Course Details Course # 14902 The Benefits of Nonlinear Frequency Compression for People with Mild Hearing Loss http://www.audiologyonline.com/audiology-ceus/course/benefits-nonlinear-frequency-compression-for-14902 P1H Register NowPreview Exam CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/0.1; 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 The effectiveness of Phonak's proprietary nonlinear frequency compression algorithm, SoundRecover, has been documented for more significant degrees hearing loss. This article details a study that investigated whether SoundRecover provides sufficient benefit for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. Search Course Listings Browse Course Topics Course Learning Outcomes Preview Exam Readers will be able to explain the benefits of SoundRecover for mild hearing loss as found in this study.Readers will be able to explain the Logatom test as a sensitive test method to evaluate the benefits hearing instrument benefits in cases of mild hearing lossReaders will be able to explain the difficulties of speech discrimination between soft, high-frequency sounds such as /f/ and /s/ people for people with mild hearing loss. Average Rating (57 Reviews) Most Recent Comments The Benefits of Nonlinear Frequency Compression for People with Mild Hearing Loss Review by: Member on April 17, 2013 Short, concise article. Other companies use more bandwidth to fit these losses, its good to see additional data to sho this method is successful too for comfort and clarity. The Benefits of Nonlinear Frequency Compression for People with Mild Hearing Loss Review by: Member on April 5, 2013 This was a course I should have taken a long time ago. Much of what was covered I have learned clinically, but it was interesting to read up on the topic. The Benefits of Nonlinear Frequency Compression for People with Mild Hearing Loss Review by: Member on March 4, 2013 Interesting research The Benefits of Nonlinear Frequency Compression for People with Mild Hearing Loss Review by: Member on February 15, 2013 Very well organized, and logical, easy to understand explanations The Benefits of Nonlinear Frequency Compression for People with Mild Hearing Loss Review by: Member on January 16, 2013 I use this sound recover for clients with mild hearing loss already . It confirms the experiences that I have already had. The Benefits of Nonlinear Frequency Compression for People with Mild Hearing Loss Review by: Member on January 2, 2013 New information The Benefits of Nonlinear Frequency Compression for People with Mild Hearing Loss Review by: Member on December 6, 2012 Clear and simple The Benefits of Nonlinear Frequency Compression for People with Mild Hearing Loss Review by: Member on December 5, 2012 Research strategy and outcome were described in a manner that was easily understood and relevant. The Benefits of Nonlinear Frequency Compression for People with Mild Hearing Loss Review by: Member on November 30, 2012 The explanation of SoundRecover The Benefits of Nonlinear Frequency Compression for People with Mild Hearing Loss Review by: Member on November 12, 2012 It filled in some gaps in my compression knowledge. The Benefits of Nonlinear Frequency Compression for People with Mild Hearing Loss Review by: Member on November 12, 2012 clear The Benefits of Nonlinear Frequency Compression for People with Mild Hearing Loss Review by: Member on November 6, 2012 clear wordage Course Information This is a Text/Transcript course published on November 19, 2009 which you can save and print. Review Technical Requirements Visit our Contact us page or give us a call if you have questions. Course Presenters Michael Boretzki, PhD Dr. Michael Boretzki studied psychology, specializing in the psychology of perception and psycho-physics. For over 10 years he worked at the Psychologisches Institut of the University of Würzburg in a team headed up by Prof. Otto Heller. In 1997, he moved to Phonak where he was initially employed as an audiologist and trainer. In 2001, he transferred to the research and development department at Phonak in order to work on the development of a new adjustment software for hearing aids. Since 2005, he has headed up research projects on new adjustment methods and is a member of the department of advanced products at Phonak AG, Switzerland. Andrea Kegel research audiologist Andrea Kegel: Business psychologist Andrea Kegel has been a research audiologist at the Universitätsspital in Zürich, Switzerland since 2008 and has supported Michael Boretzki in his development work on new hearing aid adjustment methods. Disclosure: Instructor Disclosure: Not available. The content for this program was developed and published prior to the ASHA Continuing Education Board requiring instructional personnel to provide financial and nonfinancial disclosure statements. Continuing Education Information CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/0.1; 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. Australian College of Audiology AudiologyOnline courses are approved for Continuing Education Points by the Australian College of Audiology. Automatic ACAud Approval Number 20000. This course is offered for 0.1 CEP. 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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. 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