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SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BME3008 Therapeutic Medical Devices Spring
Fall
3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BORA BÜYÜKSARAÇ
Course Objectives: • Give the principles of medical therapeutic devices and their functions and teach their specific requirements.
• Describe the functional differences between diagnostic and therapeutic devices.
• Define the design goals of therapeutic medical devices.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learns the principles of medical therapeutic devices and their functions.
Knows the differences in function between diagnostic and therapeutic devices.
Gains knowledge on the design goals of therapeutic medical devices.

Course Content

Fundamentals of therapeutic devices and their working principles. Pacemakers, defibrillators, cardiac assist devices, hemodialysis, lithotripsy, ventilators, drug infusion pumps, electrosurgical unit.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to therapeutic medical devices
2) Pacemakers, cardiac anatomy, heart block
3) Asynchronous cardiac pacemaker
4) Timing circuit, output circuit, lead wires and electrodes
5) Synchronous pacemakers
6) Pacemaker timing cycles, single chamber timing, dual chamber timing
7) Pacemaker mediated tachycardia
8) Defibrillators, charging/discharging examples
9) Cardiac-assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pump
10) Hemodialysis
11) Lithotripsy
12) Ventilators
13) Drug infusion pumps
14) Electrosurgical unit

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: John G. Webster, Medical Instrumentation Application and Design, 4th Edition
Wiley, ISBN-13: 978-0471676003, ISBN-10: 0471676004
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 3 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 7 98
Quizzes 3 1 3
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 147

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3) To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11) To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.