CEU Courses

Connection defines relationships, and research tells us that the quality of connections with others is correlated with happiness and even longevity. Hearing loss and resulting communication challenges can disrupt the quality of interactions when conversations and activities become difficult and taxing. The Evolv AI product family effortlessly connects patients with the people and things that matter most in life, thanks to premium sound quality and innovative features that redefine what is possible with amplification. This course will discuss the Evolv AI features that deliver effortless connection for patients, families/caregivers, and professionals along with some exciting recent updates.

Hands-free communication is now available at the touch of a button for those with Radiant hearing aids and compatible Apple devices. In this short course, learn about the most recent updates to this exciting feature including new push-button functionality and iOS menu changes.

This presentation uses the Integrated Behavioral Model used in public health interventions to identify the barriers preventing the implementation of a cognitive decline screening program in an audiology practice. This course will discuss the barriers involved with implementing a screening program and provide concrete guidance on practical steps an audiologist can take to begin a screening program in their practice.

This course is designed to help Audiologists and other professionals who work with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing population understand how and when to use interpreters in our work, what topics can be most difficult to convey through an interpreter, and what cultural differences need to be kept in mind as we communicate with our patients/clients/families through an interpreter. This discussion will relate to the use of Spanish/English interpreters as well as ASL/English interpreters but could be applied to other languages, as well. We will discuss how Audiology-related information may be received by different cultures. Additionally, the roles and responsibilities of the professional and the interpreter will be reviewed.

Starkey recognizes that when a patient comes to see you, they are seeking the best possible hearing, sound quality and product options in a product style that meets their needs and preferences. This webinar will discuss how the evolution of Starkey’s Evolv AI technology provides Starkey Sound enhancements for more effortless hearing performance in any listening environment with even greater fitting comfort than ever before.

Sonic has released a new version of fitting software, EXPRESSfit® Pro 2022.2. This 15-minute course will cover all that is new in EXPRESSfit Pro, including support for new products and a firmware update that features improved connectivity.

In this podcast, Andre Marcoux, PhD, of WS Audiology Canada discusses the role self-stigma plays in low hearing aid uptake rates as well as how Signia’s product line including Active Pro and Styletto AX contribute to greater hearing aid acceptance rates.
Dr. Marcoux cites this recent study during the podcast: Signia Active: The Beginning of An Era of Hearing Without Stigma, Canadian Audiologist. 9(1), 2022. He also discusses research indicating 21% of resistant and hesitant hearing aid candidates accept hearing aids when the Active Pro and Styletto form factors are provided as options to these reluctant patients.

Outcome assessments are an essential component of measuring the effectiveness of clinical care on the individual, demonstrating the impact of clinical services on a population, and evaluating whether new technologies or approaches achieve similar or better results than what is provided currently. This course will discuss approaches that have been developed to ensure that the process of choosing what to measure is centered on what is important from patient and clinical perspectives, with examples from recent work at NAL, and the challenges and pitfalls in choosing how to measure outcomes but also the benefits of doing so carefully and consistently.

This presentation will describe the complex relationship between behavioral health, emotional health, and hearing loss in older adults. In particular, the relationship between social isolation, loneliness, and hearing loss will be discussed.

Phonak's purposeful innovation heritage has been improving peoples' lives for 75 years. In this course, we discuss the features available in the newest Phonak line that can help people engage with better speech intelligibility to support cognitive fitness, strong social connections and keep hearing aid users physically active.