Optimizing Outcomes in Hearing Technology: Hearing Aids and Implantable Devices, in partnership with American Cochlear Implant Alliance

Name: Optimizing Outcomes in Hearing Technology: Hearing Aids and Implantable Devices, in partnership with American Cochlear Implant Alliance
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 5 (268 reviews)

Course: #38399Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 268 Reviews

Advances in various hearing technologies have blurred the lines of rehabilitative candidacy for patients with different degrees of measurable hearing. Thus, the purpose of this course provides an overview of auditory outcomes and evidence-based practices for programming, verifying, and validating various hearing technologies including hearing aids and auditory implants.

This course is presented by AudiologyOnline in partnership with ACIA.

Please note: You may earn ABA Tier 1 credits for this course if you complete it as part of course 38660, "Adult Assessments in Hearing Healthcare: Working Across the Continuum." ABA Tier 1 CEUs can only be earned when completed as part of course 38660.

American Cochlear Implant Alliance Cochlear Implants Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children Hearing and Hearing Loss

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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 SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; IHS/1.0; Kansas, LTS-S0035/1.0; NZAS/1.0; SAC/1.0

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Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to describe expected auditory outcomes for various hearing technologies following evidence-based fitting.
After this course, participants will be able to describe candidacy indications for the following devices: hearing aids, bone anchored implants, cochlear implants, etc.
After this course, participants will be able to describe the possible hearing and fitting configurations and associated outcomes for the different hearing technologies currently available (e.g., hearing aid plus cochlear implant, cochlear implant plus active bone conduction implant).

Course created on March 29, 2023

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-20 Minutes	Introduction and overview of current hearing technologies and associated candidacy including hearing aids, bone anchored implants, cochlear implants, auditory brainstem implants.
20-35 Minutes	Discussion of evidence-based programming, verification, and validation approaches for the different hearing technologies.
35-55 Minutes	Discussion of published auditory outcomes for the various hearing technologies and combinations.
55-60 Minutes	Summary & Q/A

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Presented By

Rene Gifford
PhD

René Gifford, Ph.D., CCC-A holds the Fred H. Bess Chair in Audiology and is a Professor in the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences as well as the Director of the Cochlear Implant Research Laboratory at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Her research focuses on the study of auditory perception, spatial hearing, and binaural development for children using combined electric and acoustic stimulation (EAS) via hearing aid and cochlear implant technology. Her primary professional goal is centered on improving auditory-based outcomes and ensuring that we are using data-driven recommendations for hearing and speech/language intervention for our patients. Dr. Gifford’s research has been continuously NIH funded for 20 years, she has published over 130 peer-reviewed articles, multiple book chapters, and she authored a book, now in its second edition, entitled “Cochlear Implant Patient Assessment: Evaluation of Candidacy, Performance, and Outcomes.” Dr. Gifford was a featured scientist on the National Public Radio, Science Friday broadcast entitled Breakthrough: Portraits of Women in Science—Hearing a Whole New World. Additionally, Dr. Gifford was awarded the 2015 Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Recent Clinical Achievement from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the 2017 Vanderbilt University Chancellor's Award for Research, as well as the 2021 Jerger Career Award for Research in Audiology from the American Academy of Audiology.

Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Rene Gifford is an employee of Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is a paid consultant for Advanced Bionics, Cochlear, and Akouos. She serves on the clinical advisory board for Cochlear and Frequency Therapeutics. She receives grant/research support from NIH NIDCD, Advanced Bionics, Cochlear and Oticon Medical. She received an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Rene Gifford has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Sponsor Disclosure: This course is presented by AudiologyOnline in partnership with the American Cochlear Implant Alliance.

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 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.

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

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California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board

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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

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