CEU Courses

Many aspects of cognition and auditory processing decline with normal aging, and this makes it difficult to hear in challenging situations, even without the additional problems caused by peripheral hearing loss. There is a huge amount of literature about hearing and aging. This course summarizes relevant findings and discusses the processes of normal aging that particularly affect speech perception.

Music and Hearing Aids: A Clinical Approach is a relevant guide for hearing health professionals working with hard-of-hearing musicians and enthusiasts, offering practical strategies to optimize amplified music for this population. The book provides a reader-friendly exploration of wavelength acoustics and essential music basics while also identifying gaps in research and technology for potential field advancements.

This course reviews patterns of noise-induced cell death, changes in sound evoked hair cell and neuron response, and functional deficits, including both threshold shift and deficits “beyond the audiogram.” As investigational inner ear medicines enter clinical testing for possible prevention of cochlear injury or cochlear regeneration indications, reliable diagnostic metrics for specific cell and nerve injuries are becoming increasingly important.

The refreshed Remote Plus app delivers a truly personalized experience to every patient by empowering them with easy-to-use customization options.

An overview for the hearing healthcare professional about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders is provided in this course. Strategies for assessment and diagnosis, improving communication with patients, understanding and managing behavioral challenges, care planning and promoting independence are discussed. Methods for supporting family and caregivers are also described.

Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for providing appropriate treatment and improving patients' quality of life. Treatment approaches can range from canalith repositioning maneuvers for BPPV to lifestyle modifications and medication for conditions like Meniere's disease. This course will discuss the incidence, diagnostic approaches, spectrum of disorders, and typical symptoms clinicians must understand to provide effective care and support to individuals with vestibular disorders, ultimately enhancing their wellbeing.

In this interview with Signia expert, Jerry Weber, the listener will come away with a general understanding of the managed care channel within the hearing care profession, and how to align this channel to best fit into your practice. Jerry will also provide guidance on how practices can remain competitive/profitable as managed care continues to gain traction in many places around the US.

This course provides the opportunity to learn the basics of bone anchored hearing systems including the Oticon Medical Ponto and how to start working with Oticon Medical.

In an industry with so many products and features to choose from, hearing aid selection can be overwhelming – both for the wearer and the Hearing Care Professional (HCP). This course is designed for HCPs aiming to enhance the ease and efficiency of their hearing aid recommendations. With implementable suggestions and unique counseling tools, this course will equip providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately align the goals and priorities of the wearer with the most optimal Widex hearing solution.

Dave Fabry, Starkey's chief hearing health officer, talks to someone who works hard every day to make life easier and more efficient for hearing healthcare providers. Laura Woodworth, is the principal product manager here at Starkey with a special focus on our Pro Fit fitting software. We're going to chat with her a little bit about that, as well as her process for gathering feedback directly from hearing care professionals and putting that intel and feedback into action.