Amplification Options for Severe Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Children
Author: Don Schum, Ph.D., Vice President, Audiology & Professional Relations, Oticon, Inc.
Description: The “rules” and assumptions applied when fitting a child with mild to moderate hearing loss may not apply when working with a child who has a severe to profound hearing loss. Special consideration in the selection of features and amplification settings is required. The efficacy of modern technology with this population is reviewed.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 2/2/2010
Connectivity
Author: Kelly Austin Kaufman, Au.D., Manager of Distance Education, Oticon, Inc.
Description: In today's fast-paced world, staying connected in more important than ever. We use many electronic devices to maintain these connections. In the past, this has been difficult for hearing impaired individuals. Now with Oticon's ConnectLine, those obstacles have been overcome and we are providing connections for life.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 12/16/2009
Podcast Season 2: Special Fitting Populations
Author: Don Schum, Ph.D., VP for Audiology and Professional Relations, Oticon, Inc.
Description: We strive as a field to use consistent, well-validated approaches when treating patients. However, in the area of hearing aid fittings, our knowledge base on how to treat patients with a variety of atypical profiles is limited. Attempts at applying standard fitting protocols often will not lead to a satisfactory solution. In this seminar, a series of specific special populations will be considered. Our opinions as to how to achieve satisfactory fittings for first time users, patients with ski-slope losses, low-frequency losses, severe losses, medically complex losses and asymmetrical losses will be shared. In general, we advocate the concept of residual capabilities: the fitting should be viewed in terms of the remaining capabilities that the patient presents. It is not just an issue of how much hearing is lost. Rather, it is about finding the optimal combination of signal processing that allows the patient to get the most from the incoming signal. Often, what it takes to allow the best access to information may not be what is called for by traditional fitting approaches.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 12/1/2009
Oticon RISE Platform
Author: Randi Pogash, Au.D., CCC-A, Manager, Clinical Studies, Oticon, Inc.
Description: This seminar will cover the product offerings available on Oticon RISE platform.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 10/29/2009
Podcast Season 1: Customizing the Fitting
Author: Don Schum, Ph.D., Vice-President for Audiology and Professional Relations, Oticon, Inc.
Description: The Oticon Podcast program is a bi-weekly program of short videos covering advanced fitting information and strategies. In this course, four editions of the video podcast program have been selected to present together as they all relate to the general challenge of finding the best individualized solution for patient.
Modern hearing aid technology offers so much flexibility that we do not have to settle for one-size-fits-all solutions. This presentation will focus on the fitting tools that are designed to make sure that the settings of the devices are best in keeping with the hearing and processing abilities that each individual patient brings to the task. Case examples will be presented in the final section to demonstrate how all of the principles can be applied in practice.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 9/28/2009
Oticon Hit: The New Standard for Entry-Level Products
Author: Jan Glick, M.A., CCC-A, Training and Education Specialist, Southeast Region, Oticon, Inc.
Description: The Oticon Hit product line provides dispensers with the opportunity to fit hearing aids with key advanced features at entry-level prices. This presentation will review these features and the fitting process associated with the Hit product line. Practical fitting issues are also considered.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 6/10/2009
Maximizing Speech Perception
Author: Jane R. Madell, Ph.D.
Description: Speech perception testing can provide important information that can be used to select technology. This presentation will describe the different tests available, selection of the appropriate test and how to interpret the test results for technology selection and rehabilitation planning.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Introductory; ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 3/24/2009
Pediatric Technology Selection Criteria
Author: Eileen Rall, Au.D.
Description: This session will review guidelines for technology selection using Erik Erikson’s model of psychosocial development and normal child development of self-concept/self-esteem for children from birth through adolescence. The guidelines offer strategies for working directly with the child on their communication skills that promote the development of their self-concept, self-esteem and social skills.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 3/24/2009
Form and Function - The Dual Advantage
Author: Ronda Condie, M.S., CCC-A, Training & Education Specialist, Western Region, Oticon, Inc.
