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Unitron’s New Premium Product Training
Author: Kathy Thorson, M.A.
Description: Unitron’s new premium product training will provide attendees with a detailed instruction about the next progression of speech-in-noise with the introduction of Quantum Pro and Moxi Pro. In addition, attendees will be introduced to Unitron’s new accessories and attendees will be guided through a hands-on demonstration of the latest programming software TrueFit version 1.2.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 3/21/2012
Unitron Practice Development Program: Practice Development in an Uncertain Economy
Author: Robert Tysoe, Marketing Consultant, Hearing Healthcare Marketing Company
Description: The workshop is designed to prepare hearing healthcare specialists to embrace “services and process” marketing concepts; alternate hearing aid pricing strategies in a down economy; and to begin the challenge of understanding “relationship marketing” outside their four walls in order to increase their revenue and profitability. PLEASE NOTE: There is an updated presentation file available as an additional reference handout.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Ethics/Business Practices; IHS/1.0
Publication Date: 2/22/2012
Practice Development Series: Myths About the Hearing Aid Market
Author: Amyn M. Amlani, Ph.D., Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of North Texas
Description: Since 1980, the hearing aid market has been portrayed as an industry having limited growth opportunities to an underserved population. Based on economic principles, this is simply not true. In this presentation, various market-related myths are discussed and analyzed, along with opportunities that support growth.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Related; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Ethics/Business Practices; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0
Publication Date: 2/3/2012
Unitron PD Series: Practical Solutions to the Most Common Coding and Reimbursement Questions
Author: Kim Cavitt, Au.D., Audiology Resources, Inc.
Description: This presentation will address the most common coding and reimbursement issues facing audiologists today and the questions that result from these issues and situations. We discuss changes for 2012, ICD10, hearing aids in the managed care arena, Medicare regulations and compliance, Medicaid, the need for Advanced Beneficiary Notices, Evaluation and Management coding and the appropriate use of modifiers.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Related; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0
Publication Date: 1/19/2012
Unitron Professional Development Series: Fit to Optimize Audibility or Patient Preference? A Review of the Evidence
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Description: This course will compare key differences between the NAL-NL2 and DSL adult fitting targets.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 12/29/2011
Unitron Practice Development Series: Modernizing Your Clinic with Social and Electronic Media
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Description: The hearing aid marketplace is rapidly changing. Meet the challenge of new distribution models by modernizing practice with the use of social and electronic media.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Ethics/Business Practices; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0
Publication Date: 12/26/2011
Unitron Professional Development Series: Testimonials Demystified - How to Harness the Power of Positive Reviews
Author: Tim Fahndrich, thirdRiver marketing
Description: This course will cover the importance of online reviews in today’s marketplace. Reviews and the social web are the new word of mouth, and today’s consumers are scouring the web for recommendations and testimonials.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Related; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Ethics/Business Practices; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0
Publication Date: 12/15/2011
Unitron Practice Development Series: The Smoking and Hearing Loss Link
Author: Robert Tysoe
Description: This course takes a look at "the link" between hearing loss and people who smoke and provides a discussion of how to implement an effective patient care plan
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 12/8/2011
Unitron Practice Development Series: The Diabetes and Hearing Loss Link
Author: Robert Tysoe
Description: This course takes a look at "the link" between hearing loss and people with diabetes and provides a discussion of how to implement an effective patient care plan.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 11/28/2011
What's New with "Quantum and Moxi"
Author: Jan Storhaug, M.S., CCC-A
Description: This training will introduce attendees to the new intuitive updates to the Quantum and Moxi product families. In addition, this training will provide attendees with a live demonstration of the enhancements in TrueFit 1.1.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 11/8/2011
Unitron Practice Development Series: Where Do Your ‘Tested Not Sold’ Go? Avoiding the Black Hole
Author: Jeremy Jones
Description: This course discusses ways to help practices avoid patients falling into the "tested not sold" category of unfinished business.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 11/4/2011
Unitron Practice Development Series: Demystifying Social Media
Author: Doug Richey, CEO & Founder, Demand Street
Description: Gone are the days when you could rely on a splashy ad in the Yellow Pages or the newspaper to grow your business. Today more and more customers want to hear from a far more powerful resource: each other. This course reviews the benefits of using social media to market today's audiology practice.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 10/12/2011
Unitron PD Series Measuring Your Way to Success: How KPIs Can Help You Reach Your Business Objectives
