| Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
Prerequests |
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7000407
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Research Project for Audiology and Speech
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3 |
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| Writing a genuine theoretical or experimental study or a special project thataddresses a variety of topics in speech-language-hearing pathology developedunder the direction of a faculty member. Student should use scientific approachesto research questions, designs, statistical procedures, methodologies, and scientificwriting. Students might be advised to use computer software for statistical analysis. |
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7000408
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Research Methods for Biomedical Sciences
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3 |
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| Writing a genuine theoretical or experimental study or a special project that addresses a variety of topics in speech-language-hearing pathology developed under the direction of a faculty member. Student should use scientific approaches to research questions, designs, statistical procedures, methodologies, and scientific writing. Students might be advised to use computer software for statistical analysis. |
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7102101
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Anatomy & Physiology for Health Sciences 1
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3 |
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| This Course is designed to provide the students with a basic understanding of the structure and function of the human body and the mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within it. The human body is discussed as separate systems, but the relation between different body systems is explained. The cells and tissues, nervous, skeletal, muscular, digestive, and urinary systems are discussed in this course. The methodology of course teaching includes lecture component and practical application for some theoretical approaches. |
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7102102
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Anatomy & Physiology for Health Sciences 2
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3 |
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| The course provide an introduction to human morphology, function at the cell, tissue, and organ system levels of organization. The human body is also dealt with as separate systems with understanding of the morphology, mechanisms governing the function of different human organ systems such as the cardiovascular, immunological, musculoskeletal, hematological, and genital. The courses are taught through theoretical lectures and practical demonstrations |
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7102301
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Neurophysiology
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3 |
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| The course covers basic neuroanatomy, neurohistology and neurophysiology, focussing on processes involved in sensory and motor functions of the CNS. This knowledge will provide the foundations to understand the abnormal functional disorders and disabilities that may result from disease or trauma to the central nervous system |
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7103201
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Pathology
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3 |
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| This course cover the principles of the discipline of pathology. Disease is presented byorgan system. The method of instruction includes lectures, demonstrations, groupdiscussions, laboratories and autopsy participation |
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7104101
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General Biology for Health Sciences
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3 |
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| A discussion of biology activity at the level of the single cell. Cell structure. Chemicalconstituents, material exchanges with the environment and the cell membrane. Majorenergy generating biochemical pathways. Photosynthesis and control of cellularactivities |
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7227102
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First Aid
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1 |
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| A practical compulsory course based on a weekly lecture. This course aims to push students to deal with patients and the hospital environment in various departments and facilities. In addition, students receive a brief overview of first aid principles |
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7227202
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Medical Ethics
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1 |
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| This is a one credit hour offered to second year students. It deals with fundamental ethical principles underlying medical practice. Ethical aspects of decision – making are discussed with special emphasis on moral, cultural and religious issues in addition to confidentiality and respectability in patient management. |
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7241101
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Child Development and Psychology
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3 |
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| This course will focus on the basic developmental milestones of children from age0 up to 5-years old. Emphasis will be applied to the language and hearingdevelopment. The course will focus on the most common developmental disordersin term of definition, diagnosis, and suggested treatment. Adolescence period andits related problems will be discussed briefly by the end of the course. |
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7241102
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Introduction to Audiology and Speech Pathology
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3 |
|
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7241103
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Medical Speech Pathology
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3 |
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| This course focuses on understanding the general disabling conditions of infantsand young children. The course provides education to the students of the clinicalpicture of developmental disabilities. The course also provides major emphasis ofchildhood disorders and the most common acquired disorders of adulthood.Presentation of the diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines of the developmental andacquired health disabilities will be acknowledged. |
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7241201
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Learning Theories and Behavior Modification
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3 |
