Audiometry Program

Audiometry Program

The Audiometry program was established on April 22, 2020, at the Fırat University Health Services Vocational School, which started its education in 1990. The program is offered within the Health Services Vocational School, located on the Fırat University Rectorate Campus. Students receive a two-year associate degree education, divided into four semesters, with intensive theoretical and practical courses.

The language of instruction is Turkish. Students complete their practical applications at the Ear, Nose, and Throat Department of Audiology in the Fırat University Medical Faculty Hospital. By benefiting from the clinical environment within the hospital, our students have the opportunity to closely follow technological developments. The student quota for the program is 40. Our school has a strong academic structure, supported not only by its equipped faculty members but also by faculty members from other faculties and vocational schools of the university. We aim to provide an education that is competitive on both national and international levels.

The Fırat University Health Services Vocational School Audiometry Program offers full-time education, and admission to the program is possible with the TYT score type of the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) organized by ÖSYM.

2. Type of Education and Objectives

Full-time 1st Degree

The objectives of the Audiometry Program are to train health technicians who:

1. Know and can apply scientific methods in diagnosing patients with hearing loss and balance disorders,
2. Can perform hearing and balance tests,
3. Possess professional foreign language knowledge,
4. Keep up with current developments in the field,
5. Continuously develop themselves by utilizing various opportunities,
6. Have verbal communication skills,
7. Can competently apply new technological developments,
8. Are well-equipped scientifically, well-trained in practice, and perform reliable audiometric tests while maintaining cooperation with the patient’s medical advisors, respecting ethical rules, and eagerly following developments in the field.
9. Degree Awarded

An associate degree. Upon completion of the program, students are awarded an associate degree diploma and the title of Audiometry Technician. The conditions specified in the Fırat University Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Education-Teaching and Examination Regulations are applicable.

4. Admission Requirements

The Audiometry Program offers full-time education, and admission to the program is possible with the TYT score type of the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) organized by ÖSYM.

5. Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program work as health personnel in public and private health institutions and organizations under the title "Health Technician (Audiometry Technician / Audiometrist)." After graduation, students can find broad employment opportunities. They can be appointed as Health Technicians through the Public Personnel Selection Examination (KPSS). Graduates can work in audiology clinics of public or private hospitals under the supervision and control of an audiology specialist or an otolaryngologist. They can also work in institutions for hearing-impaired children and similar organizations. They may work in obstetrics clinics performing hearing tests on newborns. They can conduct hearing screening tests in schools. Graduates can also work for hearing aid companies. With the increasing number of "Occupational Hearing Protection" programs, they can work as consultants in factories or in companies measuring environmental sound. Additionally, they can work as "Audiometry Technicians" or "Audiometrists" in companies that install and maintain audiometric devices in hospitals and clinics.

6. Graduation Requirements

A student must pass all the courses in the program, accumulate at least 120 ECTS credits, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 to graduate.

7. Recognition of Prior Learning

Students who have previously studied at another higher education institution, either in Turkey or abroad, and who are enrolled in Fırat University within the first week may apply for credit and grade transfer. The relevant faculty or vocational school management board evaluates the application, and a decision is made based on the entire prior learning experience, on a one-time basis. Students who have completed secondary education or equivalent education abroad and have obtained the required score in the university entrance exam may register. Additionally, students may transfer from equivalent programs of other higher education institutions through vertical transfer. For the transfer of courses taken at another institution, the Fırat University Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Education-Teaching and Examination Regulations apply.

8. Program Profile

The program aims to train health technicians who are knowledgeable about scientific methods in diagnosing patients with hearing loss and balance disorders, capable of performing hearing and balance tests, possessing professional foreign language skills, and able to follow current developments in the field. It also aims to produce technicians who continuously develop themselves, possess verbal communication skills, and can competently apply new technological developments. The program lasts for four semesters.

9. Program Authorities

Program Director
Lecturer Tuba OMRAK
Fırat University Health Services Vocational School
0424-237 00 00 / 6539

10. Transition to Upper Levels

Graduates of the Audiometry associate degree program can transfer to the Audiology, Special Education Teaching, Physics, Physics Engineering, and Optics and Acoustics Engineering bachelor’s programs, based on their success in the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS), within the quota announced that year.

11. Eligibility Requirements and Recognition

Students must successfully complete all courses in the program, accumulate at least 120 ECTS credits, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 to graduate.

12. Curriculum Structure

The program consists of 4 semesters. Each semester contains 30 ECTS credits, totaling 120 ECTS credits. The courses are semester-based.

13. Program Qualifications
14. Has basic theoretical and practical knowledge in audiometry.
15. Can design the necessary steps for hearing assessment.
16. Knows the scientific methods in diagnosing hearing loss and balance disorders.
17. Can apply subjective and objective tests required for diagnosing hearing and balance disorders.
18. Can provide consultation for the treatment and rehabilitation of hearing loss or balance disorders.
19. Knows audiological emergencies.
20. Understands the relationship between central and peripheral diseases and audiological tests.
21. Knows the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss in childhood.
22. Can perform newborn hearing screening tests.
23. Has knowledge of other ear, nose, and throat diseases.
24. Can recommend hearing aids and cochlear implants for treatment and rehabilitation.
25. Uses the fundamental knowledge and skills in audiometry to analyze data, define problems, and take responsibility for solving them.
26. Acquires basic physics knowledge through vocational courses and has knowledge of sound physics and biophysics.
27. Can identify anatomical structures, whether normal or pathological, through courses such as anatomy and physiology.
28. Understands how diseases of the outer, middle, and inner ear are reflected in tests.
29. Possesses professional knowledge in hearing and balance for newborns and children.
30. Has effective communication, teamwork, problem identification, and problem-solving skills.
31. Possesses professional foreign language (English) skills and follows current developments in the field to continuously improve.
32. Is knowledgeable about the risk assessment of new systems or machinery in the workplace and ensures that the equipment meets health and safety standards.
33. Can improve working environments in terms of employee health, work hygiene, and environmental pollution to ensure a healthy and happy workforce.
34. Learns and applies professional responsibility and ethical values.
35. Can organize or participate in social responsibility projects, raising awareness of hearing loss and balance disorders in the community through seminars.
36. Can share knowledge about audiometry and related disciplines in conferences, symposiums, and other professional meetings.