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University: Alexandria

Faculty : Medicine

Program Specifications

(Academic year: 2015/ 2016)


A. Basic Information: 1. Program title: Master degree of Audiology 2. Program Award/Degree: Master Degree 3. Department (s) offering the program; Otorhinolaryngology-Audiology 4. Program Coordinator: Prof Dr Ossama Sobhy 5. External evaluator(s): Professor Dr Nadia Kamal, Professor of Audiology, Ain

Shams University. 6. Type of the program: Single 7. Date of most recent program specifications approval: November, 2016

B. Professional Information:

1- Program Aims: The aim of this program is to:

1.1. Acquire the basic knowledge in the field sound physics, acoustics, psychoacoustics, and

basic medical sciences that relate to otolaryngology.

1.2. Understand the pathophysiology & symptomatology of hearing & equilibrium disorders.

1.3 . Acquire the ability to perform, analyze & interpret the results of different diagnostic

techniques implemented in the field of audiology.

1.4. Acquire the ability to design, apply & revise a rehabilitative program specific to each

patient.

1.5. Prepare the candidate to be a medical audiologist committed to community service,

continuing education & evidence-based medicine and capable of undertaking research related

to the field.

2- Acdemic reference standards (ARS)& ILOs:

Academic reference standards of Master Degree in Audiology, designed and approved by

Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine. Alexandria University. Based on:

Generic Academic Reference Standards (ARS): Postgraduate Medical Education, Egypt

(2009). Published by National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education

(NAQAAE) National [http://naqaae.org/main/php/book/index.php]

Domain Core Competencies (by

area)

ILOs

A. Knowledge and

understanding

Graduate of master degree

must have sufficient

knowledge in the areas of

physical acoustics,

psychoacoustics and basic

medical sciences related to

hearing disorders.

Graduates should:

A1. Develop good knowledge in

physical concepts of sound, sound

propagation & sound

measurements & psychoacoustics.

A2. Develop & upgrade their


anatomy & embryology of ear,

nose & throat, general physiology

& physiology of hearing, auditory

electrophysiology, and pathology

of E.N.T.

A3. Identify pharmaceutical

substances that are important to

hearing in terms of therapy &

adverse reactions.


A4. Acquire knowledge in the

fields of pathology, internal

medicine, & biochemistry that

are relevant to ear diseases.

A5. Acquire in-depth

knowledge of different

otological disorders as well

disorders of speech &

language.

A6. Acquire knowledge about

different diagnostic techniques

applied in an audiology clinic

A7. Acquire sufficient

knowledge in different

rehabilitative measures applied

to patients with auditory and

balance disorders

B. Intellectual

skills

Analyze, evaluate & use

information of different

sources.

Conduct a scientific research.

Solve some problems that do

not conform to classic data

Graduates should be able to:

B1- Analyze & evaluate research

works in the field of audiology.

B2. Evaluate methods used in a

particular problem.

B3. Present current literature in

audiology.

B4. Prepare a project proposal for

scientific or clinical application.

B5. Revise diagnostic techniques

and suggest alternatives.

B6. Evaluate efficacy of therapy

and suggest alternative protocols

if current ones are not satisfactory.

C. Professional

skills

Perfect all basic and some

advanced procedural skills

related to diagnostic

audiology.

Suggest alternative methods

for audiological diagnosis.

C1. Obtain complete & relevant

history from the patient & analyze

symptomatology.

C2. Apply efficiently the

appropriate techniques used in the

field of diagnostic audiology.

C3. Write full report including

comprehensive details in

audiological findings.

C4. Decide and apply alternative

procedures that could be applied if


current ones have limitations in

reaching full diagnosis.

C5. Present clearly organized

information in variable forms to

students and peers.

C6. Design, apply & evaluate a

remediation/rehabilitation

program for each patient.

C7. Operate different audiologic

equipment of different

capabilities.

D. General and

transferrable

skills

Graduate should be

competent in the following:

Teaching skills and planning

research.

Lead teams and co-operate

with colleagues and seniors

Retrieving and processing

different sources of

information to obtain data

from multiple technologic

sources.

D1. Demonstrate effective written

and oral skills for presentation of

scientific information to different

audiences in the field of

audiology.

D2. Co-operate efficiently in a

multi-professional team working.

D3. Retrieve relevant audiological

updates from reliable scientific

resources.

D4. Attend seminars, conferences

and workshops for further

development.

D5. Manage time effectively.

D6. Develop an appreciation of

the interdisciplinary nature of

science and of the validity of

different points of view.

E. Attitudes and

ethical

behavior

Teach and implement ethical

regulations in his /her

professional and practical

practices

E1. Treat supervisors, peers and

subordinates with dignity, respect

and consideration.

E2. Acquire ethical choices,

values and professional practices

implicit in multidisciplinary

decision making.

E3. Promote high standards of

personal and organizational

integrity, compassion, honesty and

respect for seniors, colleagues,


assistants and students.

E4. Treat patient data with

professionalism and

confidentiality. E5. Follow the ethical, religious

and law regulations.

Program courses ILOs Matrix

ILOs

Course

title

A

1

A

2

A

3

A

4

A

5

A

6

A

7

B

1

B

2

B

3

B

4

B

5

B

6

C

1

C

2

C

3

C

4

C

5

C

6

C

7

D

1

D

2

D

3

D

4

D

5

D

6

E

1

E

2

E

3

E

4

E

5

Basic

Researc

h

X X

Human

Anatom

y for

Audiolo

gy

X X

Medical

Physiolo

gy for

Audiolo

gy

X X

Medical

Bioche

mistry

for

Audiolo

gy

X X

Clinical

Pharmac

ology

for

Audiolo

gy

X X

Patholo

gy for

Audiolo

gy

X X

Internal

Medicin

e for

Audiolo

gy

X X X

Acousti

cs

X X X X X

Psychoa

coustics

X X X X X

Disorder

s of ear,

nose and

throat

X X X X X X X X X

Equilibr

ium &

Vestibul

X X X X X X X


ar

disorder

s

Speech

and

languag

e

disorder

s

X X X X X

Audiolo

gical

measure

ments

and

techniqu

es (I)

X X X X X X X X X

Audiolo

gical

measure

ments

and

techniqu

es (II)

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Clinical

Audiolo

gy

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Hearing

aids and

assistive

listening

devices

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Rehabili

tation

X X X X X X X X X X X

Seminar

in

hearing

I

X X X X X X X X X X X

3- Curriculum Structure:

-Program duration: This program is fulfilled in not less than two & half years with a maximum of 5

years ( semesters& thesis).

-Program structure: Students should fulfill a total of 40 Credit Hours:

1. Basic Research: 3 Credit Hours

2. Obligatory Courses: 29 Credit Hours.

2. Thesis: 8 Credit Hours.

-Program Content: Code

Course

Credit

Hours

Contact hours

Lectures Clinical Others

1 05500801 Basics of Research 3 28

2 051408271 Human Anatomy for Audiology 1 14

3 052008271 Medical Physiology for Audiology 1 14


4 051608271 Medical Biochemistry for Audiology 1 14

5 050608271 Clinical Pharmacology for Audiology 1 14

6 052808271 Pathology for Audiology 1 14

7 051508271 Internal Medicine for Audiology 1 14

8 05271801 Acoustics 2 28

9 05271802 Psychoacoustics 2 28

10 05271803 Disorders of ear, nose and throat 2 14 14

11 05271804 Equilibrium & Vestibular disorders 3 28 14

12 05271805 Speech and language disorders 2 28

13 05271806 Audiological measurements and

techniques (I)

2 56

14 05271807 Audiological measurements and

techniques (II)

2 7 42

15 05271808 Hearing aids and assistive listening

devices

3 14 28 56

16 05271809 Rehabilitation 2 14 56

17 05271810 Seminar in hearing I 1 56

18 05271811 Clinical Audiology 2 14 14

4- Program Admission Requirements:

According to the regulations of the credit hour by laws of the Faculty of Medicine

Alexandria University (annex).

5- Regulations for Progression and Program Completion:

According to the regulations of the credit hour bylaws of the Faculty of Medicine

Alexandria University (annex).

6- Methods of student assessment:

Methods Intended Learning outcomes to be

assessed

1. Written Exam a1,a2,a3,a4,a5,b2,c3

2. Practical Exam c1,c2,c3,c4,c5,c6

3. Assignments c4,c5

1. Thesis b1,b2,b3,b4,d1

7- Methods of program evaluation:

Evaluator Tool Sample

1. Students enrolled in the program Questionnaires.

2. Alumni --------

3. Stakeholders (Employers) Focus group

4. External Evaluator (s) YES

5. Others:

Program Director:

Program Coordinator: Prof. Ossama Sobhy Signature: …………………….

Head of Audiology Unit: Prof. Hesham Kozou Signature: …………………….


Head of ORL Dept: Prof. Mohamed Hassab Signature: …………………….


COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course description

1 Code Credit hours (3) Course Prerequisites

05500801 Lectures Practical Basics of Research

3 -

This course will provide an opportunity for participants to establish or advance their understanding of

research through critical exploration of research language, ethics, and approaches. The course

introduces the language of research, ethical principles and challenges, and the elements of the research

process within quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Participants will use these

theoretical underpinnings to begin to critically review literature relevant to Audiology and determine

how research findings are useful in forming their understanding of their work, social, local and global

environment.


051408270 Lectures Practical Human Anatomy for

Audiology

1 -

This course includes: Head & neck (muscles, vessels, nerves, glands, upper respiratory and digestive

tracts including nasal cavity; frame work of walls, paranasal sinuses, palate; components, muscles,

neurovascular supply oral cavity & tongue; neurovascular supply and lymphatic drainage, pharynx,

larynx and ear; frame work, neurovascular supply, lymphatic drainage, mechanisms of phonation,

deglutition and hearing). Central Nervous System (Spinal cord, brain stem, cerebellum, diencephalons,

cerebrum, basal ganglia, internal capsule, white matter, meninges, C.S.F. & ventricular system, blood

supply .


05200801 Lectures Practical Medical Physiology for

Audiology

1 -

In this course the student is studying essential information on the functions of different body organs

and their abnormalities.


051608271 Lectures Practical Medical Biochemistry for

Audiology

1 -

Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipid and protein. Enzymes, vitamins, mineral metabolism and their

deficiencies, Neurotransmitters.


050608271 Lectures Practical Clinical Pharmacology for

Audiology

1 -

Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interaction, agents acting on CNS, agents influencing

cochlear and/or vestibular physiology, teratogenicity, corticosteroids.


052808271 Lectures Practical Pathology for Audiology

1 -

Inflammation, granulomas, vascular disturbances, infection, disturbances of growth, disease of the

ear, immunology of the ear.



051508271 Lectures Practical Internal Medicine for Audiology

1 -

Cardiovascular diseases, hematology, diabetes mellitus, neurological disorders, vital signs.


05271801 Lectures Practical Acoustics

2 -

Physical principles in acoustics, sound wave phenomena: propagation, diffraction, reverberation,

filters, absorption, and sound field environment. Sound measurement: decibel and octave notations,

sound level meters. Acoustical treatment of listening environments.


05271802 Lectures Practical Psychoacoustics

2 -

Hearing thresholds, loudness contours, scaling measurements, detection of intensity changes,

loudness fatigue, adaptation, loudness recruitment and scaling, frequency analysis, masking critical

bands, pitch perception, space perception, auditory pattern and object perception, speech perception,

signal detection theory.


05271803 Lectures Practical Disorders of Ear, Nose and

Throat

2 -

Disorders of the ear, nose and throat, symptoms of ear diseases, signs of peripheral and central

auditory disorders, systemic diseases and their impact on the ear.


05271804 Lectures Practical Equilibrium and vestibular

Disorders

3 -

Knowledge about the balance system generally and the vestibular system in particular, disorders of

the vestibular system, the impact of the disorders on those suffering from them, and techniques used

to assess and manage the vestibular system.

Cognitive and communication skills regarding the identification and critical evaluation of information

from a variety of sources (including the research literature) in order to make evidence-based, patient-

centred decisions and recommendations.

Pre-clinical practical skills in carrying out audio-vestibular assessments and management techniques

using specialist equipment


05271805 Lectures Practical Speech and Language

Disorders

1 1

Development of speech and language and factors affecting it, classification and management of

speech and language disorders.



