CEU Courses

In the new era of self-directed care, the market is expected to offer several amplification technology options for consumers with self-perceived, mild to moderate hearing loss (and their clinicians). A gap exists as to the ability of individuals to make an informed choice about what technology is best suited for their hearing needs. In this presentation, we provide attendees with information about a new approach that provides consumers with quantitative and qualitative measures regarding electroacoustic performance and perceptual benefits. In addition, we describe how this approach will assist consumers and professionals in navigating this evolving landscape.

Visually Induced Dizziness is often described by patients attending the balance clinic. It is associated with peripheral and central vestibular disorders, can be one of the more disabling aspects of the patient’s condition and, if not identified and managed effectively, will impact a patient’s recovery. During this session, the speaker provides tools and resources to identify Visually Induced Dizziness, context to help explain the condition to patients, and tips and tricks on how to manage patients with this disease.

This course introduces Widex Sound Assist – an all-in-one multi-functional accessory that meets a variety of hearing aid users’ special situational listening needs.

Product customization is essential for delivering a truly personalized experience and aligns perfectly with the concept of person-centered care. Customization increases satisfaction, trust, and creates differentiation between the products you prescribe and the over-the-counter or online products that are now available. From custom hearing aids to earpieces for a variety of applications, custom ear impressions are the foundation to a successful fitting. This course will review techniques for mastering the art and science of taking ear impressions in a safe and successful manner.

Auditory acclimatization is described as the adjustment time related to learning to accommodate new auditory inputs through hearing technology. This presentation will discuss explorative case studies completed on auditory acclimatization. Facilitators and barriers for successful auditory acclimatization with children who are long-time users of hearing aid technology will be discussed.

Extend is new technology platform that features several new technologies and advanced features that drive the Radiant hearing instrument product line, from Sonic. This course provides in depth discussion on the critical concepts of the Extend Platform.

This course provides the annual update of coding, managed care, reimbursement and compliance issues that impact the profession of audiology. Information on the Medicare physician order changes, good faith estimates and insurance changes will be addressed.

65% of the people in the United States with mild to moderate hearing loss do not wear hearing aids. OTC hearing aids, a new class of hearing aids, will provide this group of individuals with a solution and start them on the journey to better hearing health. Learn about two unique products from Sony that fit this new class of FDA-registered, self-fitting hearing aids.

This course describes why T-Coil testing is still relevant in today’s Bluetooth world and overviews both ANSI T-Coil testing procedures as well as Speechmap T-Coil verification procedures.

Cochlear™ Remote Assist enables video appointments between hearing implant recipients and their hearing health professional. Join this course to learn more about how this ground-breaking technology can bring you closer to your patients than ever before.