Pediatric Amplification Hands-On Workshop will Feature Nationally Known Experts and Hands-On Training on Latest DSL Method

Siemens Sponsored Workshop to be Held October 11-13, 2007 in Nashville, TN

Piscataway, New Jersey, September 20, 2007 - The Pediatric Amplification Hands-On Workshop, sponsored by Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc., will be held October 11-13, 2007 in Nashville, TN. This annual pediatric conference will feature nationally known experts who will discuss topics of interest to practitioners involved in the assessment and fitting of children. The workshop will also include a six-hour hands-on training on the latest DSL fitting method.

This three-day workshop will include a welcome reception on the evening of Thursday, October 11. Workshop sessions will begin on Friday, October 12 and will include the following topics:

• Using Physiological Methods in Pediatric Hearing Assessment - Linda J. Hood, Ph.D.
  
  
• Evaluation and Management of Auditory Neuropathy/Dys-synchrony - Linda J. Hood, Ph.D.
  
  
• Hearing Aid Features for the Pediatric Population: Big Clinical Decisions for the Little Ones - Todd A. Ricketts, Ph.D.
  
  
• The Top 10 List of Practical Pediatric Amplification Pointers - Leisha Eiten, M.A.

The workshop will close on Saturday, October 13 following a six-hour hands-on training with the DSL fitting software and probe-microphone testing of RECD and real-ear hearing aid measures. This training will be conducted by Susan Scollie, Ph.D. and Marlene Bagatto, Ph.D., experts from The National Centre for Audiology, University of Western Ontario.

Due to the emphasis on small group training and hands-on experiences, enrollment for this workshop is limited. Early enrollment is recommended. Registration is $100 per person and includes all workshop sessions, the welcome reception, and meals (including dinner on Friday, October 12). Participants are responsible for airfare, airport transfers and hotel accommodations. For more information on the Pediatric Amplification Hands-On Workshop or to register, please contact Sara Dumont at (800) 766-4500, extension 7559.

About Siemens Hearing Instruments

Siemens Hearing Instruments, part of Siemens Medical Solutions, is one of the leading manufacturers of hearing instruments in the United States. Headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, the Company offers a range of innovative products, solutions and services to Hearing Care Professionals across the United States. Among its innovative products, the Company designs and manufactures a variety of digital hearing aids in all styles to improve the quality of life for individuals with hearing loss.

Visit www.usa.siemens.com/hearing for more information or the Siemens Web Channel on Audiology Online at www.audiologyonline.com/channels/siemens.asp