Course Details

Course # 20315
Not Just Child's Play: Adult FM

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

This course will focus on benefits of FM technology for the adult hearing aid patient. This class will discuss what FM technology is, how it works, and who is a candidate. Features of FM systems and how they can improve the lives of the hearing impaired with a variety of losses, lifestyles and budgets will be reviewed.

This course was recorded on April 12, 2012

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam

After this course, participants will be able to explain how to choose an appropriate adult candidate for FM technology.
After this course, participants will be able to explain the appropriate and meaningful adult FM applications.
After this course, participants will be able to demonstrate ways to counsel the adult patients on how best to use the FM system for difficult listening situations.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-15 Minutes	Background of adult FM and opportunities for benefits
15-30 Minutes	Overview of entire FM product line, including newest additions
30-40 Minutes	Review products options and features
40-55 Minutes	Candidacy for the varying levels of technology
55-60 Minutes	Conclusion; Q and A

Average Rating (23 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments

Review by: Member on January 9, 2013

Very good information and presented in a logical order.

Review by: Member on January 7, 2013

Presented from the patient need perspective.

Review by: Member on December 10, 2012

It was new material for me

Review by: Member on November 6, 2012

understanding fm functions

Review by: Member on October 11, 2012

Easy to follow

Course Information

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Course Presenter

Melanie OBrien, AuD, CCC-A

Mid-Atlantic Customer Trainer for Phonak

Melanie OBrien is the Mid-Atlantic Customer Trainer for Phonak. She joined the Phonak team as an educational trainer in June 2011. Her primary responsibility is for customer training of Phonak hearing aid technology. She received her Au.D. in Audiology from Towson University in 2005. Her previous work experience includes diagnostic audiological evaluations, vestibular testing and rehabilitation, and hearing aid dispensing to pediatric through geriatric populations within various medical settings. Melanie has presented at numerous senior living communities and designed an Auditory Rehabilitation program at a previous employer. Melanie has worked with numerous customers to maximize patient satisfaction with Phonak hearing aids and accessories as well as FM technology. Melanie O'Brien is a full time employee of Phonak working as a Customer Trainer.

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. 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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