CEU Courses

Phonak Marvel is the next generation of ground breaking hearing technology developed by Phonak. From love at first sound to when hearing gets tough, Phonak Audeo Marvel delivers top rated streamed sound quality while reducing listening effort and increasing active participation in communication with others. This course will review the science behind the new pre-calculation for first time users as investigated by the Phonak Audiology Research Center (PARC) as well as take a look at the new dual-path processing of vent loss compensation enabling a clear rich sound while streaming.

PSAP performance research will be reviewed, offering the necessary context to showcase the performance potential of devices currently trending in the media. Strategies integrating PSAPs and other alternative amplification products into established clinical practices utilizing retail tactics will be outlined.

The Inspire programming software is your gateway to the best fitting experience possible. Inspire continues to evolve to be more intuitive than ever before, yet still allow for the fine adjustments that each individual patient requires. This session will be a live demonstration of the Inspire software.

Hearing loss and cognition: This course will take a closer look at the role of hearing loss as a potentially modifiable risk factor in late-life for cognitive decline and dementia. It will also review research to explore the importance of treating hearing loss in older adults.

The Thrive Hearing Control Mobile App offers users of Livio AI and Livio devices everyday connectivity and personalization. Thrive is easy and intuitive to use. This session will provide an overview of all Thrive functions and features.

This course will discuss various ways to measure the quality of life in the cochlear implant population. In addition, data will be presented regarding the quality of life outcomes in adult cochlear implant recipients.

With the introduction of Livio AI Healthable Hearing Technology, Starkey began the process of redefining the hearing aid. This continues with the next evolution of Livio AI, the Thrive Hearing Control Mobile App and the Starkey Hearing Technologies 2.4 GHz patient-focused accessories. This session will provide an overview of the latest Starkey Healthable Hearing Technology, hearing aids, accessories and features.

With the Phonak Marvel platform, Phonak introduced a suite of eSolutions designed to support hearing healthcare providers as they look towards the future of eAudiology. Phonak eSolutions offer various tools for hearing healthcare providers to differentiate their practice, demonstrate added value in their clinical services, and empower their patients to take a more active role in their hearing healthcare journey. This course will review the digital transformation and eAudiology as well as the Phonak eSolution suite of tools currently available with Phonak Audeo Marvel.

For children who are not candidates for air conduction hearing aids, bone conduction hearing devices are available. Unfortunately, fitting protocols are not well developed for these devices. This is challenging for pediatric audiologists who rely on objective measures of hearing devices to support their patient’s communication development. Bone conduction hearing devices and candidacy considerations for the pediatric population will be reviewed. Findings from a clinical survey will be offered to inform the current practices for fitting these devices in children.

This course will review past and present cochlear implant candidacy criteria for pediatrics and adults, will discuss ways to identify potential cochlear implant patients and will list barriers to appropriate referrals. We will discuss evidence-based research and provide audiological case studies to aid the clinician in counseling the patient and their family on the need to pursue a cochlear implant evaluation.