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Advancements in hearing aid technology have significantly enhanced sound management, offering individuals with hearing loss improved listening experiences. This course will review features that affect sound management. Updates to hearing aid functionality and programming that play a crucial role in optimizing auditory clarity and comfort in a variety of environments will be discussed. Case studies focusing on fitting and troubleshooting sound management features will be reviewed.

Advancements in hearing aid technology have significantly enhanced sound management, offering individuals with hearing loss improved listening experiences. This course will review features that affect sound management. Updates to hearing aid functionality and programming that play a crucial role in optimizing auditory clarity and comfort in a variety of environments will be discussed. Case studies focusing on fitting and troubleshooting sound management features will be reviewed.

Tinnitus, a condition characterized by the perception of persistent sounds such as ringing or buzzing in the ears, can severely impact an individual’s quality of life. Recent advancements in tinnitus relief are providing new hope for those affected. This course covers emerging treatment and management strategies aimed at alleviating tinnitus symptoms, including sound therapy systems. Participants will gain insight into how these cutting-edge technologies are being integrated into clinical practices to provide effective, evidence-based solutions for managing tinnitus. By the end of the course, healthcare professionals will be equipped with the knowledge to incorporate these innovative approaches into their practice, offering patients new and effective ways to manage their tinnitus.

Tinnitus, a condition characterized by the perception of persistent sounds such as ringing or buzzing in the ears, can severely impact an individual’s quality of life. Recent advancements in tinnitus relief are providing new hope for those affected. This course covers emerging treatment and management strategies aimed at alleviating tinnitus symptoms, including sound therapy systems. Participants will gain insight into how these cutting-edge technologies are being integrated into clinical practices to provide effective, evidence-based solutions for managing tinnitus. By the end of the course, healthcare professionals will be equipped with the knowledge to incorporate these innovative approaches into their practice, offering patients new and effective ways to manage their tinnitus.

Providing basic modification strategies as part of the clinic's standard of care can reduce repair time and costs and increase overall patient satisfaction with their hearing aids. Performing routine inspections, including replacement of tubing and accessories designed to protect the hearing aid, such as wax guards and mic covers will be demonstrated. Modification tools and strategies designed specifically for dexterity concerns will also be discussed and demonstrated.

Providing basic modification strategies as part of the clinic's standard of care can reduce repair time and costs and increase overall patient satisfaction with their hearing aids. Performing routine inspections, including replacement of tubing and accessories designed to protect the hearing aid, such as wax guards and mic covers will be demonstrated. Modification tools and strategies designed specifically for dexterity concerns will also be discussed and demonstrated.

With current estimates of the global prevalence of hearing loss exceeding 1.6 billion individuals, the burden of hearing loss, specifically in the aged, is considerable. Beyond impacts of communication, there is a growing body of evidence demonstrating the connection between hearing loss and various social and medical comorbidities, including cognitive performance, depression, loneliness, falls risk, and reduced quality of life. However, the link between the use of hearing aids and improvements in these adverse health outcomes is still emerging. We will review a summary of current research on the impact of hearing health on overall health and well-being. We will also review the role of hearing healthcare providers in mitigating their patients’ underlying risk factors and the most relevant aspects to consider when using hearing technology to assist them in leading healthy, safe, and independent lives. Lastly, we will share how various tools such as advanced data-logging and machine learning could be leveraged to demonstrate how hearing aid usage relates to health outcomes.

With current estimates of the global prevalence of hearing loss exceeding 1.6 billion individuals, the burden of hearing loss, specifically in the aged, is considerable. Beyond impacts of communication, there is a growing body of evidence demonstrating the connection between hearing loss and various social and medical comorbidities, including cognitive performance, depression, loneliness, falls risk, and reduced quality of life. However, the link between the use of hearing aids and improvements in these adverse health outcomes is still emerging. We will review a summary of current research on the impact of hearing health on overall health and well-being. We will also review the role of hearing healthcare providers in mitigating their patients’ underlying risk factors and the most relevant aspects to consider when using hearing technology to assist them in leading healthy, safe, and independent lives. Lastly, we will share how various tools such as advanced data-logging and machine learning could be leveraged to demonstrate how hearing aid usage relates to health outcomes.

New harmful microbes arise, old microbes reemerge, and as a profession we must remain vigilant and prepared to protect our patients, our practices, and ourselves from infectious dangers. This is why Infection control has long been considered an important issue in hearing healthcare because of the wide range of patients served and the nature of the services provided. Infection control extends beyond the commonsense practices of hand washing and good housekeeping. This course will discuss the principles of infection control, outline standard precautions, and identify strategies to manage patient contact in times of outbreak for a hearing healthcare practice. The basics of a written Infection Control Plan which should be implemented in all healthcare settings will be reviewed.

Making sound ethical choices and decisions is critical for the success of hearing healthcare professionals. However, ethical guidelines can vary based on experiences and perspectives. As a result, certification and licensing agencies have established their own codes of ethics to which professionals must adhere. It is the responsibility of each member to know and follow each code with which they are associated. Therefore, it is best practice for each clinic to create their own code of ethics using these organizations and the laws for their state as their standard. This course will explain the purpose of an ethics protocol and will review the differences between laws and ethics.

With a simple and straightforward user interface, Pro Fit offers all of the tools needed to have an efficient first fit through handling the most complex listening needs. Discover how to navigate the software and learn fitting tips to effectively fit your patients.

Are you new to Starkey? Are you a student? Has it been a while since you’ve fit a Starkey product? Join us to learn the basics about Starkey’s innovative product family. Discover which hearing aid or accessory may best suit your patients needs.

With a simple and straightforward user interface, Pro Fit offers all of the tools needed to have an efficient first fit through handling the most complex listening needs. Discover how to navigate the software and learn fitting tips to effectively fit your patients.

Are you new to Starkey? Are you a student? Has it been a while since you’ve fit a Starkey product? Join us to learn the basics about Starkey’s innovative product family. Discover which hearing aid or accessory may best suit your patients needs.

With a simple and straightforward user interface, Pro Fit offers all of the tools needed to have an efficient first fit through handling the most complex listening needs. Discover how to navigate the software and learn fitting tips to effectively fit your patients.

Are you new to Starkey? Are you a student? Has it been a while since you’ve fit a Starkey product? Join us to learn the basics about Starkey’s innovative product family. Discover which hearing aid or accessory may best suit your patients needs.

With a simple and straightforward user interface, Pro Fit offers all of the tools needed to have an efficient first fit through handling the most complex listening needs. Discover how to navigate the software and learn fitting tips to effectively fit your patients.