Course Details Course # 20370 The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient http://www.audiologyonline.com/audiology-ceus/course/emergence-hearing-loss-in-adult-20370 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 Age-related sensorineural hearing loss occurs over the course of years for most patients. In this seminar, we examined what we know about how patients become aware of the presence of hearing loss and how they react to this new reality in their life. Search Course Listings Browse Course Topics Course Learning Outcomes Preview Exam After this course learners will be able to describe the typical process of emerging awareness of hearing loss in the adultAfter this course learners will be able to identify the most typical reaction patterns to the awareness of hearing lossAfter this course learners will be able to explain how to modify patient counseling to account for the awareness and reaction process of the typical adult Time-ordered Agenda 0-5 Minutes Introduction 5-15 Minutes Physiological course of presbycusis 15-35 Minutes Stages of recognition 35-45 Minutes Typical reaction patterns in adults 45-55 Minutes Adjustment to counseling approaches 55-60 Minutes Final comments; Q and A Average Rating (139 Reviews) Most Recent Comments The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on March 7, 2013 the bringing together of many interesting studies The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on February 19, 2013 Perceived loss and importance to each person is different and a challenge. The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on January 17, 2013 good topic. The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on January 13, 2013 The material was presented in an easy to follow and understand format The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on December 31, 2012 Good information. The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on December 22, 2012 Well organized review of things to consider when taking care of patients. The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on December 18, 2012 Interesting and relevant topic The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on December 17, 2012 Good summary of content The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on November 28, 2012 I think this area is forgotten sometimes in our industry. After years of working with patients in ALF's and nursing homes, and seeing the consequences of untreated hearing, I believe if we focused more on how improving hearing would IMPROVER THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE, everyone would benefit. It is key!! The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on November 27, 2012 Unique summary of survey data. A helpful reminder of how to approach counseling people with hearing loss. The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on November 25, 2012 Very relevant topic. The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on November 20, 2012 Great information about how to communicate with patients using their thought process The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on November 16, 2012 Puts a focus on those intangible factors that are not always objectively measurable as related to the hearing aid decision process. The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on November 13, 2012 the relevance to the clientelle served in this practice The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on November 2, 2012 The topic is important. The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on October 29, 2012 The completed studies that were done to obtain the facts about the willingness of the patient to accept his or her hearing problems. The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on October 19, 2012 it was well presented and succinct The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on October 17, 2012 The research studies presented were good information The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on October 14, 2012 It was well organized and easy to understand. The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on October 14, 2012 The information was excellent and insightful. Great job summarizing several research The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on October 11, 2012 it was applicable to patient care The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on October 10, 2012 interesting The Emergence of Hearing Loss in the Adult Patient Review by: Member on October 8, 2012 good to stop and think way beyond the audiogram--I think we as audiologists get so focused on the testing and results--thats who we are! Course Information This is a Text/Transcript course published on April 20, 2012 which you can save and print. Review Technical Requirements Visit our Contact us page or give us a call if you have questions. Course Presenter Donald J. Schum, PhD Vice President of Audiology and Professional Relations Don Schum currently serves as Vice President for Audiology & Professional Relations for Oticon, Inc. Previous to his position at Oticon in Somerset, Don served as the Director of Audiology for the main Oticon office in Copenhagen Denmark. In addition, he served as the Director of the Hearing Aid Lab at the University of Iowa, School of Medicine (1990-1995) and as an Assistant professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (1988-1990). During his professional career, Dr. Schum has been an active researcher in the areas of Hearing Aids, Speech Understanding, and Outcome Measures. (B.S. in Speech & Hearing Science, University of Illinois M.A. in Audiology, University of Iowa Ph.D. in Audiology, Louisiana State University.) Disclosure: none 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. Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners of Ontario The Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners of Ontario (AHIP) represents and guide its members in their practice which include, the testing and selecting, fitting and dispensing hearing instruments and associated devices in the best interest of the hard of hearing of Ontario. Audiology Online is an approved provider of approved educational activities for AHIP Members. One hour of coursework equals 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU). British Academy of Audiology This course has been accredited with 1 CPD point/s by the British Academy of Audiology. Canadian Academy of Audiology The Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) supports and assists its members in the attainment of continuing education towards an individual professional development plan as required by their Provincial Regulatory Colleges and Provincial Associations. Audiology Online is an approved provider of educational activities for CAA members. 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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