Description: In this online seminar, we will examine the design and function of amplification from the perspective of design. As a field, we have long studied the intricacies of the inner ear when designing amplification. It is now time to take the next step and attempt to better understand the role of amplification when considering the human response to new products.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 2/23/2009
Advocacy Begins at Home: A Panel Discussion
Author: George Lindley, Ph.D., Au.D.
Description: At the 2008 Oticon Pediatrics "More of What Children Need" conference, a distinguished panel of audiology advocates was assembled. In this presentation, audiologists share their experiences achieving legislative change in their communities. Speakers include Phil Bongiorno, Senior Director of Government Relations at the American Academy of Audiology; Paul Farrell, Au.D., CCC-A, Director or Maryland Hearing Aid Loan Bank; John E. Sexton, M.S., CCC-A, Sexton and Assoc. Inc.; & Susan Secord, M.S., CCC-A
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 2/13/2009
Oticon's RITE Power
Author: Dianne Senay, M.S.,CCC-A, Education & Training Specialist
Description: How do the experience and expectations of patients with severe hearing loss affect the fitting process of nonlinear amplification? The new Power RITE products from Oticon are designed to bring the advantages of extended bandwidth, low level compression and coordinated binaural function to those with severe sensorineural hearing loss. Successful application of these new technologies require a solid understanding of the patient pre-conceived notions of what amplified sound should sound like. This course will explore these issues as well as cover practical tips for programming and fitting Oticon Power RITE products.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 2/13/2009
Breaking Bad News
Author: Rebecca Kooper, Au.D.
Description: The diagnosis of a child’s hearing impairment is usually reported to the parents by the clinical audiologist. Suggested counseling guidelines have been offered by English and Kooper (2004) for audiologists to consider when they “break the bad news”. This presentation will review the guidelines and will offer suggestions to help audiologists support parents through the initial stages of their child’s diagnosis.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 2/6/2009
Pediatric Technology - How Things Work
Author: Donald J. Schum, Ph.D.
Description: In deciding whether to enable features such as automatic directionality and digital noise reduction in a pediatric fitting, audiologists must consider how decisions are made by the hearing instruments. This presentation will focus on the implementation of several technologies in modern hearing aids, focusing on their impact on the speech signal.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 12/23/2008
Child Friendly Technology: Oticon Vigo and Epoq
Author: George Lindley, Au.D., Ph.D.
Description: The Vigo and Epoq product lines include numerous child friendly features. In this presentation, the technologies and options associated with these devices are reviewed in relation to the pediatric patient.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 7/23/2008
Advanced Technology for Children: Beyond Targets
Author: Donald J. Schum, Ph.D.
Description: Modern advanced technology hearing aids allow for the use and adjustment of a variety of signal processing techniques that go beyond gain and compression targets. In this presentation, the effect on speech signals of noise reduction, adaptive directionality, RITE design, FM use and binaural signal processing will be described.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 6/30/2008
Get More with Vigo
Author: Dianne Senay, M.S., CCC-A
Description: Vigo provides dispensers the opportunity to fit high end technology at a mid-level price. This presentation will review the features and fitting process associated with the Vigo product line.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Introductory; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 4/24/2008
Oticon Amigo: FM Made Friendly
Author: Miranda Manyande, M.S., CCC-A
Description: In this seminar, several new Amigo transmitter and receiver options are reviewed. Results from a recent clinical trial and verification techniques are also discussed. This class includes real-time closed captioning.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Introductory, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 2/21/2008
One-Two-Epoq
Author: George Lindley, Ph.D., Au.D.
