Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
VISUAL RE/HABILITATION IN PATIENTS WITH LOW VISION 27301003 2 + 2 3.0 9.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors
Assistants
Goals To plan and practice the visual rehabilitation and habilitation programs on visually impaired people.
Course Content The Programs of Low Vision Rehabilitation, eccentric fixation training with microperimeter.
Learning Outcomes 1) Provides effective oral and written communication, education and counseling with people with visual disability, relatives, community and other health personnel and media.
2) Plans, evaluates and applies an individual visual rehabilitation program
3) Fills the quality of life questionnare in individuals with low vision and artificial vision, determines the goals and objectives of the person

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Low vision rehabilitation programs Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Seminar
2. Week Eccentric viewing training Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Six Hats Thinking
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Seminar
3. Week Exantric viewing training with microperimeter Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Low vision tracking exercises Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
5. Week Proficiency activities - near 1 Lecture
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Proficiency Activities- Near II Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Proficiency Activities- Distance Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming; Workshop
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Proficiency Activities- Peripheral Question Answer; Case Study
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Low Vision Homework Instructional Materials Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Illumunation Exercise Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
11. Week Psychological and Social Factors in Visual Adaptation and Rehabilitation Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Habilitation of Children and Youth with Vision Impairment Lecture; Question Answer
Debate; Workshop
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week Rehabilitation of Working_Age Adults with Vision Impairment Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Rehabilitation of Older Adults with Vision Impairment Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning; Case Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Gill K, Mao A, Powell AM, Sheidow T. Digital reader vs print media: the role of digital technology in reading accuracy in age-related macular degeneration. Eye 2013;27:639-43.
İdil AM. Az gören çocuklarda görsel rehabilitasyon. Turkiye Klinikleri J Ophthalmol-Special Topics. 2011;4:73-78.
Silverstone B, Lang MA, Rosenthal BP, Faye EE. Low vision rehabilitation. In: Silverstone B, Lang MA, Rosenthal BP, Faye EE, eds. The lighthouse handbook on vision impairment and vision rehabilitation (2nd ed). New York

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY15432
PY25000
PY35000
PY45000

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 12 5
Homework 7 5
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 5 9
Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 3 5
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 6 4
Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice , Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice) 4 3
Seminar 2 2
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 4
3 1
1 2
4 3
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload