Phone: Early Access to Sound with the New Ponto Softband
Course: #29385 1 Hour
The course will review Oticon Medical’s new programming features for Genie Medical 2016.1, specifically for pediatric softband fittings. Focus will be on the new softbands, Ponto 3 processors, DSL-BC fitting rationale and Flogram view, which is similar to SPLogram in hearing aid fittings. A review of FM options and programming for all Ponto devices will be included.
Course created on May 18, 2017
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05-17-17-om-ponto-softband.pdfLearning Outcomes
- After this course learners will be able to describe the benefits of choosing the new softband and Ponto 3 SuperPower for children under 5 years old.
- After this course learners will be able to explain how to select appropriate FM receivers and connect them for school age Ponto users.
- After this course learners will be able to explain how to navigate Genie Medical 2016.1 fitting software when fitting children.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | New Softband - how to make softband binaural |
| 15-25 Minutes | Ponto 3 devices for all Pediatrics |
| 25-35 Minutes | Genie Medical - New features and process. New Surround mode, binaural fittings |
| 35-45 Minutes | DSL-BC fitting algorithm & FL Gram |
| 45-55 Minutes | FM receiver options with all Ponto devices |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q and A |
Course Presenter
Rebecca Cihocki, AuD
Clinical Audiologist, Oticon Medical
Rebecca Cihocki Au.D. joined Oticon Medical in 2012 as the Clinical Audiologist for the western United States. Rebecca earned her Au.D. with Salus University; she also holds a Masters of Science from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Arizona. Dr. Cihocki has over 15 years of clinical audiology experience; including 8 years at the House Ear Clinic, where she specialized in treatment of SSD patients and adults with middle ear disorders. Prior to joining Oticon Medical, Dr. Cihocki worked at Phonak Hearing Instruments as customer trainer in the southwest and territory account manager in Arizona.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Oticon Medical in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event focuses on Oticon Medical products and services but may mention other manufacturer's products when discussing FM receiver options.
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