CEU Courses

Noise is a prevalent concern in today’s world and presents a hazard for work, recreational activities and entertainment. High levels of noise can permanently damage hearing without properly used protective equipment. Hearing Loss attributable to noise is fully preventable when appropriate precautions are taken. This course will cover the danger of noise exposure, why delivering hearing conservation services is important for hearing professionals and the selection of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect from noise induced hearing loss.

We are honored to be joined by Kristy Lowery, Director of Clinical Operations for Audibel to talk about hearing aid accessories. We will take a deep dive into how accessories are more than just cool gadgets, they are tools that work in partnership with hearing aids to enhance hearing. Whether it’s television enjoyment, better communication in challenging listening environments or simple hearing aid control, accessories can provide benefit hearing aid wearers in many ways.

This course will review the Neuro features designed for cognitive assistance and highlight how best to utilize these features within Starkey hearing aids. It will discuss how to connect hearing aids to the app, access these specialty features, as well as highlight which features are available in which technology tiers.

Prescriptive hearing aid fitting rationales play an important role in successful hearing aid fittings. This course will explain the hearing aid fitting formula landscape and provide clinical considerations to support effective decision-making for different patients.

Dave Fabry, Starkey's chief hearing health officer, talks to someone who works hard every day to make life easier and more efficient for hearing healthcare providers. Laura Woodworth, is the principal product manager here at Starkey with a special focus on our Pro Fit fitting software. We're going to chat with her a little bit about that, as well as her process for gathering feedback directly from hearing care professionals and putting that intel and feedback into action.

Dave Fabry, Starkey's Chief Hearing Health Officer, dives into artificial intelligence with a world-renowned expert on the topic of AI, who also happens to have a hearing loss. Dr. Seth Dobrin was IBM's first-ever Global Chief AI officer, and in September of last year he founded Qantm AI.

Dave Fabry, Starkey’s Chief Hearing Health Officer, is at what used to be called the German Congress, now called the European Congress or EUHA. He speaks to Jeff Geigel, Starkey’s Chief Commercial Officer, about the significance of this annual meeting that has taken place in Germany for many years.

Dave Fabry speaks to Derek Johnson, part of Starkey’s Information Technology team. The discussion centers around the importance of IT, but also Ben Afquack, Derek’s internet-famous duck, and how social media can help promote small businesses.

The role of caregiver has grown in importance as the senior population desires aging in place and maintaining independence. This course will discuss the role Starkey’s Hear Share app can play in helping the hearing aid wearer maintain independence while increasing the peace of mind of their loved ones and caregivers.

In this episode of Starkey SoundBites, host Dave Fabry interviews Brandon Sawalich, the president, and CEO of Starkey, about the future of the hearing industry. Sawalich reflects on the advancements in technology in 2023 and discusses the importance of patient-driven care in 2024. He emphasizes the role of hearing professionals in providing personalized service and highlights the need for continued investment in oneself and the adoption of new products and technologies. Sawalich also addresses the impact of over-the-counter hearing aids and the future of private practice. He concludes by discussing the potential of Bluetooth low-energy audio and the MyStarkey app, as well as the importance of caring for patients and differentiating oneself through exceptional service.