CEU Courses

Accessories can enhance the overall hearing aid fitting. When fitting Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids, understand the “what”, “why” and “how” of these two optional accessories.

This webinar will discuss a clinical test protocol for evaluating and comparing adult patient benefit of a bone anchored system(s) during an acute simulation appointment.

Historically, adults with normal hearing thresholds have not been candidates for traditional hearing devices, even though a sizeable number of individuals in this group self-report communication difficulties. This course will review the emerging research that shows the linkage between subclinical hearing loss and other conditions such as cognitive decline and depressive symptoms. Additionally, the course will review emerging intervention strategies that hearing care professionals can recommend for this group.

It is estimated that about 10% of adults with hearing loss are in the severe to profound range. Although cochlear implant candidacy requirements have recently expanded, most of the individuals with severe and profound hearing loss still depend on traditional hearing aids for day-to-day communication. This course will examine non-implantable interventions for adults with severe-profound hearing loss.

Today’s consumers desire ease, convenience and flexibility. Technology continues to evolve with recent strides in connectivity supporting consumer demand, yet can elicit challenges. Attendees will learn how to successfully fit and connect Unitron hearing instruments with Bluetooth™ devices and easy-to-use solutions. We will also provide supportive tips to ensure success with connectivity to best support your patients.

In this short course we will review how the MoreSound Intelligence feature in Oticon More works. We will review the default settings and options hearing care professionals have to customize this feature in Genie 2 for individual patient needs and preferences.

This course will review the relationship between hearing loss of adult-onset, plus the quality of life and how it can be measured in the clinic. Several factors related to the quality of life, including social, functional, physical, and emotional aspects will be covered. Specific measures of quality of life that can be implemented in an audiology clinic will also be discussed.

Measuring hyperacusis in children is an important skill for the audiologist. Using an adapted Loudness Discomfort Level (LDL) assessment protocol provides valuable information and treatment progress data points. Hyperacusis is an unusual condition that can be present in pediatric populations and deserves attention and professional assessment.

Introducing Extend, a brand-new technology platform, featuring several new technologies and advanced features. This course will provide hearing care professionals the knowledge and tools needed to understand Extend and our newest product offering, Radiant.

Hearing aid fittings can be enhanced by understanding the effects of available acoustic couplings. This course will review the current earmold options offered by Signia for BTE and RIC hearing instruments and will explore hearing protection options for your patients.