Course Details

Course # 11642
Monitored Directionality and Smart Beam Steering: Intelligent Directionality


Course Abstract

This course will discuss Monitored Directionality and Smart Beam Steering, two new features found in the Beltone Reach product. The course will give a detailed description of the features and discuss the benefits that these new types of directionality will offer to patients.
This course was recorded on August 7, 2008

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam
  • After taking this class, students will be able to list at least three limitations of current directional systems.
  • After taking this class, students will be able to list at least three advantages of Monitored Directionality over traditional forms of directionality.
  • After taking this class, students will be able to demonstrate how to activate and adjust Monitored Directionality and Smart Beam Steering in the Solus software.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-5 Minutes Introduction
10-15 Minutes Brief History of Directionality
15-20 Minutes Limitations of Current Directional Systems
25-35 Minutes Theory of Monitored Directionality
40-45 Minutes Overview of Monitored Directionality in Solus
45-50 Minutes Research Related to Monitored Directionality
45-50 Minutes Smart Beam Steering Overview
50-60 Minutes Questions

Course Information

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Course Presenter

catherine hessig

Catherine Hessig, AuD, MS

Lead Trainer

Catherine Hessig is currently the Lead Trainer for Beltone Electronics.  Prior to taking this position, she worked as an Audiologist and Technical Advisor for GN ReSound for three years.  

Hessig received her B.S. degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Minnesota, her M.S. degree in Audiology from Arizona State University and her Au.D. from A.T. Still University.

In addition to her work for Beltone and GN ReSound, Catherine also worked clinically for several years.  She worked at Park Nicollet Clinic in Minnesota where she provided comprehensive audiologic and hearing aid services to a diverse patient population.  She also worked for HearX in California after completing her graduate studies.

Hessig holds a certificate of clinical competence in audiology and is licensed by the state of Minnesota as an audiologist.  She is a current member of the American Academy of Audiology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Minnesota Academy of Audiology.


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