Phone: Get Connected - Go Beyond. Widex Made-For-iPhone Technology
Course: #28489 1 Hour
This course reviews new features and benefits in the new Widex Beyond. A review of these features will demonstrate the benefit the hearing aid user can experience such as having access to a wider input dynamic range which allows for a faithful reproduction of environmental sounds. This course also reviews new accessories and the latest updates to Compass GPS programming software.
Course created on December 12, 2016
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121216widexbeyond-ho.pdfLearning Outcomes
- After this course learners will be able to discuss and demonstrate the features of Widex Beyond hearing aid technology and to effectively counsel patients on the benefits of this technology.
- After this course learners will be able to explain how to select appropriate products to recommend to patients based upon their needs and the features available in the product and software.
- After this course learners will be able to explain how to utilize tools within the software to fine tune hearing instruments to address patient needs.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Beyond Features |
| 20-45 Minutes | Widex Beyond |
| 45-55 Minutes | Compass 2.2 |
| 55-60 Minutes | Conclusion; Q and A |
Course Presenters
Janelle Shaw, AuD
Professional Education Manager
After receiving her Master’s degree in Audiology from Arizona State University in 1999, Janelle joined a private practice where she did diagnostic hearing evaluations on adults and pediatrics as well as vestibular diagnostic testing and treatment. This is where she found her passion for hearing aids in providing hearing impaired individuals the chance to improve their quality of life. In 2004, Janelle left private practice to work in a health care clinic providing the same diagnostic hearing and vestibular testing. Here she was exposed to administration and marketing duties as well. In 2009, she received her AuD from the Arizona School of Health Sciences in Mesa, AZ.
Jennifer Wright, AuD
Professional Training Audiologist
Dr. Wright received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Texas and her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Texas at Dallas. Before working for Widex, Jennifer worked as a clinical audiologist in North and West Texas. Jennifer enjoys working as a Professional Training Audiologist for Widex because it allows her to do what she enjoys most, training clinicians and working with them to help their patients. Jennifer now resides in the Dallas area and is the Professional Training Audiologist for the state of Texas.
Financial: Jennifer Wright is employed by Widex. Non-financial: Jennifer Wright has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Widex in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event focuses on Widex products and services and will not include info on other products or services.
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