DKT633 - ADVANCED DIAGNOSIS and THERAPY IN CLIN. VOICE DIS.

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
ADVANCED DIAGNOSIS and THERAPY IN CLIN. VOICE DIS. DKT633 1st Semester 2 4 4 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Other: evidence-based practice  
Instructor (s)Assoc. Prof. Esra Ă–zcebe, PhD,  
Course objectiveStudents gain the ability of commenting and analyzing the results of subjective and objective voice assesment methods, integrating the assesments? results to the personally-based voice therapy programme. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Gains advance level of information about the biomechanics of vocal folds, characteristics of the mucosal wave and controlling physiology of phonation Comments on the results of Videolaryngostroboscopy examination, learns the vocal fold characteristics used in the differential diagnosis Learns the basic technics used in the microlaryngeal surgery and learns the voice therapy characteristics used in the during the early postoperation period of gaining healthy phonation
  2. Learns to interpret the results of perceptual and intrumental evaluation methods in a way that helps to differential diagnosis of difficult pathologies Learns the characteristics and importance of trial voice therapy Learns the mechanisms of physiologic voice therapy methods detailly and learns the Holistic voice therapy Learns and implements the motor learning principles in voice therapy
  3. Gains information about the spesific voice therapy methods used in spesific population such as spasmodic dysphonia, Parkinson etc.
Course ContentInterpreting the results of the subjective and objective voice assesment methods, analyzing and integrating this information to the personally-based voice therapy. 
References1. Behrman A., Speech and Voice Science,Plural Pub. 2013
2. Sataloff R. Treatment of voice disorders. Plural Pub., 2005
3. Rubin J. Diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders . Plural Pub.,2006
4. Behrman A., Voice Therapy Exercises, Plural Pub, 2005
5. Merati A., Bielamowicz S. Textbook of Laryngology,Plural Pub,2007
6. Pubmed, related recent articles.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Physiology of phonation control;body-cover structure
Week 2Physiology of phonation control;the characteristics of frequency, loudness and musocal wave in normal and disordered vocal folds
Week 3Interpretating the videolaryngostroboscopic images
Week 4Interpretating the findings of acoustic analysis and electroglottographic analysis
Week 5Interpretating the findings of aerodynamic analysis
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Physiologic voice therapy methods
Week 8Physiologic voice therapy methods
Week 9Microlaryngeal surgery technics and vocal fold scar
Week 10Spesifications of the postoperative voice therapy
Week 11Spesifications of the postoperative voice therapy
Week 12Importance and implementation of trial voice therapy
Week 13Characteristics of the holistic voice therapy
Week 14Spesific therapy approaches in special pathology groups
Week 15Exam preparation
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance147
Laboratory00
Application147
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments28
Presentation28
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms020
Final exam050
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14456
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation21530
Project12020
Homework assignment21020
Midterms (Study duration)12020
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload4985240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Analyzes and uses the knowledge reached in the field of Speech and Language Therapy for differential diagnosis, intervention and planning therapy programs.     X
2. Follows theoretical and clinical developments of evaluation and rehabilitation techniques which are spesific in Speech and Language Therapy field. Uses the deep, systematic knowledge and technological equipment specific to the field in different areas of professional and academic work.     X
3. Uses theoritical and practical concepts in the field of Speech and Language Therapy. Uses the knowledge from different disciplines in problem solving, clinical decision making, planning and execution of researches.     X
4. Makes a research design, takes part in projects, interprets the results of the research by using appropriate statistical methods, writes the report and present it in scientific meetings or publishes the report.  X   
5. Makes necessary cooperation by considering ethical values within the team for the researches related to the field.     X
6. Plans national and international researches using at least one foreign language. X   
7. Defines learning needs and goals independently, has life long learning and contributes professional education and introduction.   X 
8. Produces project to designate public health and health policies, makes researches and raise public awareness about education, preventive and rehabilitative approaches.    X
9. Take active role in progression, development and presentation of Speech and Language Therapy science.     X

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