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| This course includes basic information of psychological concepts that are related to learning theories and its application on the human behavior. Students will learn to 16 identify the symptoms of learning disabilities; examine their underlying causes and their impact on development. In addition, educational assessment and remediation along with other treatment approaches will be examined; the relationship between speech/language/Audiology and the field of learning disabilities will be explored. |
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7241202
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Clinical Psychology
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2 |
|
| This course provides clear descriptions of psychopathological disorders in order to enable clinicians to diagnose, communicate about, study and treat people with various mental disorders |
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7241203
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General Linguistics
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3 |
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| This course introduces students to the different language fields. It covers basic terms in linguistics and the importance of this science in speech therapy. |
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7241204
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Anatomy and Physiology of Speech
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2 |
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| This course provides the needed information and knowledge of speech organs as well as its physiology principles including the neurological system involved, aiming to reach the proper understanding of speech and voice. Organs involved as respiratory system, larynx and speech systems are studied to make it clear to understand the whole integrated speech function. The same course the practical action through exploring the intended organs of study using audio video technology and needed specimens. |
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7241205
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Anatomy and Physiology of Hearing
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2 |
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| This course provides the needed information and knowledge of hearing organs as well as its physiology principles including the neurological system involved, aiming to reach the proper understanding of hearing, hearing loss and hearing evaluation. Organs involved are studied to make it clear to understand the whole integrated hearing function. The same course the practical action through exploring the intended organs of study using audio video technology and needed specimens. |
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7241206
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Phonetics
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3 |
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| This is a course in phonetics. It explains how sounds are produced. It covers topics related to the basic components of speech. |
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7241207
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Acoustics
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2 |
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| Study of the acoustic properties of sounds, speech, and the dynamics of speech sound production. The basic principles of acoustics related to speech and hearing including: sound generation, transmission, and measurement; frequency, intensity and duration, and waveform composition. The course includes understanding of the principles of acoustics. It includes the understanding of the different physical aspects which are involved in audiology. Sound and its propagation, frequency and intensity will be discussed. Moreover, physical aspects affecting sound propagation such as resonance, reflection, diffraction, reverberation and interference and their effects will be discussed. Furthermore, special attention will be paid to waveforms, their spectrum and analysis. Sound and threshold measurements as well as sound transmission will be discussed. |
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7241301
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Language Acquisition and Development
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3 |
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| This course aims to provide students with information on different first language acquisition theories and stages. It also sheds light on the different data collection techniques. |
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7241302
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Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat
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3 |
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| To have the proper knowledge of the disease that affect the ear, nose and throat and how it affects the auditory and speech systems. The student hear should gain the knowledge of his/her role in line with the managing physician to be able to manage the patients speech and hearing rehabilitation after the medical intervention. The student also is introduced to know the most popular related surgical interventions and medication in relation. |
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7241303
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Articulation and Phonological Disorders
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3 |
|
| Introduction to articulation and phonological disorders and their significance. Reviewing the articulators and place and manner of articulation. Studying phonetic development and the subject of intelligibility. Studying phonologic processes and development. Studying types and the etiology of articulatory and phonological disorders. Assessment and diagnosis of articulatory and phonological development and treatment of their disorders. |
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7241304
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Articulation and Phonological Disorders- Practical
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1 |
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| To apply the knowledge of articulation and phonological disorders, involving speech and articulation difficulties for patients with hearing difficulties, autism and special needs practically using the different evaluation tools to reach related diagnosis. Students here will be trained to gain the skill to write reports, prepare management plans, and be able to decide their objectives of dealing with each individual case on all stages. Audio-video tools are used to aid understanding through this course. |
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7241305
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Audiological Evaluation 1
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2 |
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| Studying the techniques and interpretation of conventional hearing investigations: pure tone audiometry, masking, tympanometry, speech audiometry, acoustic reflexes, reflex decay, and acoustic reflex decay. Interpretation and reporting the results of hearing assessment for medical legal aspects. Supervised clinical training on the use of different audiometric equipment, performance and interpretation of conventional Audiological investigations of adults and children over five years old. |
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7241306
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Audiological Evaluation 1-Practical