05271806 Lectures Practical Audiological Measurements

and Techniques (I)

05271801

05271802 1 1

Behavioral evaluation: pute tone audiometry, speech audiometry, masking techniques, impedance

audiometry, tests for recruitment, interpretation of results & report writing.


05271807 Lectures Practical Audiological Measurements

and Techniques (II)

05271806

2 -

Electrophysiology overview, otoacoustic emissions, first, early, middle & late responses, ASSR &

VEMP, central behavioral tests overview, monaural & binaural tests, binaural phenomena, test

designs & scoring.


05271808 Lectures Practical Hearing Aids and Assistive

Listening Devices

2 1

Types of hearing aids and assistive listening devices, hearing aid characteristics and use, ear mould

systems, hearing aid fitting and evaluation, classroom amplification systems.


05271809 Lectures Practical Rehabilitation 05271808

2 -

Early intervention protocol and programs, auditory rehabilitation using prosthesis, oral/aural

communication, manual communication and sign language, educational placement, vocational

considerations, social adaptation.


05271810 Lectures Practical Seminar in Hearing I

1 -

Special topics current to the field of specialty. Topics and format of the course may vary. Study

presentation will be done by each student under supervision of a staff member.

Program Director:

Program Coordinator: Prof. Ossama Sobhy Signature: …………………….

Head of Audiology Unit: Prof. Hesham Kozou Signature: …………………….

Head of ORL Dept: Prof. Mohamed Hassab Signature: …………………….


05271811 Lectures Practical Clinical Audiology 05271806

05271807

05271808 2 -

Each student will have to spend minimum of 4 hours/week in basic audiology clinic, hearing aid

clinic, ABR & vestibular clinics.

Course Specifications


Faculty: Medicine

Department: Otorhinolaryngology

Course Information

Course Code: 05271807

Course Name: Audiological measurement and

techniques (II)

Program in which the Course is Given: Master degree of Audiology

Number of Credit Hours 2 Theoretical Clinical/Practical

Course Aims: This course covers behavioral evaluations: pure tone audiometry, speech

audiometry, impedance audiometry, tests of recruitment and adaptation, masking techniques.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

Program ILO (refer to program

matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding

A6. Acquire knowledge about

different diagnostic techniques

applied in an audiology clinic

A7. Acquire sufficient knowledge

in different rehabilitative measures

applied to patients with auditory

and balance disorders

Al. Acquire good knowledge in common

basic audiologic evaluation techniques.

A2. Associate the role of audiologic test

battery with reaching a diagnosis.

A3. Acquire sufficient knowledge in different

rehabilitative measures applied in patients

with hearing impairment.

B. Intellectual

skills

B1- Analyze & evaluate research



particular problem.

B1. Utilize different sources of iformation.

B2.Analyze and evaluate current literature in

the field of audiology.

B3. Contrast alternative approaches used in

different diagnostic techniques.

B4. Select the most appropriate method for a

particular problem.

C.Professional

and Practical

Skills

Cl. Obtain complete & relevant


symptomatology.

C2. Choose & apply efficiently the



Cl. Obtain complete & relevant history from

the patient.

C2. Analyze symptomatology appropriately

to reach a diagnosis.

C3. Choose suitable audiologic techniques

used in diagnostic audiology.

C4. Apply efficiently different audiologic

techniques used in diagnostic audiology.

1 1




C4. Decide alternative procedures

that could he applied if current

ones have limitations in reaching

full diagnosis.



students and peers.


equipment of different capabilities

C5. Write full report including the

diagnostic profile ofa certain patient.

C6. Recognize the limitations of different

techniques.

C7. Suggest alternative diagnostic

measures if current ones have limitations.

C8. Present clearly organized information

regarding case presentations in different

seminars and meetings.

C9. Indicate the availability of different

sources for audiologic equipment.

C10. Operate different audiologic equipment

from different manufacturers.

D. General

Skills

Dl. Demonstrate effective written




audiology.

D3. Retrieving relevant

audiological updates from reliable

scientific resources.


and workshops for farther

development


Dl. Demonstrate effective written and oral

skills for presentation of scientific

information to different audiences in the

field of audiology

D2. Use state-of-art scientific resources to

collect literature related to the field of

audiology

D3. Participate in the organization of

seminars and conferences in the field.

D4. Attend seminar؟; conferences and

workshops for further development.

D5. Manage time in a clinical setting in an

efficient way.

E. Attitudes

and Ethical

Behavior

El. Treat supervisors, peers and


and consideration.




El. Treat supervisors, peers and subordinates

with dignity, respect and consideration.

E3. Promote high standards of personal and

organizational integrity, compassion,

honesty and respect for seniors, colleagues,





professionalism and

confidentiality.

E4. Treat patient data with professionalism

and confidentiality

Course Content (Units/Topics)

Teaching/Learning Methods

Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Pure tone audiometry √ √

Speech audiometry √ √

Impedance audiometry √ √

Tests of recruitment and adaptation √ √

Masking techniques √ √

Please check (✓) the appropriate method.

Student Assessment

Methods of Assessment

Essay Objective questions

Case OSCE/OSPE

Assignment Logbook fulfillment

Others

Schedule of Assessment

Mid-term %

End of term 100 %

Distribution of Marks

Written Exam 70 %

Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %

Others %

List of Textbooks and References

Lecture Notes

√

Course Text Books

Jack Katz, Handbook of clinical Audiology,

Sixth edition

√ √

√

Suggested Extra Reading

Journals and Periodicals, others

Course Instructor

Name: Prof. Ossama Sobhy Signature:

Program Coordinator


Program Director (Head of Department)

Name: Prof . Mohamed Hassab Signature:



Faculty: Medicine


Course Information


Course Name: Audiological measurement and

techniques I



Course Aims: This course covers Principles and philosophy of audiologic measurements,

limitations, calibration, integration of audiologic measurements with other test batteries, registry,

analysis and interpretation of results, value of computers in audiology



matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding

A5. Acquire m-depth knowledge

of different otological disorders as

well disorders of speech &

language.

Al. Acquire good knowledge related

different ear diseases.

A2. Recognze the audiologic test battery

approach.

B. Intellectual

skills


particular problem.

Bl. Evaluate different audiologic diagnostic

measures used in different diseases.

B2. Choose a diagnostic protocol for

different disorders.

C.Professional

and Practical

Skills



symptomatology.