Description: The Epoq hearing device provides the brain with a rich, natural soundscape that facilitates understanding in complex listening environments. In this presentation, results from clinical trials are reviewed and related to the unique features present in the Epoq device.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 2/7/2008
Women in Audiology: Communicating with Power and Influence
Author: Jan Fraser, Monopolize Marketing, Author
Description: Successful women understand the advantage of assertiveness. They exude confidence with it. They influence people and action. With it, lives are changed. You can be assertive too. In this session you'll learn to draw from a deeper part of you to generate an aura of authority, confidence and genuine self-esteem. We'll begin by exploring your self-perceptions, self-talk and identify how they determine your current style of communication. Despite what some people say, each of us has the ability to communicate effectively with one another, regardless of gender. In this fun and insightful session you learn to identify the conversational rituals of men and women, and use them to your advantage. You'll discover how to be credible when you speak by making sure that your verbal queues match your body language. Are you letting the ineffective communication skills get you stressed? Learn to say what you mean and mean what you say.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0
Publication Date: 1/9/2008
Epoq Streamer: It's Not Just for the Cell Phone
Author: George Lindley Ph.D., Au.D.
Description: The Epoq Streamer provides individuals with hearing loss wireless and wired access to common consumer electronic devices. This seminar will review the use of Streamer with devices other than cell phones including personal and home stereo systems, television, etc. Tips and practical suggestions are provided.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 11/21/2007
Advanced Power Hearing Instruments for Children with Severe-Profound Hearing Loss
Author: Randi Pogash, Au.D.
Description: Results of two recent investigations concerning advanced power hearing instruments and children with severe-to-profound hearing loss are reviewed. Implications for clinical practice are provided.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 8/17/2007
Accessing the Far World with Epoq Streamer
Author: George Lindley, Ph.D., Au.D.
Description: Hearing aid users have long been frustrated by difficulty accessing far world signals such as mobile phones and audio devices. This presentation describes the wireless technologies employed by the Epoq Streamer and outlines operation of this device.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 7/16/2007
Introducing a New Paradigm with Oticon Epoq
Author: Donald J. Schum, Ph.D., CCC-A
Description: The Oticon Epoq represents a paradigm shift in the evolution of hearing aids. Incorporating EarStream technology, this device provides the user with unparalleled access to near and far world stimuli.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 6/8/2007
What's Your Patient's Identity?
Author: George Lindley, Ph.D., Au.D.
Description: Each patient has a unique “identity” given variation in lifestyle, experience (both auditory and non-auditory), communication need and etiology of hearing loss. This presentation will focus on matching patients with appropriate amplification characteristics and prescriptions.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 5/17/2007
Amigo FM Solutions for Adults
Author: Jennifer J. Caldwell, M.S. CCC-A
Description: This course reviews the use of FM systems in improving communication for individuals with hearing loss. Specifically, the features and use of the AMIGO device will be described.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Introductory; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 5/9/2007
Fitting Children with Genie Featuring DSL 5.0
Author: Sheena Oliver, MBA, M.A.
Description: Oticon’s Genie fitting software incorporates numerous pediatric friendly features including the latest version of DSL. This presentation reviews the differences between DSL 5.0 and DSL [i/o] and provides guidelines for customizing the fit to account for pediatric characteristics. Interactive demonstrations are included.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 2/23/2007
Expand Your Fitting Range with Delta XR
Author: George Lindley, Ph.D., Au.D.
Description: The Oticon Delta has been a huge success opening the door to hearing device use for many individuals. With the Delta XR, dispensers can provide this technology to more individuals including experienced hearing aid users and those with significant low frequency loss. Candidacy and fitting issues are discussed.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Not Offered for CEU Credit
Publication Date: 1/8/2007
Real-ear Verification with Advanced Hearing Aids
Author: George Lindley, Ph.D., Au.D.
Description: Using traditional approaches for real-ear verification with advanced technology can provide incomplete and/or inaccurate data. Issues concerning real-ear measures and advanced hearing aid technology are reviewed and include the interaction between test signal and signal processing, verification of advanced features, speech mapping, and impact of open fittings.
Course Type: Recorded Course
CEUs/Hours: Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Publication Date: 1/4/2007
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