Spring 2019-New Platform and New Products from Unitron
Course: #32928Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 205 Reviews
This course will focus on the technological advancements of Unitron’s newest platform. With our new technology and FLEX, traditional barriers to new technology are a thing of the past. Unitron’s newest products look great, fit great, and sound great right from the start! In addition, we are pleased to introduce Unitron’s newest RIC styles. Both styles share the award winning detail that Unitron is known for creating. Finally, we will introduce an improved first fit workflow and other new features in Unitron TrueFit fitting software to support the new platform.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course learners will be able to identify the benefits of Unitron's newest platform and how the advanced performance can provide an easy first fit, sound performance patients love, and technology for busy lifestyles.
- After this course learners will be able to identify the patient benefits of Unitron's first Lithium-ion rechargeable solution.
- After this course learners will be able to describe the features and benefits of the new products along with identifying suitable patient profiles for each style option.
- After this course learners will be able to describe the benefits of SoundCore technology on the new platform.
Course created on May 1, 2019
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | Introduction and overview of the new platform |
| 10-30 Minutes | Discussion of new signature features |
| 30-45 Minutes | Introduction to the new products, including a discussion regarding our newest rechargeable solution, receivers, and updated levels of technology |
| 45-55 Minutes | Brief overview of Unitron TrueFit v.4.0 fitting software |
| 55-60 Minutes | Wrap up; Q & A |
Reviews
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Sarah Schmidt
AuD CCC-A
Manager, Training
Sarah Schmidt, Au.D., CCC-A, is Unitron’s Regional Training Manager for the United States. Sarah received her Doctorate of Audiology from Washington University School of Medicine. Her clinical experience includes diagnosing hearing disorders and fitting hearing aids. Having spent the past few years working with physicians, audiologist, and other medical professionals, she values the importance of quality patient care. It is her personal and professional goal to provide the best knowledge and tools to achieve optimal success for customers and their patients.
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Jan Storhaug
AuD CCC-A
Manager, Audiology and Education
Jan is the Manager of Audiology and Education at Unitron. At Unitron, she manages the Regional Training Department and the Technical Support Department. She received her Doctorate of Audiology from A.T. Still University. She is a licensed audiologist in the state of Minnesota. Prior to joining Unitron, Jan worked as a Clinical Audiologist at an ENT clinic and as a Manufacturing Audiologist for a hearing instrument manufacturer. Jan has experience with fitting, verification and validation of hearing instruments for all patient populations. She enjoys educating professionals regarding hearing instrument fitting, verification, and trends in audiology by conducting professional presentations and performing hands-on training workshops.
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Bill Christman
AuD
Senior Regional Trainer
Bill Christman, Au.D., is a Senior Regional Trainer at Unitron. Bill received his Doctorate of Audiology from Salus University. Prior to joining Unitron, Bill worked in a private practice as a dispensing audiologist and as an adjunct clinical instructor at Michigan State University and Central Michigan University. While working for Unitron, Bill has worked in Sales, Technical Support, Research & Development, Product Management and Training. In his current role as Senior Regional Trainer, Bill works with customers throughout the Midwest.
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Jan Storhaug: Financial: Jan Storhaug is employed by Unitron USA. Non-financial: Jan Storhaug has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Unitron in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event focuses on Unitron products and services and will not include info on other products or services.
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