DKT702 - CLINICAL STUDY-II

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
CLINICAL STUDY-II DKT702 2nd Semester 0 8 4 6
Prequisites-
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesObservation
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Problem Solving
 
Instructor (s)All faculty members 
Course objectiveTo improve the planning and application skills of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in Speech Language Therapy area. Students must acquire the ability to plan original research using advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1. Produces new information, education & teaching material directs new clinical applications and academic researches in Speech & Language profession. 2. Plans original researches, implements researches and carries out them, uses appropriate statistical approaches,analyses and reports. 3. Plans, makes, executes the original research using appropriate statistical methods, analyzes and reports.
Course ContentUsing comprehensive language, speech, voice and swallowing assessment techniques, the patient evaluates, diagnoses and decides on the appropriate treatment method. If necessary, he / she may resume rehabilitation programs. 
References1. Related current scientific articles, Pubmed.
2. Goldfarb, R. & Cherpelis, Y. (2009). Professional writing in speech-language patholoy and audiology, San Diego: Plural Pub.
3. Nelson, R. L., Abendroth, K. & Lynch, K. (2013). Handbook of qualitative research in communication disorders. Routledge.
4. Özgür, S. (2009). Sağlık Alanlarında Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara: Güneş Tıp Kitabevi.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Information about the course content
Week 2Cognitive dimension of the clinic problem solving and evidence based practice
Week 3Presentation of the case evaluation and treatment programs
Week 4Presentation of the case evaluation and treatment programs
Week 5Presentation of the case evaluation and treatment programs
Week 6Create a research project
Week 7Clinical questions about the cases and discussion
Week 8Project presentation
Week 9Research project
Week 10Research project
Week 11Research project
Week 12Literature searches and evidence based practice according to the treatment approaches
Week 13Discussion of literature examples with case examples
Week 14Discussion of literature examples with case examples
Week 15Exam Preparation
Week 16Final Exam-Submission of research project results

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1420
Laboratory00
Application1410
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation110
Project110
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam150
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) 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application148112
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)5420
Presentation / Seminar Preparation155
Project11010
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 13333
Total Workload2260180

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Observes theoretical, clinical and scientific events, and advances in speech language therapy rehabilitation and assessment techniques, utilizes deeply and systematically obtained information on vocational and academic studies.     X
2. Uses theoretical and practical concepts in Speech and Language Therapy. Uses the multidisciplinary knowledge of problem-solving, clinical decision-making, research planning, and implementation.    X
3. Provides research design, participates in projects, interprets research results using statistical methods, makes reports, and presents them at scientific meetings or publishes the report.    X
4. Makes necessary cooperation by considering ethical values in teamwork for field-related research.   X 
5. Works multidisciplinary, communicates efficiently at national and international platforms by using at least one foreign language and reflects personal skills and responsibilities to teamwork.    X
6. Defines learning needs and goals, has life-long learning and contributes professional education and introduction.  X  
7. Contributes to public health and health policies, raises awareness of people, families and society about education, preventive and rehabilitative approaches. X   
8. By adopting self-improvement, literacy and life-long learning, take active role in progression, development and presentation of this field, presents professional skills at international platforms.   X  
9. Participates actively in public health development programs to determine practices that improve life quality.    X
10. Take active role in progression, development and presentation of Speech and Language Therapy.   X 

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