Author: Pam Pech, President and Founder, Connecting Resources and Mark DeRuiter MBA, Ph.D., CCC-A/SLP, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
Description: This course reviews Key Performance Indicators: what they are and how they can be used to measure their progress toward business objectives. It will also identify three areas where the measurement of key performance indicators will positively impact productivity.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Ethics/Business Practices; IHS/1.0
Publication Date: 8/24/2011
Unitron Practice Development Series: Physician and Medical Marketing Workshop
Author: Robert Tysoe, Physician Marketing Consultant at "Hearing Healthcare Marketing Co., Portland, OR
Description: This program is designed to help providers in the audiology industry develop immediate plans to access the gatekeeper, the physicians/providers of medical care, and inform them about how to partner with them in providing effective hearing healthcare to their patients that will result in an improved quality of life.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Related; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0
Publication Date: 8/16/2011
Unitron Practice Development Series: Benefits of Looping Your Practice
Author: Scott Peyton, MBA
Description: This course discusses Audio Frequency Induction Loop Systems and how they have become the “go to” assistive technology for the persons with hearing loss.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 7/25/2011
Unitron Practice Development Series, Part 3: Beyond Basic Financial Statements
Author: Jeremy Kiecker, CPA, MTK Accounting Solutions
Description: These sessions will discuss the importance of managing one's business using timely, detailed financial data. Review of standard chart of accounts and the key components of financial statements and tools such as a Break Even Analysis and Operating budgets to be used to improve financial planning and management.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Ethics/Business Practices; IHS/1.0
Publication Date: 6/17/2011
TrueFit: The New Generation of Fitting Software
Author: Elizabeth Vrchota, M.S., CCC-A
Description: Unitron's new fitting software is reflective of the new brand, new functionality, and improved usability. Features of TrueFit will be discussed in detail.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 6/15/2011
Unitron Professional Development Series: Interact with Your Customer on Their Buying Journey
Author: Brad Dodson, Director, Business and Training, Hearing News Network
Description: For years, clinic owners have invested in direct mail, yellow pages and print ads, internet, radio and TV to drive customer acquisition. How much attention though is being focused on conversion rates? This session will look at tools to transform your waiting room into an educational learning center designed to interact with the patient on their buying journey.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0
Publication Date: 6/10/2011
Unitron Practice Development Series Part 2: Financial Statements in Depth- How to Read and Analyze
Author: Jeremy Kiecker, CPA, Manager MTK Accounting Solutions
Description: These sessions will discuss the importance of managing one's business using timely, detailed financial data. Measuring and tracking the business's performance through regular review of recommended KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) is critical to quality decision making for the business owner and management.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Ethics/Business Practices; IHS/1.0
Publication Date: 6/9/2011
Unitron Practice Development Series, Part 1: Achieving Financial Management Peace of Mind in Your Business
Author: Jeremy Kiecker, CPA, Manager, MTK Accounting Solutions
Description: These sessions will discuss the importance of managing one's business using timely, detailed financial data. They will review standard Chart of Accounts and the key components of financial statements as well as best practices in getting this financial information.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Ethics/Business Practices; IHS/1.0
Publication Date: 5/26/2011
Welcome to the New Generation of Unitron
Author: Jan Storhaug, M.S., CCC-A
Description: This training will provide the attendees with the study of the next generation of Unitron including the Era sound processing platform and the Quantum™ and Moxi ™ product families. Seminar attendees will be introduced to Quantum™20, Quantum™12, Quantum™6 and Moxi™20, Moxi™12, Moxi™6, hearing instruments and their complete feature set.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 5/25/2011
Seven Ways to Improve Quality in Your Practice
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D., Director, Practice Development & Clinical Affairs
Description: Raising the bar on quality in your practice is a necessity in today’s competitive marketplace. This course will examine three key drivers of quality, along with 7 proven ways to improve quality. A key message will be how improving quality generates more word of mouth referrals and commands a higher average selling price for consumers.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0
Publication Date: 4/29/2011
Connectivity 101: Enhancing Clients' Connections
Author: Jan Storhaug, M.S., CCC-A
Description: This course is an introduction to a current trend in hearing health care; connectivity. This presentation will discuss the get in the loop initiative and assistive listening devices . The presentation will conclude with a discussion of connectivity features and benefits.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 4/21/2011
To the Point: Growing Your Practice Through Medical & Word of Mouth Referrals
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Description: This one hour course will explore the relationship-based marketing funnel, and how specific relationship-based marketing programs and tactics can be utilized to drive practice revenue.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; IHS/1.0
Publication Date: 3/4/2011
Shine - Bright New Thinking
Author: Kathy Thorson, M.A.