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1 |
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| Audio – video tools and examples of normal and abnormal results will be used toelaborate the objectives of the main course. |
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7241307
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Clinical Practicum/ Speech 1
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2 |
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| The course provides the students with observation of clinical activities in conjunction with discussion of clinical issues. The clinical process and nature of the client-clinician relationship are stressed. Students are acquainted with basic concepts of clinical practice including models of diagnosis, fundamentals of clinical data collection and measurement, treatment planning, professional writing. |
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7241308
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Clinical Practicum/ Audiology 1
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2 |
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| The course provides the students with observation of clinical activities in conjunction with discussion of clinical issues. The clinical process and nature of the client-clinician relationship are stressed. Students are acquainted with basic concepts of clinical practice including models of diagnosis, fundamentals of clinical data collection and measurement, treatment planning, professional writing. |
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7241309
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Language Disorders
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2 |
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| Basic principles, methods and procedures for assessment and intervention of child language disorders. Language Measurement. Qualitative and quantitative approaches to the evaluation of linguistic proficiency will be explored. Topics will also include: establishment of rapport, data collection (using interview, behavioral observation, informal assessment, and standardized testing for patients with speech and articulation problems involving whom who suffer hearing difficulties, autism and of special needs) and differential diagnosis. Psychometric considerations in the selection, administration, and interpretation of test data will be discussed. This course is done in line with one hour of clinical practicum . |
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7241310
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Language Disorders- Practical
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1 |
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| To apply the language disorders practically (for the main course above) using the different evaluation tools to reach related diagnosis. Students here will be trained to gain the skill to write reports, prepare management plans, and be able to decide their objectives of dealing with each individual case on all stages. Audio-video tools are used to aid understanding through this course. |
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7241311
|
Fluency Disorders
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2 |
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| The theoretical foundations of dysfluent behavior have to be reviewed; thisinvolves patients with speech and articulation difficulties suffering hearingdifficulties, autism and whom of special needs. Topics taught are:symptomatology, Incidence variables, characteristics of the person who stutter, thestuttering response, theories of stuttering, and normal dysfluencies. Differentialdiagnosis, principles of therapeutic techniques, and management procedures forchildren and adults will be studied. Various treatment approaches are to beexamined and compared. |
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7241312
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Fluency Disorders- Practical
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1 |
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| To apply the knowledge of fluency disorders (involving all patients in the maintheoretical course) practically using the different evaluation tools to reach relateddiagnosis. Students are taught the skills of counseling the family and teachersdealing with cases of stuttering. Students here will be trained to gain the skill towrite reports, prepare management plans, and be able to decide their objectives ofdealing with each individual case on all stages. Audio-video tools are used to aidunderstanding through this course. |
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7241313
|
Cleft Lip and Palate
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1 |
|
| Children with cleft lip and palate typically have a variety of speech problems.Some speech problems result directly from anatomical differences such as theinability of the soft palate to close the opening from the throat to the nasal cavity,which is necessary for many speech sounds which result in resonance disorder. inthis course we will discuss different diagnostic methods and tools and thetreatment for the speech disorders that go with it . Audio-video tools are used toaid understanding through this course. |
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7241314
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Cerebral Palsy
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2 |
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| Cerebral palsy is a sensorimotor disorder that affects the control of posture andmovement. This deficit affects the communication competence in all speech andlanguage aspects, in this course we will discuss the nature of cerebral palsy fromthe perspective of its etiology, features, diagnosis, and the possible treatment of thespeech disorders concomitant with it. |
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7241315
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Introduction to Special Education
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2 |
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| This course includes basic information of special education for special exceptionalchildren (the characteristics of these groups of children and their education) andmore emphasizing on the techniques and classroom practices that make up thediscipline of special education, also this course covered the special psychological,medical, and sociological aspects of the various handicapping condition that is viastudying the following topics ( Mental retardation, Learning disabilities(dyslexia,dysgraphia, dyscalculia), Emotional disturbance, Speech and language disorders,Hearing impairment, Visual impairment, Physical disabilities, Giftedness andNormalization and attitudes toward exceptional children). |
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7241316
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Hearing Aids
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2 |
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| This course provides an introduction to basic description of hearing aidscomponents. It also describes the different kinds and styles of hearing aids andprovides explanation of indication of hearing aids. This course introduces to thedifferent hearing aid's fitting strategies including real-ear measurements. |
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7241317