Cl. Obtain complete history from patients

attending the audiology clinic.

C2. Analyze different complaints to help in

selection of a diagnostic protocol

C3. Choose and apply different diagnostic

tests to reach appropriate diagnosis.

C4. Write full report regarding audiologic

findings with recommended alternatives

diagnostic tests.

2




reaching full diagnosis.


equipment of different capabilities

C5. Write the suggested rehabilitative

measure to remediate patients with hearing

impairment.

C6. Decide alternative diagnostic tests if

current ones have some limitations.

C6. Apply alternative diagnostic tests if

current ones have some limitations.

Cl. Operate different audiologic equipment

with different capabilities and different

manufacturers

D. General

Skills

D5. Manage time effectively Dl. Manage time in a clinical setting

efficiently.

E. Attitudes

and Ethical

Behavior


professionalism and

confidentiality.

El. Counsel patients with hearing impairment

with high degree of confidentiality, patience

and professionalism



Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Principle and philosophy of

audiological measurements

√

Limitations and calibration of

audiological measurements

√

Integration of audiological

measurements with other test

batteries

√

Registry, analysis and interpretation

of results

√

Value of computers in Audiology √


Student Assessment

Methods of Assessment Essay Objective questions √

Case OSCE/OSPE


Others


Mid-term %

End of term 100 %


Written Exam 70 %


Others %


Lecture Notes

Course Text Books


sixth edition



Course Instructor

Name: Prof. Mona Mourad Signature:

Program Coordinator




√

√



Faculty: Medicine


Course Information


Course Name: Clinical Audiology



Course Aims: This course covers Electrophysiology overview, early, middle and late responses,

central behavioral tests overview, monaural tests, binaural tests, binaural phenomena and test

designs and scoring.



matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding


knowledge in the areas of anatomy

& embryology of ear, nose &

throat, general physiology &

physiology of hearing, auditory


of E.N.T.

Graduates should:

Al. Acquire knowledge about the generators

of different classes of auditory evoked

potentials.

A2.Acquire knowledge about

electrophysiological findings in normal and

abnormal conditions

B. Intellectual

skills

Bl- Analyze & evaluate research



particular problem

Bl. Analyze & evaluate research work in the

field of electrophysiology.

B2. Evaluate research work in the field of

electrophysiology.

B2. Evaluate different techniques used to

perform frequency specific hearing

evaluation

C.Professional

and Practical

Skills



symptomatology.




C3. Write Full report including



Cl. Collect relevant and reliable data from

patients regarding the disease state.

C2. Correlate electrophysiological findings

with patient’s history.

C3. Choose techniques necessary to

differentiate cochlear from retrocochlear

lestions.

1 1


that could be applied if current


full diagnosis.



students and peers.

C7 . Operate different udiologic

equipments of different

capabilities

C4.Apply the techniques chosen to

differentiate cochlear from retrocochlear

lestions in a professional manner.

C5. Choose and apply techniques to obtain

frequency specific hearing evaluation

C6. Integrate information obtained from

different audiological produres to write a full

report.

C7 . Choose the appropriate test for the

procedure required..

C8. Shift to alternative procedures in case of

limitation related to subject or equipment

C9. Present clearly organized information in

variable forms to students and peers related to

electrophysiology

CI0. Use different evoked potential

equipment with different capabilities

D. General

Skills





audiology.

D3. Capable of retrieving relevant

audiological updates from reliable

scientific resources.



development.


Dl. Retrieve scientific information from

various sources.

D2.Present scientific information to

colleagues and subordinates as well as

students efficiently related to the field of

electrophysiology.

D2. Browse the internet to retrieve up-to-

date information related to electrophysiology

D3. Attend seminars, conferences and

workshops related to electrophysiology for

further development and update.

D4. Be decisive and accurate in performing

electrophysiological procedures

E. Attitudes

and Ethical

Behavior



and consideration.







professionalism and

confidentiality.

El. Deal ethically with all categories of the

team.

E2. Show integrity in dealing with patients

and their families.

E3. Reveal compassion and honesty in

different situations.

E4. Respect confidentiality and show

professional attitudes in various

circumstances.



Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Electrophysiology overview √

Early auditory evoked potentials √

Middle latency evoked potentials √

Late latency evoked potentials √

Central behavioral tests overview √

Monaural tests √

Binaural tests √

Binaural phenomena √

Test designs and scoring √


Student Assessment



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others


Mid-term %

End of term 100 %

Distribution of Marks Written Exam 100 %

√

Practical/Clinical Exam %

Others %


Lecture Notes

√

Course Text Books


sixth edition



Course Instructor


Prof. Hesham Kozou Signature:

Program Coordinator






Faculty: Medicine


Course Information


Course Name: Disorders of the Ear, Nose and

Throat

Program in which the Course is Given:


Course Aims: This course covers Diseases of the ear, nose and throat, symptoms of ear diseases,

signs of peripheral and central auditory disorders, systemic diseases and their impact on the ear.



matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding





A5. Acquire in-depth knowledge

of different otological disorders

as well disorders of speech &

language.

A1 .Develop more in depth understanding of

ear diseases based on upgraded knowledge

of basic sciences

A2. Develop good understanding of different

ear diseases.

A3. Develop good understanding of different

approaches to diagnose and treat different

otological disorders.

B. Intellectual

skills


audiology.



Bl. Review available sources of information.

B2. Present current literature of otological

disorders.

B3. Describe the audiological profile of

different ear disorders.

B4. Present scientific or clinical project

based on understanding of otological

disorders

C.Professional

and Practical

Skills


history from the patient &

analyze symptomatology.


Cl. Graduates should be able to obtain

complete and relevant history from patient

and correlate with audiological findings

C2. Present organized information related

1 1


students and peers.


remediation/rehabilitation program

for each patient.

to diseases of the ear.

C3. Design, apply and evaluate a treatment

plan for each patient.

C4. Evaluate the outcome of rehabilitative

measures applied to a specific problem and

modify current ones to obtain better

outcome.

D. General

Skills





development.

Dl. Cooperate efficiently with otologists to

reach diagnosis and plan treatment for

patients

D2.Attend seminars, conferences and work

shop to further enrich their clinical skills in

the field of otology.

D3. Participate in the organization of

conferences and meetings.



Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Diseases of the external ear √

Diseases of the middle ear √

Diseases of the inner ear √

Diseases of the nose √

Diseases of the throat √

Symptoms of ear diseases √

Signs of peripheral and central auditory

disorders

√

Systemic diseases and their impact on

the ear

√


Student Assessment



Case OSCE/OSPE

√


Others


Mid-term %

End of term 100 %


Written Exam 100 %


Others %


Lecture Notes

√

Course Text Books

Scott-Brown Otolaryngology fifth edition



Course Instructor

Name: Prof. Mokhtar Bassiouni Signature:

Program Coordinator






Faculty: Medicine


Course Information


Course Name: Medical physiology for

Audiology



Course Aims: This course covers essential information on the functions of different body organs

and their abnormalities.



matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding




nose & throat, general

physiology & physiology of

hearing, auditory


of E.N.T.

Graduates should be able to :

A1.Identify the mechanism of sound

conduction, transduction and perception

A2. Identify the physiology of the

semicircular canals and otololith organs.

A3. Acquire knowledge on water and

electrolyte balance, regulation of blood

pressure and respiration and the physiology

of thyroid and pituitary glands.

B. Intellectual

skills

C.Professional

and Practical

Skills

1

D. General

Skills


oral skills for presentation of



audiology.

Dl. Retrieve relevant information form

reliable sources.

D2. Present scientific information related to

the physiology of the auditory and vestibular

systems efficiently.



Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Water and electrolyte balance √

Regulation of blood pressure √

Hemostasis √

Regulation of respiration √

Physiology of the thyroid gland „ √

Physiology of the pituitary gland √

Physiology of hearing √

Physiology of balance √

Physiology of the cerebellum √


Student Assessment



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others


Mid-term %

End of term 100 %


Written Exam 100 %


Others %


Lecture Notes √

Course Text Books



Course Instructor

Name: Prof. Yasmine El-Ashram Signature:

Program Coordinator



Name: Prof. Mohamed Hassab Signature:



Faculty: Medicine


Course Information


Course Name: Hearing aids and assistive

listening devices



Course Aims: This course covers types of hearing aids and assistive listening devices, hearing aid

characteristics and use, ear mould systems, hearing aid fitting and evaluation, classroom

amplification systems.



matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding





Candidates should be able to:

Al. Acquire sufficient knowledge about

characteristics of different hearing aids

applied for the hearing impaired subjects.

A2. Acquire sufficient knowledge about

choosing, fitting & evaluating different

amplification instruments as well as assistive

listening devices.

B. Intellectual

skills

Bl- Analyze & evaluate research,



particular problem.


audiology.



Bl. Analyze research work related to hearing

aids and assistive listening devices. B2.

Evaluate research work related to hearing

aids and assistive listening devices.

B3. Evaluate different protocols used in

hearing aids fitting and verification.

B4. Trace different approaches to

audiological problems.

B5. Present current literature seminars about

state of the art in the field ofhearing

instrument.

1 2

B6. Critically analyze the efficacy of current

amplification and present alternatives.

B7. Prepare a project proposal for scientific

or clinical application related to hearing and

assistive listening devices.

C.Professional

and Practical

Skills





that could be applied if current


full diagnosis.



students and peers.


remediation/rehabilitation program

for each patient.



capabilities

Cl. Write full report including

comprehensive details about performance of

hearing aids ته their efficacy in a certain

case.

C2. Decide alternative procedures that could

be applied if current ones have limitations in

reaching full benefit from amplification.

C3. Decide when it is appropriate to seek

cochlear implantation for children & adults.

C4. Collect necessary information about

hearing aids in variable forms.

C5. Present clearly organized information to

students and peers.

C6. Construct a strategy for application of a

rehabilitation program.

C7. Try, fit & evaluate different hearing

instruments to solve the problem ofhearing

impairment for different patient groups.

C8. Operate different audiologic equipment

needed for hearing aid trials, fittings &

evaluation.

C9. Assess the validity of such an equipment

D. General

Skills

D3. Retrieve relevant audiological

updates from reliable scientific

resources.


and workshops for fttrther

development.

D5. Manage time effectively

Dl. Retrieve hearing aid technology updates

from reliable scientific resources.

D2. Attend hearing aid seminars,

conferences and workshops from different

hearing aid manufacturers.

3. Manage time effectively in an audiology

clinic while performing hearing aid trials,

fittings & evaluations.

E. Attitudes

and ethical

behavior



and consideration.

E2. Acquire ethical choices, values

and professional practices implicit

in multidisciplinary decision

making.







professionalism and

confidentiality.

E5. Follow the ethical, religious


El. Deal ethically with all members of the

team.

E2.Demonstrate values and good choices in

the professional atmosphere.


and their families.





circumstances

E6. Employ the proper regulations in the

clinical and research situations.



Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Types of hearing aids and assistive

listening devices

√

Hearing aid characteristics and use √

Ear mould systems √ √

Hearing aid fitting and evaluation √ √

Classroom amplification systems √


Student Assessment



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others

Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %

√

√

End of term 100 %


Written Exam 70 %


Others %


Lecture Notes

√

Course Text Books

Harvey Dillon. Hearing aids. First edition



Course Instructor


Program Coordinator






Faculty: Medicine


Course Information


Course Name: Equilibrium and vestibular

disorders



Course Aims: This course covers hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo and dizziness



matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding




nose & throat, general

physiology & physiology of

hearing, auditory


of E.N.T.

-Graduates should be able to:

A1. Upgrade their knowledge in the field of

hearing loss based on upgraded knowledge

of anatomy and physiology of the ear.


tinnitus based on upgraded knowledge of

anatomy and physiology of the ear.


vertigo based on upgraded knowledge of

anatomy and physiology of the ear.

B. Intellectual

skills


particular problem.



Bl. Choose the appropriate diagnostic

protocol for different patients complaining

form balance disorders.

B2.Evaluate and choose methods related to

management of patients with hearing loss,

tinnitus or vertigo

B3.Prepare a project proposal for scientific

or clinical application related to hearing loss,

tinnitus and vertigo.

C.Professional

and Practical

Skills



symptomatology.

C2. Apply efficiently the

C2. Obtain complete history from a dizzy

patient, patient with hearing loss or tinnitus.

C3. Analyze symptomatology observed in

such patients.

