This two-part course was created to inform hearing healthcare providers about Cognition and Hearing Health. Part 1 focuses on Research, and part 2 focuses on Clinical Application.
Upcoming Live Webinars
CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/1.0; AHIP/1.0; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0 Hearing Aid Related; IACET/0.1; IHS/1.0; Kansas, LTS-S0035/1.0; NZAS/1.0; SAC/1.0; TX TDLR/1.0 Manufacturer, TX-142-24-122
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify important hearing aid features to consider for patients with cognitive decline.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss how untreated hearing loss impacts the safety of patients.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain how to navigate through Smartfit 2.0 software to make common adjustments for patients with cognitive decline.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Review of 2024 Lancet Report and Hearing in Noise Performance |
| 20-30 Minutes | Untreated Hearing Loss Negatively Impacts Safety |
| 30-45 Minutes | Software/Fitting Considerations |
| 45-55 Minutes | Case Studies |
| 55-60 Minutes | Q&A/Conclusion |
Presented By
Laurel Christensen
PhD
Chief Audiology Officer
Laurel A. Christensen, Ph.D. is the Chief Audiology Officer for GN ReSound Group. In this role, she leads Global Audiology & User Experience in Research and Development. This team ensures GN’s audio solutions are innovative and user-focused. The team works to understand the needs of the end-user and the Hearing Care Professional, participates in user-focused system design, and provides training and product support to subsidiaries worldwide. Dr. Christensen holds adjunct faculty appointments at Northwestern and Rush Universities in Chicago. Prior to joining GN, she was an Associate Professor at LSU Medical Center/Kresge Hearing Research Laboratory and she was the Director of Sales and Marketing for Etymotic Research. She served as an Associate Editor for both Trends in Amplification and the Journal of Speech and Hearing Research. She was a member of the executive board of the American Auditory Society from 2004 to 2011. She is a current member of the advisory boards for the Au.D. programs at Rush University. She has presented well over 250 talks around the world mainly on hearing aid signal processing and has many publications including book chapters on hearing aid technology. In 2012, Dr. Christensen received the Leader of the Year award from GN ReSound for her outstanding contributions to the company, and in 2015, she received the Distinguished Alumna Award from the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at Indiana University.
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Hannah Fehlberg
AuD CCC-A
Hannah Fehlberg, AuD, CCC-A, is a Field Training Audiologist with GN ReSound. She is an Iowa native with a B.A. from the University of Iowa and an Au.D. from Indiana University. She lives in Colorado with her husband and dog, where they enjoy hiking, biking, and visiting local microbreweries.
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Financial: Hannah Fehlberg is employed by ReSound. Non-financial: Hannah Fehlberg has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by ReSound in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event focuses on ReSound products and services and will not include info on other products or services.
Course participation information
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American Academy of Audiology
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Australian College of Audiology
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Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners of Ontario
The Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners of Ontario (AHIP) represents and guide its members in their practice which include, the testing and selecting, fitting and dispensing hearing instruments and associated devices in the best interest of the hard of hearing of Ontario. Audiology Online is an approved provider of approved educational activities for AHIP Members. One hour of coursework equals 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU).
American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Intermediate Level
0.1 ASHA CEUs
British Academy of Audiology
This course has been accredited with 1 CPD point/s by the British Academy of Audiology.
Canadian Academy of Audiology
The Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) supports and assists its members in the attainment of continuing education towards an individual professional development plan as required by their Provincial Regulatory Colleges and Provincial Associations. Audiology Online is an approved provider of educational activities for CAA members. Each hour of activity may be counted as one Continuous Learning Activity Credit (or equivalent) as allowed by the applicable regulatory college or association.
California Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
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International Hearing Society
This program is approved by the International Hearing Society and its educational committee, the International Institute for Hearing Instruments Studies. To learn more about earning IHS CE Credit, click here.
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Approved for 1 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Audiologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Long-Term Sponsorship number LTS-S0035.
New Zealand Audiological Society
This course is offered for 1.0 Continuing Education points through the New Zealand Audiological Society.
Speech-Language & Audiology Canada
Clinically certified members of Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with AudiologyOnline. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All SAC members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
This course is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for 1 contact hour(s) for Hearing Instrument Fitters and Providers. No more than 10 contact hours per renewal period may be earned from an approved online continuing education course offered by an approved continuing education sponsor, although "Live Event - Classroom" hours are not subject to this limitation. No more than 5 contact hours per renewal period may be earned from an approved continuing education course offered by an approved manufacturer continuing education sponsor.