This course examines the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advancing hearing aid technology, highlighting how AI enhances sound processing, adapts to user preferences, and enables real-time adjustments to improve listening experiences in diverse environments. The discussion will cover AI’s ability to personalize users’ listening experiences through predictive algorithms and continuous learning from user feedback.
This course is part of the 2025 Industry Innovations Summit.
Upcoming Live Webinars
CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.15 Advanced; ACAud/1.5; AHIP/1.5; ASHA/0.15 Advanced, Professional; BAA/1.5; CAA/1.5; Calif SLPAB/1.5; IACET/0.2; IHS/1.5; Kansas, LTS-S0035/1.5; NZAS/2.0; SAC/1.5
Under Review: Calif. HADB/1.5 Hearing Aid Related - Pending approval for non-audiologist hearing aid dispensers in California; TX TDLR/1.5 Non-manufacturer
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the key advancements in AI technology that have been integrated into modern hearing aids.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain how AI algorithms in hearing aids adapt to users’ listening environments and preferences.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the role of sensors and AI in enhancing hearing aid functionality.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction: Overview of AI in Hearing Aids |
| 5-10 Minutes | Historical Context: Evolution of AI in Hearing Aids |
| 10-20 Minutes | What is AI? Subtypes and Relevance to Audiology |
| 20-30 Minutes | Real-Time AI Applications: Devices and Timing |
| 30-40 Minutes | Environmental Classification: From Rules to AI-Driven Systems |
| 40-50 Minutes | Personalization: How AI Learns User Preferences |
| 50-60 Minutes | Health Monitoring and Smartphone Integration |
| 60-70 Minutes | User Interaction with AI: Addressing Automation Failures |
| 70-80 Minutes | Challenges and Limitations of AI in Hearing Aids |
| 80-90 Minutes | The Role of Audiologists: Using AI as a Collaborative Partner |
Presented By
Joshua M. Alexander
PhD CCC-A
Joshua Alexander, CCC-A, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University, where he has recently been appointed the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fellow for the College of Health and Human Sciences. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Audiology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he also researched speech perception as a post-doctoral scientist. Additionally, he completed clinical and post-doctoral fellowships at Boys Town National Research Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
Dr. Alexander is dedicated to advancing speech understanding and reducing listening effort for hearing aid users. He has developed a sophisticated hearing aid simulator that replicates the features of commercial hearing aids. This tool has been instrumental in at least 14 peer-reviewed articles, 5 NIH grants, and the discovery of significant new knowledge, resulting in four U.S. patents.
Funding from NIH and hearing aid manufacturers have supported his research. He consulted on an NIH SBIR grant for Creare, LLC, which created the Tympan open-source audio processing platform. Initially conceived as an open-source hearing aid, this platform is now being expanded into a comprehensive audiological test suite, with Purdue serving as the primary test site.
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Financial: Joshua Alexander is an employee of Purdue University and has past research support from The National Institutes of Health, The Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, The William Demant Holding Group, and Sonova Holding AG. He is a paid consultant for Creare, LLC on an NIH SBIR project to develop an open-source, master hearing aid. Dr. Alexander has been the recipient of speaker honoraria from Signia, Oticon, Phonak, Starkey, and ReSound hearing aid companies. He received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Joshua Alexander has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by AudiologyOnline, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Academy of Audiology
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Australian College of Audiology
AudiologyOnline courses are approved for Continuing Education Points by the Australian College of Audiology. Automatic ACAud Approval Number 20000. This course is offered for 1.5 CEP.
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.
Advanced Level
0.15 ASHA CEUs
British Academy of Audiology
This course has been accredited with 1.5 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 Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board
AudiologyOnline.com is approved by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board as a Continuing Professional Development Provider, approval number PDP 267. This course may meet the requirements for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for audiologists as required by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board. The responsibility for determining whether or not this specific course counts toward an individual's requirements for license renewal is up to the individual. Please refer to the CA state board rules regarding allowable topics and self-study limits: http://www.speechandhearing.ca.gov/licensees/ce_req.shtml
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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 1.5 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 2.0 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.