| Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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| ODY441 | GERIATRIC AUDIOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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| Describes the basic concepts and definitions of geriatrics. |
| Describes the changes in the peripheral auditory pathways in the elderly. |
| Discusses the effects of aging on hearing performance. |
| Describes the factors affecting speech in the geriatric population. |
| Describes hearing aid applications in the geriatric population. |
| Describes age-related auditory changes. |
| Evaluates geriatric hearing loss. |
| Performs rehabilitation approaches according to the results of the evaluation. |