Phone: 20Q: The Ins and Outs of Frequency Lowering Amplification
Course: #22539 1 Hour
This article discusses considerations for fitting, fine tuning and verifying frequency lowering technology, in an engaging question and answer format.
Please note: You may earn ABA Tier 1 credits for this course if you complete it as part of course 23076, “Frequency Lowering Amplification: Function, Clinical Applications, and Practical Tips.” Course 23076 contains all three 20Q articles in our frequency lowering series. ABA Tier 1 CEUs can be earned only when all modules are completed as part of course 23076.
Course created on May 8, 2013
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course learners will be able to discuss considerations for fitting frequency lowering technology
- After this course learners will be able to discuss considerations for verifying frequency lowering technology
- After this course learners will be able to list resources for fitting, verifying and measuring outcome with frequency lowering technology
Course Presenter
Susan Scollie, PhD
Associate Professor and a Faculty Scholar, National Centre for Audiology, Western University
Dr. Susan Scollie is an Associate Professor and a Faculty Scholar at the National Centre for Audiology at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada. With colleagues, she developed version 5.0 of the DSL Method for hearing aid fitting. Her current research focuses on the evaluation of DSL5, frequency compression signal processing, and outcomes for infants and children who use hearing aids.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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