DKT626 - SPEECH, VOICE and SWAL. DIS. IN HEAD & NECK CANC.

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
SPEECH, VOICE and SWAL. DIS. IN HEAD & NECK CANC. DKT626 2nd 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)Faculty members 
Course objectiveStudents learn the speech, voice and swallowing disorders according to head and neck cancers; they gain the ability of assessing patients and choosing appropriate personally-based speech and language therapy programme and aplly the programme. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Gains the core information regarding to head and neck cancer, its extension and basic treatment strategies Knows the subtypes of head and neck cancer according to the cancer location; knows the potential effects on speech, voice, swallowing and respiration functions Learns subtypes of partial laryngectomy and total laryngectomy Learns the speech evaluation after mandibulectomy, glossectomy and palatotectomy. Evaluates the speech and swallowing functions after partial laryngectomy surgeries
  2. Learns the appropriate patient selection criterias after total laryngectomy surgery for speech and utilizes the appopriate rehabilitaton approach Performs the compensatory and rehabilitative management strategies for swallowing function
Course ContentChoosing the appropriate evaluation methods for the speech,voice and swallowing functions after various head and neck cancers and preparing and utilizing the appropriate rehabilitative therapy. 
References1. Behrman A., Speech and Voice Science,Plural Pub, 2013
2. Lewis K., Liss J., Clinical Anatomy &physiology of the Swallow Mechanism, Cengage Learning 2015.
3. Sataloff R. Treatment of voice disorders. Plural Pub., 2005
4. Rubin J. Diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders . Plural Pub., 2006
5. Merati A., Bielamowicz S. Textbook of Laryngology,Plural Pub,2007
6. Pubmed, related recent articles 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Definition of cancer, the core treatment strategies of head and neck cancer
Week 2Subtypes of the head and neck cancer, potential speech,voice and swallowing problems
Week 3Defition of total laryngectomy and partial laryngectomies
Week 4Speech, voice and swallowing evaluation after total laryngectomy and partial laryngectomies
Week 5Speech, voice and swallowing evaluation after mandibulectomy, glossectomy and palatotectomy surgeries
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Appropriate patient selection for the methods of gaining speech and voice after total laryngectomy
Week 8Rehabilitative methods of gaining speech and voice after total laryngectomy
Week 9Rehabilitative methods of gaining speech and voice after total laryngectomy
Week 10Case discussion
Week 11Evaluation in swallowing disorders
Week 12Compensatory treatment strategies in swallowing disorders
Week 13Rehabilitative treatment strategies in swallowing disorder
Week 14Rehabilitative treatment strategies in swallowing disorder
Week 15Exam Preparation
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance147
Laboratory00
Application147
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments28
Presentation28
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms120
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)21020
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload5075240

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 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest