The hearing industry offers many Bluetooth compatible technologies for hearing aid wearers. This event will help attendees understand what Bluetooth languages are used with Phonak technology, how the aids interact with Bluetooth devices, and how to troubleshoot functions.
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to list the Bluetooth protocols used by Phonak technology.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain the pairing process between hearing aids and Bluetooth devices.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe how to troubleshoot common challenges with Bluetooth hearing aid connections.
Course created on April 15, 2024
Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Bluetooth Basics |
| 15-25 Minutes | Bluetooth Classic |
| 25-35 Minutes | Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) |
| 35-45 Minutes | Staying Connected |
| 45-60 Minutes | When the Unexpected Happens |
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Erika Porter
AuD
Erika Porter joined Phonak as a Clinical Trainer in April of 2019. She received her bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science and master’s degree in Communication Disorders-Audiology from Arizona State University. She later went on to earn her AuD from A.T. Still University. Prior to joining Phonak, Erika worked in private practice settings providing tinnitus and hearing aid services. She especially enjoyed helping families through the journey of better hearing. She is currently based in Phoenix, AZ.
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Sally Vollner
AuD
Sally Vollner, Au.D. is the Great Lakes Clinical Trainer for Phonak. She has been with Sonova for almost 10 years moving from the retail space as an HCP with Connect Hearing, Regional Sales Manager with Unitron, Audiology Technical Support with Phonak, before becoming your Clinical Trainer. This is her 2nd career, so to speak, as she worked in radio in Cincinnati for about 8 years as Creative Services Director and Music Director where she used her BFA in Electronic Media and MFA in Theatre Sound Design every day! She returned to University of Cincinnati after that for her Au.D. She currently resides in Cincinnati.
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Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Sally Vollner is a Phonak employee. Non-financial: Sally Vollner has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Phonak in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event focuses on Phonak products and services and will not include info on other products or services.
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