Forensic Audiology: A Guide for the Expert Witness is a unique book written for audiologists who are interested in broadening their practice to include acting as an expert witness in legal cases. While audiologists may feel that their training, experience, and specialization prepares them to become an expert witness, it is critical to have an understanding of the special processes, customs, etiquette, and tactics involved in the legal profession, and how to develop a forensic audiology practice.
Please note that to complete this course, you will need to read the textbook Forensic Audiology: A Guide for the Expert Witness. If you do not already have a copy of the textbook, you can purchase it at Plural Publishing, Inc.
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to define Forensic Audiology.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss the components of the Practice of Forensic Audiology.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss oral and written legal testimony in legal cases.
Course created on November 4, 2024
Presented By
Robert M. Traynor
EdD, MBA, FNAP
Dr. Robert M. Traynor practiced audiology 46 years at Audiology Associates, Inc., in Greeley, Colorado, providing diagnostic & rehabilitative treatment for hearing loss/tinnitus patients of all ages & operative monitoring for otolaryngologists & general surgeons. He holds degrees: University of Northern Colorado (BA, 1972; MA, 1973; EdD, 1975), University of Phoenix (MBA, 2006), conducted Audiology postdoctoral study at Northwestern University (1984). He served in the U.S. Air force and 16 years in U.S. Army Reserve as a military audiologist retiring Lt. Colonel in 1998.
1972-1993, Dr. Traynor was Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor of Audiology, University of Northern Colorado, Professor & Audiology Program Director, Colorado State University, 1999-2020, Audiology Adjunct faculty at the University of Florida and currently Adjunct Professor at University of Arkansas/Medical Sciences, Rush University, and Salus University.
At Robert Traynor Audiology, LLC, he provides professional advice & consulting to the hearing industry and Forensic Audiology services.
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Krista B. Traynor
MA
Krista B. Traynor, M.A, RAC-Emeritus, has extensive experience in the development of clinical trial strategies and protocols for Class II & III medical devices, in addition to numerous FDA product approval submissions, EU Design Dossiers, Technical Files, and International Device Registrations.
Ms. Traynor has held administrative positions at Resound Corporation, Otologics, LLC (now Cochlear), and Sophono, Inc. (now part of Medtronic) and established Rocky Mountain Regulatory Consulting in 1997.
In 2019, she joined Robert Traynor Audiology, LLC in the forensics department as the Director of Operations, assisting in expert witness testimony for audiovestibular injury, malpractice, and product liability cases.
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Financial: Robert Traynor is the owner of Robert Traynor Audiology and the author of Forensic Audiology - A Guide for the Expert Witness. Non-financial: Robert Traynor has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Krista B. Traynor is the director of operations of Robert Traynor Audiology and the author of Forensic Audiology - A Guide for the Expert Witness. Non-financial: Krista B. Traynor has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This course is presented in partnership with Plural Publishing, Inc., which publishes Forensic Audiology - A Guide for the Expert Witness.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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