Course Details

Course # 20308
Cutting the Wire Part II: Fitting Wireless CROS/BiCROS Devices in Practice

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0 Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0

Course Abstract

This course reviewed the fundamentals and indications for CROS/BiCROS fittings and provided the steps of the fitting process and verification methods for the latest digital wireless CROS/BiCROS devices.

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam

After this course learners will be able to list the indication criteria for CROS/BiCROS fittings
After this course learners will be able to describe contemporary CROS/BiCROS devices
After this course learners will be able to describe the fitting process for CROS/BiCROS devices
After this course learners will be able to identify and use verification strategies for CROS/BiCROS fittings

Time-ordered Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Intro
5-15 Minutes	Single sided deafness will be discussed
15-25 Minutes	Indications and candidacy for CROS / BICROS fittings
25-35 Minutes	Defining fitting goals and target gain for CROS/BICROS devices
35-45 Minutes	The fitting process for CROS / BICROS fittings
45-55 Minutes	Verification strategies for CROS / BICROS fittings
55-60 Minutes	Conclusion and Q and A

Average Rating (15 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments

Review by: Member on December 15, 2012

Presenter offered various verification strategies, without prejudice towards real ear or speech tests.Case studies helped with potential application of content.

Review by: Member on November 28, 2012

Concise and thorough presentation.

Review by: Member on November 27, 2012

Very effective use of graphics enhanced the well-written explanations.

Course Information

This is a Text/Transcript course published on April 11, 2012 which you can save and print.

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Course Presenter

Martin Kinkel, PhD

Head of Research and Developmentat KIND Hörgeräte (KIND hearing instruments)

Martin Kinkel, has a background in hearing research with a PhD thesis on the relationship between parameters of binaural hearing in normal hearing and hearing impaired subjects. In 1991, Dr. Kinkel was appointed as Head of Research and Developmentat KIND Hörgeräte (KIND hearing instruments), the market´s leading dispensing chain for hearing instruments in Germany. Research projects include audiometric measurement methods, fitting methods for hearing instruments and outcome measurements. Since 2010, Dr. Kinkel has served as the head of the Audiology group for Audifon and KIND. Dr. kinkel is active in professional courses, trainings and is publishing and presenting regularly in scientific and trade journals and at congresses.

Disclosure: Dr. Kinkel is the head of the Audiology group for Audifon and KIND hearing instruments

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AHIP/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0 Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0

Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.

Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.

Event participation is free, but you must be a CEU Total Access member to complete the exam and earn the continuing education credit.

American Academy of Audiology

Audiology Online is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 0.1 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.

Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners of Ontario

The Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners of Ontario (AHIP) represents and guide its members in their practice which include, the testing and selecting, fitting and dispensing hearing instruments and associated devices in the best interest of the hard of hearing of Ontario. Audiology Online is an approved provider of approved educational activities for AHIP Members. One hour of coursework equals 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU).

British Academy of Audiology

This course has been accredited with 1 CPD point/s by the British Academy of Audiology.

Canadian Academy of Audiology

The Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) supports and assists its members in the attainment of continuing education towards an individual professional development plan as required by their Provincial Regulatory Colleges and Provincial Associations. Audiology Online is an approved provider of educational activities for CAA members. Each hour of activity may be counted as one Continuous Learning Activity Credit (or equivalent) as allowed by the applicable regulatory college or association.

California Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau

Course meets the qualifications for 1 hours of continuing professional development credit for hearing aid dispensers as required by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board of California.

International Hearing Society

This program is approved by the International Hearing Society and its educational committee, the International Institute for Hearing Instruments Studies. To learn more about earning IHS CE Credit, click here.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Approved for 1 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Long-Term Sponsorship number LTS-S0035.

AudiologyOnline.com is approved by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board to provide CEUs, approval number PDP 267.

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