1 2





andiological findings.




reaching full diagnosis

C3. Recognize the availability of different

techniques.

C4. Apply efficiently the appropriate

techniques used in the management of dizzy

patients based on their knowledge of

advantages, disadvantages and limitations of

Each

C4. Operate efficiently different audiologic

equipment of different manufacturers

C5. Write a full audiological report with

findings from vestibular evaluation test

battery

C6. Decide alternative procedures in

vestibular evaluation if current ones have

limitations-

C6. Apply alternative procedures in

vestibular evaluation when necessary

D. General

Skills



Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Review of anatomy and physiology of

peripheral and central vestibular

systems

✓

Vestibular disorders ✓

Nystagmus ✓

Evaluation of the dizzy patient ✓

Electronystagmography ✓

Videonystagmography ✓

Rotary chair ✓

Posturography ✓

Vestibular rehabilitation ✓


Student Assessment



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others


Mid-term %

End of term 100 %


Written Exam 100 %


Others %


Lecture Notes

Hearing and equilibrium disorders (power

point presentations)

Course Text Books

Susan Herdmann. Vestibular rehabilitation



Course Instructor


Program Coordinator




✓



Faculty: Medicine


Course Information


Course Name: Internal medicine for Audiology



Course Aims: This course covers cardiovascular diseases, hematology, diabetes mellitus,

neurological disorders and vital signs



matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding

A4. Acquire knowledge ٨¡the


medicine, & biochemistry that are

relevant to ear diseases


Al. Acquire knowledge about rheumatologic

disease, renal failure, diabetes mellitus and

environmental toxins.

A2. Discuss vertigo, anemia, bleeding and

coagulation disorders.

B. Intellectual

skills

C.Professional

and Practical

Skills

Cl. Graduates should Obtain

complete & relevant'history from

the patient هanalyze

symptomatology

Cl. Realize how to obtain history including

complaints, history of present condition, past

history, family history, medications.

C2. Integrate and analyze information

obtained from history that helps in

diagnosis.

1

D. General

Skills


m^ti-professional team working.

Dl. Integrate information with other medical

specialties to reach diagnosis and plan

treatment.



Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Rheumatology √

Renal failure √

Diabetes mellitus √

Environmental toxins √

Vertigo and nystagmus √

Anemia √

Bleeding and coagulation disorders √


Student Assessment



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others


Mid-term %

End of term 100 %


Written Exam 100 %


Others %


Lecture Notes

√

Course Text Books

√



Course Instructor

Name: Prof. Soheir El-Lakkany Signature:

Program Coordinator






Faculty: Medicine

Department:

Otorhinolaryngoloy

Course Information

Course Code: 051608271 Course Name: Medical Biochemistry for

Audiology



Course Aims: This course covers essential information on the Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipid

and protein. Enzymes, vitamins, mineral metabolism and their deficiencies, Neurotransmitters.



matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding



medicine, & biochemistry that are

relevant to ear diseases.


Al. Describe biochemical reactions

responsible for carbohydrates, lipids,

proteins, vitamins and minerals metabolism.

A2. Describe manifestations of vitamins and

minerals deficiencies as well as errors of

carbohydrates, lipids and protein metabolism

B. Intellectual

skills

C.Professional

and Practical

Skills

1

D. General

Skills





audiology.

Dl. Acquire knowledge from different

sources on an evidence base

D2. Present scientific information related

to the biochemistry of carbohydrates,

lipids, proteins, minerals, and vitamins



Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Carbohydrates √

Lipids √

Proteins √

Vitamins and minerals √

Neurotransmtters √

Enzymes √


Student Assessment



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others


Mid-term %

End of term 100 %


Written Exam 100 %


Others %


Lecture Notes

√

√

Course Text Books



Course Instructor

Name: Prof. Wahid El-Delgawy Signature:

Program Coordinator






Faculty: Medicine


Course Information


Course Name: Pathology for Audiology



Course Aims: This course covers inflammation, granulomas, vascular disturbances, infection,

disturbances of growth, disease of the ear, and immunology of the ear.



matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding






Al. Acquire knowledge about general

pathology including inflammation,

granulomas, vascular disturbance, infection

and growth disturbance.

A2. Outline the pathology of cholesteatoma

and acoustice neuroma.

A3. Realize the immunology of the diseases

related to the ear.

B. Intellectual

skills

C.Professional

and Practical

Skills

1

D. General

Skills





audiology.

Dl. Present organized information regarding

general pathology.

D2. Present organized information in the field

of immunology and the pathology of the ear



Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Inflammation and granuloma √

Vascular disturbances √

Infection √

Disturbance of growth √

Pathology of cholesteatoma √

Pathology of acoustic neuroma √

Immunology of the ear √


Student Assessment



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others


Mid-term %

End of term 100 %


Written Exam 100 %


Others %


Lecture Notes

√

Course Text Books

√



Course Instructor

Name: Prof. Fardos El-Kalaa Signature:

Program Coordinator






Faculty: Medicine


Course Information


Course Name: Clinical Pharmacology for

Audiology



Course Aims: This course covers Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interaction, agents

acting on CNS, agents influencing cochlear and/or vestibular physiology, teratogenicity,

corticosteroids.



matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding

A3. Identify

pharmaceutical substances that are

important to hearing in terms of

therapy & adverse reactions.


Al. Realize the pharmacokinetics of drugs

acting on the ear and how drugs can affect the

inner ear.

A2. Acquire knowledge on vestibulotoxic

and cochleotoxic, drugs used in treatment of

vertigo, corticosteroids in relation to the ear.

B. Intellectual

skills

C.Professional

and Practical

Skills

1

D. General

Skills


and oral skills for

presentation of scientific

information to different


audiology.

Dl. Present organized information in variable

forms regarding ototoxic drugs,

mechanism of ototoxicity

D2. Present organized information regarding

drugs used in the treatment of vertigo.



Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Hint on the physiology of the inner

ear and how drugs can affect

√

Local ear preparations √

Pharmacokinetics of drugs acting on

the

√

Vestibulotoxic drugs √

Cochleotoxic drugs (reversible and

irreversible)

√

Drugs used in treatment of vertigo √

Central nervous system stimulants √

Drugs affecting sensory system √

Corticosteroids in relation to the ear √

Sedative hypnotics √

General discussion and revision √


Student Assessment



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others


Mid-term %

End of term 100 %


Written Exam 100 %


√

Others %


Lecture Notes

√

Course Text Books



Course Instructor

Name: Prof. Aleya Arab Signature:

Program Coordinator






Faculty: Medicine


Course Information


Course Name: Psychoacoustics

Program in which the Course is Given: Master degree of audiology


Course Aims: This course covers hearing thresholds, loudness contours, scaling measurements,

detection of intensity changes, loudness fatigue, adaptation, loudness recruitment and scaling,

frequency analysis, masking, critical bands, pitch perception, space perception, auditory pattern

and object perception, speech perception, signal detection theory.



matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding

Al. Develop good knowledge in


propagation & sound


Graduates should be able to

Al. Acquire knowledge about hearing

thresholds, loudness contours, scaling

measurements, detection of intensity

changes, loudness fatigue, adaptation,

loudness recruitment and scaling

A2. Read frequency analysis, masking,

critical bands, pitch perception, space

perception, auditory pattern and object

perception, speech perception, signal

detection theory.

B. Intellectual

skills





Bl. Analyze and evaluate research related to

psychoacoustics

B2. Recognize how psychoacoustic research

is important for clinical audiological

practices

B2. Prepare a proposal for scientific or

clinical applications related to

psychoacoustics

B3. Interpret and correlate the

psychoacoustical background of auditory

physiology and auditory disorders

2

C.Professional

and Practical

Skills

D. General

Skills





audiology.

D6. Develop an appreciation of the

interdisciplinary nature of science

and of the validity of different

points of view.

Dl. Demonstrate effective written and oral


information related to psychological

attributes of sound.

D2. Identify the importance of cooperation

with departments of other faculties

specialized in physics, psychology and

sound engineering



Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Hearing thresholds √

Loudness √

Frequency analysis √

Masking √

Critical bands √

Pitch perception √

Space perception √

Auditory pattern and object

perception

√

Speech perception √

Signal detection theory √


Student Assessment



Case OSCE/OSPE

√


Others


Mid-term %

End of term 100 %


Written Exam 100 %


Others %


Lecture Notes

Psychoacoustics (Power Point Presentations)

Course Text Books

Durrant, JD; Lovrinic JH. Bases of Hearing

Sciences. Second ed: Williams and Wilkins;

1984



Course Instructor

Name: Prof. Hesham Kozou Signature:

Program Coordinator






Faculty: Medicine


Course Information


Course Name: Rehabilitation



Course Aims: This course covers early intervention protocol and programs, auditory rehabilitation

using prosthesis, oral/aural communication, manual communication and sign language, educational

placement, vocational considerations, social adaptation.



matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding





Candidates should be able to:

Al. Acquire sufficient knowledge about

different rehabilitative measures applied for

the hearing impaired subjects.

A2. Acquire sufficient knowledge about

methods of evaluating the efficacy of

different rehabilitative measures.

B. Intellectual

skills

C.Professional

and Practical

Skills


remediation/ rehabilitation

program for each patient.



capabilities.

Cl. Choose the appropriate rehabilitative

solution for every patient.

C2. Evaluate the efficacy of the chosen

measures & modify it in case of lack of

expected benefit.

C3. Operate different softwares needed for

different hearing instruments.

C4. Demonstrate basic knowledge about

programming cochlear implants.

1 1

D. General

Skills

D2. Co-operate .efficiently in a



and workshops for farther

development

D5. Manage time effectively

Dl. Share efficiently in cochlear implant

candidacy meetings by preparing &

presenting cases.

D2. Communicate with other professionals

in the phoniatrics unit, radiology department

as well as ENT department about patients

selected for cochlear implantation.

D3. Attend weekly seminars in the ENT

department to gain knowledge & to be

informed about surgical developments of

referred case.

D4. Attend & participate in the ENT

annualmeeting.

D5. Manage time in the audiology clinic by

recording down time table for entrance & exit

of patients in order to efficiently operate the

clinic.

E-Attitudes

and

ethical

behavior

E1. Treat supervisors, peers and


and consideration


and professional practices implicit

in multidisciplinary decision

making.

E3. promote high standards of






professionalism and

confidentiality.




team.




and their families.





circumstances.


clinical and research situations



Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Early intervention protocol and

programs

√

Auditory rehabilitation using auditory

prosthesis for adult and pediatric

groups

√

Oral/aural communication √

Manual communication and sign

language

√

Educational placement √

Vocational considerations √

Social adaptation √


Student Assessment



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others


Mid-term %

End of term 100 %


Written Exam 100 %


Others %


Lecture Notes

√

Course Text Books



√

Course Instructor


Program Coordinator






Faculty: Medicine


Course Information


Course Name: Speech and language disorders



Course Aims: This course covers development of speech and language and factors affecting it,

classification and management of speech and language disorders.



matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding


physical concepts of sound,

sound propagation & sound

measurements &

psychoacoustics.


knowledge in the areas of anatomy

& embryology of ear, nose &

throat, general physiology &

physiology of hearing, auditory


of E.N.T.

A5. Acquire in-depth knowledge

of different otological disorders as

well disorders of speech &

language.

Al. Define Acoustic studies.

A2. Describe theories of vowel production.

A3. Describe acoustic and articulatory

nature of different consonants.

A4. Define language components.

A5. Differentiate theories of language

acquisition.

A6. Discuss Developmental aspects of

language components development.

A7. Identify physiological basics for

language acquisition.

A8. Discuss causes of normal language

development.

A9. Outline protocol of speech and language

evaluation.

A10. Outline principles of language

stimulation therapy.

A l l . Revise their knowledge of anatomy &

embryology of ear, nose & throat.

A12. Revise their knowledge of the

physiology of hearing and auditory

electrophysiology.

2

A13. Describe various speech disorders.

A14. Describe various language disorders

B. Intellectual

skills



development. .

D6. Develop an appreciation of the

interdisciplinary nature of science

and of the validity of different

points of view.

Dl. Attend seminars and meetings held in the

phoniatric unit.

D2. Organize with other members of the

team for seminars or conferences.

D3. Cooperate with staff members and

speech therapists of the phoniatric unit.

C.Professional

and Practical

Skills

D. General

Skills




audiences in the field of audiology

Dl: Retrieve information from different

sources.

