patient following the diagnosis of hearing loss in the audiology and to review the developments in the technology of auditory implants.
Course Content	This course will review the history of cochlear implants, the regulatory role of cochlear implants and other implantable devices, and the components and functions of these devices. Students will learn the basics of electrical stimulation and signal processing strategies used in implantable devices, behavioral and objective assessment techniques, candidate criteria and factors affecting outcomes, and measurement tools for children and adults.

The aim of the course

To obtain detailed knowledge and skills about the selection, application and adaptation of auditory implants and ancillary equipment necessary for the habilitation / rehabilitation of the patient following the diagnosis of hearing loss in the audiology and to review the developments in the technology of auditory implants.

Course Content

This course will review the history of cochlear implants, the regulatory role of cochlear implants and other implantable devices, and the components and functions of these devices. Students will learn the basics of electrical stimulation and signal processing strategies used in implantable devices, behavioral and objective assessment techniques, candidate criteria and factors affecting outcomes, and measurement tools for children and adults.

Learning Outcomes

To have current theoretical and applied knowledge for all application areas of audiology.
To be able to carry out hearing and balance screening programs.
Knowing human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, embryology, genetics, histology, microbiology, radiology, otological and neurological diseases, interpreting audioovestibular test results with up-to-date evidence-based information, reporting, directing for therapeutic purposes, rehabilitation planning, implementation, follow-up, change and terminate when necessary being
Gaining the ability to perform diagnostic tests in the field of audiology.
To be able to interpret the data about Clinical/ Vestibular/ Industrial / Rehabilitative Audiology to define problems, to develop contemporary solutions.
Gaining the skills of sound physics and psychoacoustic concepts, indication of hearing aid / implant, selection, adaptation and performing applications during surgery and ear otoscopy and ear canal plug cleaning
To learn the professional legislation of audiology.
To work in cooperation with other professional groups.
Designing audiology profession services in an accurate manner for the purpose and result, identifying, defining, collecting, interpreting, preparing reports, archiving, generating contemporary solutions to problems.
On the basis of lifelong learning philosophy, gaining the ability to constantly renew oneself by following the developments in science.
Gaining the ability to make career planning and human resources applications before graduation.
To gain the awareness of being a member of professional associations, to be able to organize projects to raise awareness that are integrated with the society and the sector.
To be able to inform the relevant institutions about subjects related to their profession.
Contributing to social responsibility projects to increase the awareness of the society on hearing and balance disorders.
Gaining the ability to use communication technologies, media and social media for a purpose.
Acquiring a foreign language to follow the basic and professional developments.
To act in accordance with social, scientific and cultural values in the stages of applying, interpreting and announcing the results of ethical values and competencies specific to the field.
Having sufficient consciousness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
Gaining the ability to conduct multidisciplinary teamwork with ethical principles.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	How is normal hearing? The degree and type of hearing loss. Which solution is suitable for hearing loss?
2	When hearing aids? When cochlear implant?
3	Cochlear Implant candidacy criteria, evaluation of different age groups
4	Working principles of cochlear implants
5	Physiology of Electrical hearing
6	History of cochlear implants, implant models
7	Practical lecture on demo models
8	Cochlear implant surgery
9	Implants and processors
10	Programming the speech processor
11	Intraoperative measurements demo - how to deal with problems
12	Bone-anchored hearing aid
13	Middle ear implants
14	General summary - review of unclear subjects- interactive questions and answers

Resources

1-A.R. Moller, Cochlear and Brain Stem Implants, Advanced Oto-Rhino- Laryngology, vol 64

2- Jace Wolfe and Erin Schafer, Programming Cochlear Implants (Core Clinical Concepts in Audiology) Oct 31, 2014

3- Rene H. Gifford , Implant Patient Assessment: Evaluation of Candidacy, Performance, and Outcomes (Core Clinical Concepts in Audiology) January 30, 2013
4- Cochlear implants and other implantable hearing devices. Ruckenstein, M.J. Plural Publishing5. Cochlear Implants: Principles and practices (2009). Niparko, J.K. Second edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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