Description: This course provides a welcome to Shine, Unitron's newest hearing instrument loaded with a first-class feature mix at the essential level.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 3/3/2011
To the Point: The Real World Effects of Directional Microphones and Receiver Placement
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Description: The first module of this course will review the latest research on directional microphone effectiveness in everyday listening, and offer relevent selection & fitting advice based on the findings. Both receiver-in-the- canal and receiver-in-the-aid devices are popular form factor choices. This second module of this course reviews the potential advantages and limitations of receiver placement by evaluating the pertinent published literature and clinical implications.
Course Type: Recorded Course - Modular Series
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 2/17/2011
To the Point: Using the TELEGRAM to extend the benefits of amplification
Author: Dr. Brian Taylor
Description: The TELEGRAM was developed by Dr. Linda Thibodeau at UT-Dallas and it is a useful tool for addressing common listening challenges encountered by most patients. This course will show how it can be used in clinical practice to effectively address the selection of Unitron's smartAlert, loop systems, remote controls and other ALDs.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 2/17/2011
To the Point: the Quick SIN, ANL, and Patient LDLs
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Description: This ‘To the Point’ session ties together the use of two innovative pre-fitting tests with current research on patient loudness discomfort levels to more effectively recommend and fit Unitron hearing aids that have the smartFocus feature.
Course Type: Recorded Course - Modular Series
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 2/16/2011
Have it all with Moxi 3G
Author: Jan Storhaug, M.S., CCC-A
Description: Have it all with Moxi 3G. This course will introduce you to Unitron's new wireless 312 CRT product.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 1/26/2011
To the Point: Reaching Out to Your Patients During the Initial Evaluation
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Description: This course will examine pre-fitting considerations, such as the motivation
and communicative needs of the patient. It will review the use of one tool, called theTELEGRAM and how it can be used to devise a more comprehensive treatment plan.
Course Type: Recorded Course - Modular Series
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 1/11/2011
To the Point: Extending the Fitting Range of Moxi 3G
Author: Dr. Brian Taylor
Description: Unitron's Moxi 3G is the latest "thin wire" Open Canal device on the market. Using case studies, this session will demonstrate how the fitting range can be extended by using sleeve mold technology.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 11/24/2010
U:Fit Update
Author: Kathy Thorson, Unitron Professional Services
Description: This course will provide the attendee a basic orientation to the U:fit hearing instrument fitting software. This basic orientation course will provide the attendee the knowledge to walk through a first fit and a follow up fit. The U:fit v.2.3 software will program the Moxi 3G, Passport, Latitude, and Tandem product families.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 11/24/2010
To the Point: Comparing Wireless and Acoustic Hearing Aid-Based Telephone Solutions
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Description: Nearly every patient needs to be able to communicate on a landline and cell phone. This session will evaluate various telephone options and the research surrounding their effectiveness. The Unitron binaural phone feature will be discussed.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 11/22/2010
To the Point: The one question you need to ask all your patients
Author: Dr. Brian Taylor
Description: Audiometric tests are not very predictive of readiness for amplification. A 2009 JAAA article examines the effectiveness of one particular question and how it can be used during the pre-fitting appointment to determine perception of hearing handicap and readiness for amplification.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 10/18/2010
The Unitron Business Compass & The Four Walls of Your Practice
Author: Peter Steinman, Practice Development Specialist, Unitron
Description: This course will review a 5-step process for identifying and closing productivity and quality gaps in your practice. The benefits of the Unitron customer loyalty program, called Unite, also will be reviewed.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 9/20/2010
Tandem: Unitron' New Wireless CROS/BICROS System
Author: Jan Storhaug, M.S., CCC-A
Description: Tandem is Unitron's new wireless CROS/BICROS device that offers several advanced features, such as Speech Enhancement, and Digital Noise Reduction for individuals with Single Sided Deafness. This course will review candidacy requirements and fitting strategies for Tandem.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 9/16/2010
