Today's Vision: Tomorrow's Reality - translating visions of Audiology into clinical practice.
On 20-21 November 2014 the British Academy of Audiology are thrilled to be presenting the 11th annual conference at Bournemouth International Centre. The theme of this year’s conference is 'Today's Vision: Tomorrow's Reality' and aims to equip audiology professionals with the skills and knowledge to translate tomorrow’s visions for audiology into gold standard clinical practice.
Drawing on the expertise of inspirational presenters from the UK and further afield, the conference will provide delegates with tangible, evidenced-based information which they can learn from, share with colleagues and apply to their clinical practice straight away. This year’s scientific programme offers a fantastic opportunity to learn from leading researchers and clinical experts across a huge range of subjects including music, dementia, noise induced hearing loss and aural rehabilitation for adults and paediatrics. In addition this year's conference will provide:
- A clinical skills workshop to develop practical hands-on clinical skills - brushing up for the rusty or something new for those wishing to acquire additional skills
- Specific hearing, tinnitus, vestibular and paediatric learning tracks
- A dedicated learning track for screeners and Audiology Technical Officers
- A dedicated learning track for students
- A professional affairs track which will highlight issues related to education and the MSC
- Specific sessions looking at management issues within the audiology profession
- A manufacturers' track which will include demonstrations of the latest equipment and instruction on new techniques
This year's Bamford lecture titled ‘Today’s patient, tomorrow’s prime minister: Audiologists intentionally influencing children’s language and cognitive development’ will be given by Dr Derek Stiles, assistant Professor of Audiology at Rush University, Chicago. In this session Dr Derek Stiles will describe the relationship between language and thought, look at the importance of clarity and consistency in children's language input and implement Audiological practices that promote improved language and cognitive outcomes in children.
In 2013, 44 exhibitors took part in the exhibition and it is expected that this year's will be bigger and better as we invite all manufacturers, suppliers and service providers within the audiology field to attend the conference.
Free paper and poster presentations form an integral part of the conference and are a fantastic way for those working within the audiology field to share best practice, research and network with colleagues. The BAA is calling for abstracts in the following categories: Tinnitus, Adult Amplification & Aural Rehabilitation, Paediatric Audiology, Implantable Devices, Philanthropy in Audiology, Auditory Processing Disorders, Medical Audiology, Vestibular Schwannoma and Other Topics. Successful submissions will have their research displayed at conference or may be asked to present orally to audiologists from the UK and beyond. Submission deadline for abstracts is 21st July 2014.
Every year at the BAA annual conference, we take the time to acknowledge those individuals and teams who have excelled, or shown exceptional commitment to the Audiology profession over the past year. We would like to encourage everyone to nominate someone they know who deserves recognition for their achievements. There are five award categories with three open for nominations; Audiologist of the Year in memory of Peggy Chalmers, Team of the Year and the Lisa Bayliss award which is awarded to 3rd year BSc PTP students. Please note that only people who are members of the BAA can be nominated for an award.
This year’s Gala Dinner will be revisiting another age of austerity with a 1940s blitz theme. We encourage fancy dress and look forward to welcoming fighter pilots, land girls and code breakers to enjoy an evening of swing music and we promise plenty of rations to go around! Keep in mind that this year there will be a prize for the best fancy dress outfit! One ticket is included with a two day conference ticket with extras being available at time of booking.
Full programme information, registration, abstract submission and award nominations are now available at www.eventsforce.net/baaconference2014
The British Academy of Audiology is the largest association of professionals in hearing and balance in the UK. Our membership extends internationally and provides services in both the public and private sector.
If you have any questions, please contact the BAA events team at events@baaudiology.org or phone 01506 292042
