Course Details

Course # 20924
Siemens Expert Series: Understanding Compression - Some of the Finer Points

Disclosure: This course is presented by Siemens in partnership with AudiologyOnline.

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

Course Abstract

This course reviews how both input and output compression can be individually adjusted to match a patient's loudness growth, dynamic range and loudness discomfort. Time constants are reviewed, and pros and cons for both short and long fitting schemes are discussed.
Case examples show how compression settings can be verified, and also adjusted following the fitting to accommodate specific needs of the patient.

Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

This course was recorded on August 3, 2012

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam

At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to list the advantages of different attack and release times
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to describe the potential advantages of expansion
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to describe how compression can be adjusted for different user complaints

Time-ordered Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-10 Minutes	Review common kneepoint and ratio settings
10-30 Minutes	Compression attack and release times
30-45 Minutes	Advantages of expansion
45-55 Minutes	Adjusting compression based on patient comments
55-60 Minutes	Conclusion; Q and A

Average Rating (22 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments

Review by: Member on December 10, 2012

Reiterated in a different way some of the trickier acpects of compression

Review by: Member on October 3, 2012

engaging speaker, good handouts I will use in clinical situations

Course Information

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Course Presenter

Gus Mueller, PhD

Dr. H. Gustav Mueller is Professor of Audiology, Vanderbilt University, and has a private consulting practice nestled between the tundra and reality in Bismarck, ND. He is a Contributing Editor at AudiologyOnline, and the Senior Audiology consultant for Siemens Hearing Instruments. He also holds faculty positions with the University of Northern Colorado and Rush University. Dr. Mueller is a Founder of the American Academy of Audiology, a Fellow of ASHA, serves on the editorial boards of several audiology journals, and is the Hearing Aids Series Editor for Plural Publishing. He is an internationally known workshop lecturer, and has published nearly 200 articles and book chapters on diagnostic audiology and hearing aid applications. He is the author of the books Communication Disorders in Aging, Probe Microphone Measurements, The Audiologists’ Desk Reference, Volumes I and II, and most recently, Fitting and Dispensing Hearing Aids.

Disclosure: Presenter is a Senior Consultant for Siemens USA

Continuing Education Information

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

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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).

American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional Area)

British Academy of Audiology

This course has been accredited with 1 CPD point/s by the British Academy of Audiology.

Canadian Academy of Audiology

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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.

Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Certified members of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with Audiology Online. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All CASLPA members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.

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.

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