Course Details

Course # 11955
Maximizing Speech Intelligibility for Open Canal Fittings

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/0.1; AHIP/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0 Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0

Course Abstract

Psychoacoustic models for speech intelligibility and loudness can be used successfully for deriving a prescriptive fitting rule specifically to high frequency hearing losses. This article describes the development of a new prescriptive fitting algorithm for high frequency hearing losses, OPEN, including a detailed rationale and supporting clinical studies.

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam

As a result of this Continuing Education Activity, readers will be able to define Open Loop Gain (OLG) measurement and explain the purpose and relevance in regard to fitting open canal hearing instruments
As a result of this Continuing Education Activity, readers will be able to describe the rationale for the development of the OPEN algorithm
As a result of this Continuing Education Activity, readers will be able to explain the outcomes of studies of the OPEN algorithm with regard to ratings of sound quality, feedback, speech intelligibility

Average Rating (17 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments

Review by: Member on February 14, 2013

well written course that helps my understanding of feedback and ways to minimize it

Review by: Member on January 27, 2013

easy to understand

Review by: Member on December 28, 2012

very detailed

Course Information

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Course Presenters

Josef Chalupper, PhD

product training and coordination of clinical studies and field trials on a worldwide basis.

Dr. Chalupper received his Diploma degree in electrical engineering and information technology in 1996 and his Ph.D. degree in 2002 from the Technical University of Munich. From 1997 to 2001, he was a Member of the Technical Acoustics Group, the Institute for Man-Machine Communication and the Technical University of Munich, where he worked on psychoacoustic modeling of the normal and hearing-impaired auditory system and related applications.
Since 2001, he has been with Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH, Erlangen, where he is concerned with research and development of fitting and signal processing algorithms for hearing aids and currently responsible for audiological product definition, product training and coordination of clinical studies and field trials on a worldwide basis.

Robert Kasanmascheff

Robert Kasanmascheff received his Diploma degree in electrical engineering and informationtechnology in 2001 from the University of applied science Nuremberg.
Since 2001, he has been with Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH, Erlangen, where he is concerned with research and development of fitting and signal processing algorithms for hearing aids.

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/0.1; AHIP/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.

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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).

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. Long-Term Sponsorship number LTS-S0035.

AudiologyOnline.com is approved by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board to provide CEUs, approval number PDP 267.

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