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Hearing Aids- Practical
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1 |
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| Audi- video tools and specimens are used to elaborate different hearing aids, itsparts and its fitting methods. Giving students the skill of family counseling will beimportant part of this course. Manufacturing templates will be exhibited as welltraining on the usage of hearing aids to test people with hearing loss wearing thehearing aids. |
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7241318
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Clinical Practicum/ Speech 2
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2 |
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| The course provides the students with supervised clinical practice; furtherobservations of clinical activities and investigation of the clinical process with anemphasis on diagnostics, assessment tools, and methodologies in speechpathology. Advanced concepts of clinical practice, including principles of humanbehavior change, clinical decision making, generalization, transfer andmaintenance, models of service delivery, ethical practice, advanced professional |
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7241319
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Clinical Practicum/Audiology 2
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2 |
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| The course provides the students with supervised clinical practice; furtherobservations of clinical activities and investigation of the clinical process with anemphasis on diagnostics, assessment tools, and methodologies in audiologicalpathology. Advanced concepts of clinical practice, including principles of humanbehavior change, clinical decision making, generalization, transfer andmaintenance, models of service delivery, ethical practice, advanced professional |
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7241401
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Voice Disorders
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2 |
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| This course focuses on the acoustic, physiologic, and psychological factorscontributing to normal and abnormal phonation and resonance of speech. Includesconsideration of cleft palate and other cranio-facial anomalies. Compensatorymethods by which the alaryngeal patient can produce a sound source with theremaining anatomy or with the mechanical means subsequent to surgery at thetopics covered in this course. Assessment and intervention strategies for organicand functional voice disorders will be explored. |
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7241402
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Voice Disorders- Practical
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1 |
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| Audio – video tools will be used to elaborate and aid Practical performance ofusing the evaluation tools and instruments used to diagnose human voice disordersand technologies used for testing and analyzing human voice. Students will betrained on methods to manage human voice disorders according to its differentcauses. |
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7241403
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Audiological Evaluation 2
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2 |
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| The understanding of adult speech audiometry as well as the whole test battery foradults to diagnose the site of lesion in sensorineural hearing loss. Special attentionis paid to the different subjective tests as well as the objective evoked potentialtests, pre-employment hearing evaluation, occupational hearing conservation,administrative control of noise exposure . Moreover special tests to diagnose nonorganichearing loss will be discussed. |
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7241404
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Audiological Evaluation 2- Practical
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1 |
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| Audio – video tools, clinical tools and examples of normal and abnormal resultswill be used to elaborate the objectives of the main course. |
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7241405
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Swallowing Disorders
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2 |
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| Difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) is common among all age groups, speciallythe elderly. In this course after we discuss the normal way of swallowing we willdiscuss signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, the connections with otherdisorders, and the role of speech language pathologist in diagnosis and treatment ofthe swallowing disorder. |
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7241406
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Auditory Verbal Therapy
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1 |
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| Verbal Therapy, Hearing Impairment, Hearing Impaired children (characteristics,assessment & therapy approaches) will be elaborated. Effects of hearingimpairment on different life aspects of suffering children are raised as well theimportance of early detection and intervention along with continuous testing toevaluate disorders. Importance of Family role is raised as well. |
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7241407
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Auditory Varbal Therapy- Practical
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1 |
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| Practical performance and training to apply the objectives of the main course willbe done along with family counseling plans using audio video aids to direct thestudents to the methods of evaluating and managing impairments in children |
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7241408
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Clinical Practicum/ Speech 3
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2 |
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| During this fourth year course, the students will develop their clinical skills andknowledge in Speech Language Pathology. Students will practice their clinicalskills in SLP in King Abdullah University Hospital. The students will graduallyprogress from assessment and treatment of articulation and language disorders inchildren into management of cases with fluency disorders, cleft palate, voicedisorders and hearing impairment. Student will have direct involvement withpatients and their families under supervision, and finally to independentinvolvement. It is essential that where students are placed for clinical practice, afull-time qualified SLP is in attendance for supervisory and teaching purposes.Additionally intensive supervision will be guaranteed through the UniversitySpeech and Hearing faculty members. |
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7241409
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Clinical Practicum/ Audiology 3
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2 |