To the Point: Effects of receiver placement on patient benefit and satisfaction
Author: Dr. Brian Taylor
Description: Both receiver-in-the- canal and receiver-in-the-aid devices are popular form factor choices. This course reviews the potential advantages and limitations of receiver placement by evaluating the pertinent published literature and clinical implications.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 9/10/2010
Using the Quick SIN and ANL Tests to Dispense Unitron Hearing Aids
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Description: This ‘To the Point’ session is devoted to how you use these two innovative pre-fitting tests to more effectively recommend and fit Unitron hearing aids that have the smartFocus feature. No CEUs – just practical information to drive your success.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 9/2/2010
To the Point: Loudness discomfort levels and satisfaction - a review of the latest research
Author: Dr. Brian Taylor
Description: A brief review of the latest research on LDLs, satisfaction and adaptive plasticity. Clinical implications of the research findings will be highlighted.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 8/5/2010
Smart Alert: Alerting and hearing together for the first time
Author: Jan Storhaug, M.S., CCC-A
Description: A quick overview of assistive and alerting devices available for hearing impaired individuals. Along with a detailed discussion of how Unitron’s new Smart Alert system helps keep hearing impaired individuals connected to their world.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 7/9/2010
To the Point: Real World Effectiveness of Directional Microphones
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Description: This course will review the latest research on directional microphone effectiveness in everyday listening, and offer relevent selection & fitting advice based on the findings
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 6/9/2010
Solving Telephone Communication Problems with Binaural Phone
Author: Eileen Wicker, M.S., CCC-A
Description: Solving communications problems with Unitron's Binaural Phone solution is the focus of this short course. The course will review communication problems patient's are experiencing over the telephone, and how Unitron's Binaural Phone feature can solve them.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 6/2/2010
Value-Added Services for your Practice
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Description: In today's competitive business environment, creating value is essential to success. This session will highlight four services, which can improve the overall productivity of your practice.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 5/25/2010
Hearing Aids that Won’t Walk Out . . .
Author: Elizabeth Vrchota, M.S., CCC-A
Description: Some patients have hearing aids that work their way out with jaw movement, talking, and smiling. A technique will be demonstrated that will assist you to custom fit products, so they won’t walk out of the patients ears.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 5/17/2010
smartFocus®: Out of the box improvement in noise.
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Description: This session of "To the Point" will review independent third party study data, confirming that smartFocus® outperforms other products in noise – right out of the box! Clinical implications of smart Focus and automatic switching logarithms will be discussed in this session.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 4/23/2010
To the Point: Finding PB Max - New Thinking on an Old Concept
Author: Brian, Taylor, Au.D.
Description: To the Point: Just when you thought you knew everything there is to know about finding your patients optimal speech understanding score in a busy clinic someone publishes something fresh and new about the concept. Find out the details by logging in to this “To the Point”
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 2/22/2010
To the Point: Leveraging HIA's Top 10 List to Improve Patient Satisfaction, Part II
Author: Brian, Taylor Au.D.
Description: Leveraging HIA's Top 10 List to Improving Patient Efficiency, Part II A continuation of the January 8th, course with an emphasis on tools and tactics to improve practice efficiencies and growth.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 2/12/2010
Unitron's Latitude and Fuse - Spanish
Author: Adriana Galvis
Description: Este curso ilustrará los diferentes modelos de la nueva línea Latitud con los últimos avances en la tecnología de los audífonos como el SmartFocus, los programas Automáticos o “AutoPro” el Auto Aprendizaje, La tecnología Inalámbrica con importantes aplicaciones como el Teléfono Bianural y el DuoLink, y la posibilidad de ofrecer programación digital sin utilización de cables mediante la utilización del iCube. Además presentaremos la nueva aproximación a las adaptaciones abiertas, instantáneas con el nuevo modelo FUSE .
