Course Details

Course # 17771
The New Industry Standard: Rayovac Mercury Free

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/1.0; 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

Learn the latest in industry trends and legislation relating to hearing aid batteries, technology advancements in Mercury Free formulations and what this all means for your practice and your patients.

This course was recorded on January 14, 2011

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam

Upon completing this course learners will be able to list several of the harmful effects of mercury.
Upon completing this course learners will be able to explain why mercury is currently used in hearing aid batteries and why it will no longer be needed.
Upon completing this course learners will be able to describe the features and benefits of Rayovac's mercury free anode and improved cathode.

Time-ordered Agenda

10-35 Minutes	Mercury Free technology overview
35-40 Minutes	Consumer feedback
40-55 Minutes	Mercury Free performance testing
55-60 Minutes	Conclusion / Q & A

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Course Information

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Course Presenters

Kevin Kouba, BBA, MBA

Senior Director-Professional Hearing Aid North America

Kevin Kouba is the Senior Director of Sales in Rayovac’s professional hearing aid battery division, working with hearing instrument manufacturers, hearing healthcare distributors, and hearing health practitioners. He has been with Rayovac for 18 years, working in new product development, marketing, and sales. Kevin received a BBA from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and his MBA from Edgewood College.

Denis Carpenter, BS

Rayovac Zinc Air Technical Manager

Denis Carpenter is the Zinc Air Technical Manager at Rayovac. He has been at Rayovac for 30 years and was on the original zinc air development team. Denis has held a position on the International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) committee since 1999 and is also a member of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) committee. In 2008 Denis was recognized by the IEC, celebrating his career-long contribution to improvements in hearing aid battery technology and his ‘exceptional’ work towards international standardization in electro-technology. He earned his BS in Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/1.0; 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

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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 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. 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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