This presentation will cover the importance of and scientific foundation behind clinical masking. The presenter will emphasize rules for when to mask, as well as common procedures used, with the provision of case scenarios throughout.
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course learners will be able to describe why clinical masking is important and what effects there are upon best results if not properly implemented.
- After this course learners will be able to apply the rules of when to mask and implement the proper masking procedure.
- After this course learners will be able to utilize proper audiometric symbols, including recording of masking levels used, and make accurate interpretation of audiograms when masked symbols appear.
Course created on November 12, 2014
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Definitions and Masking Theory |
| 10-20 Minutes | Hearing Science Foundation |
| 20-25 Minutes | Preparing for Pure Tone Testing |
| 25-30 Minutes | Rules for When to Mask |
| 30-40 Minutes | Appropriate Noise Levels |
| 40-55 Minutes | The Procedure; Recording results |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q and A |
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L. Maureen Valente
PhD
Dr. Valente has been honored to serve as the Director of Audiology Studies and Associate Professor within Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine’s Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Washington University in St. Louis. She was employed as a clinical/rehabilitative audiologist in a variety of medical settings, prior to serving as a full-time faculty member at Saint Louis University for 18 years. She has served in her current position for eight years, considering working with students and AuD Education among her greatest professional passions. She has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters, notably having published a textbook entitled “Pure-tone Audiometry and Masking” in 2009 (Plural Publishing). Clinical and research interests have included Diagnostic Audiology, Vestibular Assessment Across the Lifespan, and Auditory Processing Disorders. She is thrilled to have been invited to be the Guest Editor for AudiologyOnline's “Back to Basics Series” and to also serve as one of the presenters.
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