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 2/2/2010
To the Point: Leveraging HIA's Top 10 List to Improve Patient Satisfaction, Part I
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Description: Leveraging HIA’s Top 10 List to Improve Patient Satisfaction, Part I.
This week we review HIA’s Top Ten Reasons for Hearing Aid Delight and introduce proven tools and tactics to improve patient satisfaction in a busy clinic.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 1/8/2010
To the Point: Fine Tuning with SmartFocus
Author: Brian Taylor, AuD, Professional Development Manager, Unitron
Description: As a follow-up to the previous To the Point on "first fit" algorithms, this course will examine individual changes to these initial settings and how Unitron's SmartFocus contributes to improved patient benefit and satisfaction in everyday listening situations.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 12/18/2009
To the Point: Turn that Racket Down! Teens and Noise Exposure
Author: Kathy Thorson, M.S.
Description: The seeds of life-long hearing loss often begin when teenagers enter the work force and/or are exposed to more adult activities (like hunting or concert-going). This class looks at typical venues that teenagers are exposed to potentially damaging noise and what we in the audiology community can do address these issues.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 12/14/2009
To the Point: "First Fit" as a Starting Point for Gain and Noise Reduction Strategies
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D., Professional Development Manager, Unitron
Description: This course will review “best practices” used to determine initial starting point for gain and other acoustic parameters. In addition, the implications of the starting point on the success of the fitting will be addressed in this session.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 11/13/2009
To the Point: Measuring Quality in Your Practice
Author: Brian Taylor, AuD, Professional Development Manager, Unitron
Description: This course will provide a profile of the typical practice, and how their ability to measure quality has a direct impact on patient satisfaction and operational profitability. Participants will obtain a greater appreciation for taking the time to measure all seven dimensions of quality, and the profound impact this has on the success of their practice.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 10/27/2009
To the Point: Earmold Acoustics
Author: Jan Storhaug, Au.D.
Description: A discussion regarding the different offered at Unitron. Including probe microphone measurements displaying gain differences with mulitple coupling options.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 10/22/2009
To the Point Stress Management
Author: Thea Russell
Description: Redo AO. Redo AO
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 10/19/2009
To the Point: Earmold Impressions "Things I Wish I Learned in Grad School"
Author: Jan Storhaug
Description: A discussion of ear impression taking techniques. Including a review of different impression taking materials and a discussion regarding the importance of reviewing impression quality prior to sending impressions to manufacturers.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 10/7/2009
To the Point-Tips for the Trenches: Houston, We Have a Problem II: Troubleshooting U:fit v2.0
Author: Eileen Wicker, M.S.
Description: A 30 minute course devoted to untangling some of the more complex issues surrounding U:fit software with an emphasis on the new Passport product line. Eileen Wicker will provide plenty of expert guidance sure to help you solve some of the more challenging fittings.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 9/24/2009
"Houston We Have a Problem" Navigating Wireless Technology
Author: Rudy Chmelik, Au.D.
Description: This To the Point course is devoted to solving problems related to fitting hearing aids with wireless Bluetooth capability.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 9/17/2009
To the Point: A Review of Preferred Gain and Prescriptive Fitting Targets
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Description: The prescriptive fitting approach has been used for decades as a starting point for end users. This course will review recent research related to individual and average "preferred gain" in relation to a prescriptive fitting target as a starting point for initial hearing aid use.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 8/10/2009
To the Point: Creating Patient Urgency Using Clinical Evidence
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Description: It's relatively common for patients who need hearing aids to not purchase them. This course will review the evidence surrounding the consequences of untreated hearing loss and how to communicate to patients during the consultative appointment in order to create urgency.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 8/3/2009
To the Point: Using Questionnaires in the Hearing Aid Selection Process
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Description: Modern hearing aids continue to offer a wide array of diverse features, including automatic switching algorithms, advanced remote controls and wireless streaming capabilities. This course will demonstrate how well-designed questionnaires effectively contribute to the hearing aid selection process.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 7/24/2009
To the Point: Why Choose a Custom Product Over a BTE?