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| The purpose of this course is to develop practical skills in assessment as well asinterpretation of routine audiological evaluation. The primary focus of this courseis pure-tone and speech audiometry including masking, immittance measures, andadministration and interpretation of diagnostic audiological tests. Additional topicsto be covered include: causes of hearing loss, case history taking, reporting, andinformation counseling |
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7241410
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Cochlear Implants
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1 |
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| Understanding the importance of rehabilitation .Verification techniques of thehearing aids and cochlear implant are also included. Special attention is paid toappropriateness of cochlear implant and the age of rehabilitation. Moreover, thedifferent fitting methods of hearing aids will be presented. Different criteria andtypes for cochlear implant device will be discussed. Furthermore, the courseincludes assistive listening devices and the aspects of cochlear implants, theirimportance, the patients in need for them, and the determinants of success. |
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7241411
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Technology of Audiological Instruments
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1 |
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| This course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge of thevarious instruments used in the field of audiology. By the end of this course thestudent is expected to have the following competencies:1- Knowledge of the components of the different equipment used to diagnosehearing disorders.2- Knowledge and skills of calibrating basic equipment in the field of Audiology.3-Interpret and trouble shoot different conditions that he/she might face duringdealing with these equipment. |
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7241412
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Vestibular Assessment
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2 |
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| This course provides an introduction to vestibular anatomy and physiology,different vestibular testing strategies, the effect of different peripheral and centralpathologies on the overall balance function and an overview of differentrehabilitative treatment protocols. Implication of the goals of the main course onpractical bases using and elaborating the equipments and tools of measurement andevaluation of the vestibular assessment. |
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7241413
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Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders
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4 |
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| This is an advanced study of the concepts, tools, and methods of scholarly research and the significance of research centers. Students are trained on how to conduct research and publish. They then conduct a community-oriented field research study, covering a relevant medical issue, take samples, analyze results and complete a proper research paper in a systematic fashion |
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7241414
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Pediatric Audiology
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2 |
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| This course aims to enabling the students to understand and be able to assess thehearing mechanism and value the importance of evaluating hearing abilities in thispopulation. This course provides the latest information in the diagnosis andremediation of hearing loss in pediatric population. This course especially focuseson early identification of hearing loss. |
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7241415
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Pediatric Audiology- Practical
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1 |
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| Audiological testing and rehabilitation in children and newborns are elaborated inthis course. Equipment as ABR and VNG will be used. Plans to refer patients tomedical service and attain the skill of family counseling discussing causes ofhearing impairment are also explored. |
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7241416
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Clinical Practicum/ Speech 4
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2 |
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| Dealing and treating advanced and specialized cases. Dealing with different voice,speech and language disorders and habilitating them independently. Reporting acase of each of these disorders and writing reports for final evaluation. |
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7241417
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Clinical Practicum/ Audiology 4
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2 |
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| The course is intended to develop practical skills in dealing with advanced cases ofaudiological problems. Students will be trained to gain the ability to perform andexecute therapeutic plans for each individual case on bases of all stages andpreparing reports being able to communicate with the medical managing teamaccordingly. Training to use testing equipments will be assured on normal andpatient subjects to elaborate comparison. |
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10216235
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Biostatistics for Medical and Health Sciences
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3 |
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| A theoretical compulsory course of three lectures per week aims to provide students with basic knowledge in statistics needed in the field of pharmaceuticals. These skills include reading, analysis, interpretation, and application of research findings. It includes descriptive statistics, sampling methods, statistical inference, analysis of clinical and drug trials including bioequivalence, validation of results, examination of the dissolution of drug forms, standardization of weight and components of drug forms, etc. This course also deals with issues related to some statistical tests to compare the results of two or more groups, such as the T-test, Wilcoxon test, ANOVA and Tukey test. The focus is also on the methods used in the study of epidemiology and discussing the design of the experiment during Development of pharmaceuticals |
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10231114
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General Chemistry for Health Sciences
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3 |
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| This course is designed to let students understanding of the laboratory ethics and policies, and to provide students with a tangible practical skills linked to their theoretical knowledge in chemistry fundamentals . The aims to this course are to familiarize students with laboratory techniques and tools (i.e. Bunsen Burner, electric balance, calorimeter, volumetric glassware), simple chemical synthesis, and other chemical principles and techniques (e.g. filtration, titration) that will serve them in more advanced experimental works at the undergraduate and graduate level. |