D2.Present scientific information related to

the anatomy of the auditory and vestibular

systems, head and neck and nose and

paranasal sinuses.



Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Introduction to communication

disorders

√

Acoustic phonetics √

Articulatory phonetics √

Theories of language acquisition √

Development of language components √

Hearing impairment √ √

Brain Damage √

Pervasive developmental disorders √

Learning disorders and Specific

language impairment

√ √

Assessment of language disorders √ √

Management of language disorders √ √

Aphasia and Agnosia √

Speech disorders √


Student Assessment



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others


Mid-term %

End of term 100 %


Written Exam 100 %


Others %


Lecture Notes

Speech and language disorders (power point

presentations)

Course Text Books



Course Instructor

Name: Prof. Yehia Aboras Signature:

Program Coordinator




√

√

√



Faculty: Medicine


Course Information


Course Name: Seminars in hearing



Course Aims: This course covers special topics current to the field of specialty. Topics and format

of the course may vary. Study presentation will be done by each student under supervision of a

staff member.



matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding

B. Intellectual

skills


B1 - Analyze & evaluate research



particular problem.


audiology.


scientific or clinical application

Bl - Retrieve recent knowledge in audiology.

B2- Criticize and evaluate the new literature

on audiology.

B3. Assess available methods pertaining to

audiology.

B4. Report on different audiological topics.

B5 - Prepare a scientific proposal in the field

of audiology.

B6- Prepare a plan for a research idea related

to one of the studied subjects

C.Professional

and Practical

Skills

1

D. General

Skills





audiology.



Dl - Acquire the knowledge to use the

different audiovisual methods

D2- Manage time effectively.

D3-Aquire the skills for proper usage of

computer skills and internet resources that

are needed for professional duties.

D4-Communicate with , junior staff and

colleagues

D5-Respect the rules and disciplines for the

course attendance, communication with the

course instructors and for participation in the

end-course

D6- respect copy rights and refer to it

whenever used.

E. Attitudes

and Ethical

Behavior



and consideration.


and professional practices •

implicit in multidisciplinary

decision making.







professionalism and

confidentiality




team.




and their families.





circumstances.


clinical and research situation.



Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Special topics current to the field of

specialty

√


Student Assessment



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others


Mid-term %

End of term 100 %


Written Exam %


Others (Assignment) 100 %


Lecture Notes

Course Text Books

According to the topic



Course Instructor


Program Coordinator




√



Faculty: Medicine


Course Information


Course Name: Acoustics



Course Aims: This program covers physical principles in acoustics, sound wave phenomena;

propagation, diffraction, diffraction reverberation, filters, absorption, sound field environment,

sound measurements; decibel, octave notations, sound level meters, acoustical treatment of

listening environments.



matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding



propagation & sound


Al Outline some basic mathematical

procedures regarding numbers, quantities &

units.

A2 Define some basic concepts in physics

such as force, power, energy & impedance.

A3. Acquire good knowledge in physical

aspects of sound, sound phenomena, sound

propagation, velocity and sound

measurement.

B. Intellectual

skills





Bl Describe the use of different equipment

used for sound measurements.

B2 Explain the importance of and perform

equipment calibration, especially the

equipment used in diagnostic audiology.

B3 Implement the concept of equipment

calibration within a research proposal

context.

C.Professional

and Practical

Skills



students and peers.

Cl Present information regarding

audiologic equipment in an acceptable

form to peers & students.

C2. Present information regarding basic

acoustic information to students and peers.

2

D. General

Skills





audiology.

Dl Demonstrate effective written and oral


information related to physical properties of

sounds& sound measurement.

D2 Emphasize the role of calibration of

audiologic equipment used in clinical

practice in different scientific presentations.



Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Physical concepts ✓

Sound: phenomena and properties. ✓

Measurement of sound ✓

Calibration of audiological equipment ✓ ✓


Student Assessment



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others


Mid-term %

End of term 100 %


Written Exam 100 %


Others %


Lecture Notes

Physical acoustics (power point lectures)

Course Text Books

Durrant, JD; Lovrinic JH. Bases of Hearing

Sciences. Second ed: Williams and Wilkins;

1984

✓


ANSI specifications for equipment

calibration.


Course Instructor


Program Coordinator






Faculty :Medicine


Course Information


Course Name: Human Anatomy for Audiology


Number of Credit Hours :1 Theoretical Clinical/Practical

Course Aims: This course covers the anatomy of head & neck (muscles, vessels, nerves, glands,

upper respiratory and digestive tracts including nasal cavity; frame work of walls, paranasal sinuses,

palate; components, muscles, neurovascular supply oral cavity & tongue; neurovascular supply and

lymphatic drainage, pharynx, larynx and ear; frame work, neurovascular supply, lymphatic drainage,

mechanisms of phonation, deglutition and hearing). Central Nervous System (Spinal cord, brain stem,

cerebellum, diencephalons, cerebrum, basal ganglia, internal capsule, white matter, meninges, C.S.F. &

ventricular system, blood supply .



matrix)

Course ILOs

A. Knowledge

and

Understanding

A2. Develop & upgrade their knowledge in the

areas of anatomy & embryology of ear, nose

& throat, general physiology & physiology of

hearing, auditory electrophysiology, and

pathology of E.N.T


A1. Identify external, middle and inner ear as

well as central structures that are important for

sound conduction.

A2. Identify structures of the vestibular system

and their connections.

A3. Identify structures of the head, neck, nose

and paranasal sinuses.

A4. Identify structures of the central nervous

system

B. Intellectual

skills

C.Professional

and Practical

Skills

1

D. General

Skills

D1. Demonstrate effective written and

oral skills for presentation of scientific

information to different audiences in

the field of audiology

Dl: Retrieve information from different sources.

D2.Present scientific information related to the

anatomy of the auditory and vestibular systems,

head and neck and nose and paranasal sinuses.



Lectures self

learning

Practical/

Clinical

Small

group

discussion

Others

Head and neck √

Nose and paranasal sinuses √

Auditory and vestibular systems √

Central nervous system √


Student Assessment



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others


Mid-term %

End of term 100 %


Written Exam 100 %


Others %


√

Lecture Notes

√

Course Text Books



Course Instructor

Name: Prof. Fardos El-Kalaa Signature:

Program Coordinator




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