Author: Jim Reiter
Description: This course will review the expected performance advantages of custom products over behind-the-ear products for some patients. Learn more about the innovative custom product line from Unitron.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 7/20/2009
To the Point-Tips for the Trenches: Wireless Technology Options from Unitron
Author: Rudy Chmelik, Au.D.
Description: Our world relies more and more on wireless connectivity. This week we will provide a brief overview of the wireless options available in the new Unitron premium product family.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 6/29/2009
To the Point-Tips for the Trenches: Preferred Gain & Trainable Hearing Aids: Evidence-Based Review
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Description: Many premium products have the ability to be trained by the end user. In theory, trainable or learning hearing aids allow the end user to tailor the gain and other parameters of the device in a variety of listening situations, thus leading to a more successful fitting. This short course will review the clinical evidence surrounding preferred gain and adaptive parameters.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 6/15/2009
To the Point-Tips for the Trenches: Hearing Aids and Cell Phones
Author: Courtney Sterk, Au.D.
Description: Nearly every adult uses a cell phone today. Unfortunately, for many hearing impaired individuals, using cell phones with their hearing aids can be problematic. This week's "To the Point" reviews several practical approaches to coupling hearing aids to cell phones.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 6/8/2009
To the Point-Evidence-Based Tech Update: Directional Mics and Compression
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Professional Development Manager
Description: Compression variables and directional microphone performance can impact the benefit patient's receive from hearing aids. Dr. Taylor will provide a review of current research looking at the clinical effectiveness of compression attack and release times and number of compression channels. In addition, the latest research on directional microphone performance in Open Canal products will be reviewed. Practical implications for the clinician will also be discussed.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 6/1/2009
To the Point-Tools & Tips for the Trenches: Digital Vent Selection
Author: Jim Reiter,
Custom Instrument Product Manager
Description: IntelliVent technology provides a link between audiometric thresholds and the fitting of custom products. This process is accomplished and controlled digitally by pre-assignment of a target vent mass based on audiogram and custom shell size, then manufactured under tight tolerances; the resultant vent mass is passed to the hearing aid and fitting software where appropriate calculations are performed. It is important to note that vent mass takes into account both the diameter and length of the vent path.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 5/14/2009
To the Point-Tools & Tips for the Trenches: Subjective Assessment of Outcomes Part II
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Professional Development Manager
Description: There are multiple methods to measure the outcome of a hearing instrument fitting. This course will look at additional subjective outcome measures that are available such as patient satisfaction scales.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 5/1/2009
To the Point-Tools & Tips for the Trenches: Subjective Assessment of Outcomes Part I
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.,
Professional Development Manager
Description: There are multiple methods to measure the outcome of a hearing instrument fitting. This course will look at some of the subjective outcome measures that are available such as IOI-HA and other satisfaction scales.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 4/27/2009
To the Point-Tools & Tips for the Trenches: Objective Assessment of Outcomes Part II
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.,
Professional Development Manager
Description: There are multiple methods to measure the outcome of a hearing instrument fitting. This course will look at some of the additional objective outcome measures that are available such as the aided ANL.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 4/20/2009
To the Point-Tools & Tips for the Trenches: Objective Assessment of Outcomes Part I
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.,
Professional Development Manager
Description: There are multiple methods to measure the outcome of a hearing instrument fitting. This course will look at some of the objective outcomes measures that are available such as sound quality judgments and aided Quick SIN.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 4/13/2009
To the Point-Tools & Tips for the Trenches: A WiFi Tutorial
Author: Rudy Chmelik, Au.D.,
Professional Services Audiologist
Description: For most professionals, CROS and BiCROS fittings don't come through the office on a regular basis. This class will review the Unitron WiFi wireless CROS/BiCROS system and other approaches to addressing unlateral hearing loss.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 4/6/2009
To the Point-Tools & Tips for the Trenches: Practical Strategies for Managing Severe Hearing Loss
Author: Elizabeth Vrchota, M.S.
