Phone: Managing Severe Tinnitus Cases: Widex Zen Therapy II
Course: #22561 1 Hour
This course reviews a comprehensive process in working with patients who report severe cases of tinnitus. The tools and counseling techniques will comfortably guide you through a process of meeting the needs of these patients and recommendations for appropriate referral considerations.
Course created on July 9, 2013
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070913wzt2-severecases.pdfLearning Outcomes
- After this course learners will be able to explain how to assess patients' tinnitus in order to recommend an appropriate tinnitus treatment plan.
- After this course learners will be able to describe the ultimate goal of an effective tinnitus treatment plan and list the key components.
- After this course learners will be able to list the advantages of using Widex technology for amplification when treating patients with tinnitus.
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | Introduction and Intake/Assessment Process Tools |
| 10-25 Minutes | Patient Education and Counseling including the link between stress/relaxation and tinnitus annoyance |
| 25-35 Minutes | Amplification Effectiveness and Widex Hearing Aids |
| 35-45 Minutes | Advanced fittings using Sound Stimulation: Zen Tones/Fractals |
| 45-55 Minutes | Cognitive Behavioral Intervention based therapy |
| 55-60 Minutes | Conclusion; Q and A |
Course Presenter
Lesley Ericsson, AuD, FAAA
Professional Training Audiologist
Lesley Ericsson is originally from the outskirts of Boston, but has spent most of her professional career in Florida. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Hearing from Boston University and her Master’s Degree in Audiology from the University of Connecticut and earned her Doctorate in Audiology at University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.
She joined Widex USA in 2011 as a Professional Training Audiologist, building on her background in medical and educational facilities as well as 15 years as the co-founder and co-owner of a successful private practice in Sarasota, FL. Her special interests are hearing rehabilitation through the combined use of innovative technology and effective patient counseling as well as business development and marketing for independent practices.
Lesley is Board Certified in Audiology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. She is also an active member of the Florida Academy of Audiology, of which she is past president.
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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