Description: This course provides a review of the challenges associated with audiological management of severe and profound hearing loss in adults, and reviews current technology solutions. A practical, evidenced based approach to effective clinical management with amplification is provided.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 3/27/2009
To the Point-Tools & Tips for the Trenches: The Customer Journey and Clinical Success
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.,
Professional Development Manager
Description: Have you ever thought that if you could just get inside the head of your patient and better understand their expectations, you would be more successful? This week we devote 30 minutes to applying current market research on consumer behavior into some practical strategies for better meeting the needs of hearing impaired patients.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 3/20/2009
To the Point-Tools & Tips for the Trenches:Using Attitude & Expectations Scales as pre-fitting tools
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.,
Professional Development Manager
Description: A patient's expectations and attitudes play a significant role in their successful use of hearing instruments. This class will focus on scales that evaluate their attitudes and expectations toward hearing instruments prior to the fitting, and how these scales contribute to the fitting process.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 3/17/2009
To the Point-Tips for the Trenches: Houston, We Have a Problem: Troubleshooting Common Problems
Author: Eileen Wicker, M.A.
Description: We all experience fitting challenges associated with fine tuning the manufacturers software. This short course will focus on solving the 5 or 6 common problems by fine tuning the U:Fit software. Previous use of Unitron U:fit software is recommended.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 3/9/2009
To the Point-Tools & Tips for the Trenches: Using the PPD as a Pre-fitting Tool
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.,
Professional Development Manager
Description: This class will continue the discussion of pre-fitting tools that can be utilized to predict how likely a patient may successfully use hearing instruments. This class will be focusing on the Performance Perceptual Discrepancy (PPDis) as a tool for predicting hearing aid success.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 3/4/2009
To the Point-Tools & Tips for the Trenches: Using the Quick SIN as a pre-fitting tool
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.,
Professional Development Manager
Description: This course will discuss tools used to predict a patient's success using hearing instruments. This course will look at using the Quick SIN as a pre-fitting tool
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 2/23/2009
To the Point-Tools & Tips for the Trenches: Using the ANL as a pre-fitting tool
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.,
Professional Development Manager
Description: There are many tests we can use to help predict a patient's success with hearing instruments. This course will focus on the ANL (Acceptable Noise Level) test as a predictor of success.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 2/16/2009
To the Point-Tools & Tips for the Trenches: Real World Counseling Tools
Author: Donna Haider, Au.D.,
Training & Education Coordinator
Description: There are times when counseling gets pushed to the end of the fitting and follow-up appointments because of other issues taking priority. We will discuss counseling tools which will impact the patient and help them be successful with their hearing instruments.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 2/6/2009
To the Point-Tools & Tips for the Trenches: Using Data Logging to Improve Patient Counseling
Author: Donna Haider, Au.D.
Training & Education Coordinator
Description: Do you ever look at the data logging information from your patients' hearing instruments? What do you do with this information? This course will discuss utilizing this information to improve patient counseling.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 1/30/2009
To the Point-Tools & Tips for the Trenches: Communicating the Value of Premium Features
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Professional Development Manager
Description: Today's digital hearing instruments have multiple features to assist with clarity in quiet, comfort in noise and user control. This course will provide practical guidance and tactics to communicate the value of premium features in language your patient will understand.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 1/23/2009
To the Point-Tools & Tips for the Trenches: Using COSI to Improve Patient Satisfaction
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Professional Development Manager
Description: This course will discuss how using the COSI during the pre-fitting appointment can help provide greater patient satisfaction with their hearing instruments in the environments most important to them. Specifically, this course will give clinicians tips on how to leverage MarkeTrak’s MELU findings into greater practice success.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 1/19/2009
Innovative Trends in Severe-Profound Hearing Loss
Author: Brian Taylor, Au.D.
Description: This course will cover issues related to the severe to profound hearing loss and fitting this population. Topics will include cochlear dead regions and bimodal fittings.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 12/9/2008
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