Course Details Course # 20023 Spectral iQ: Audibly Improving Access to High-Frequency Sounds http://www.audiologyonline.com/audiology-ceus/course/spectral-iq-audibly-improving-access-20023 P1H Register NowPreview Exam 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 article introduces a novel technique for frequency lowering. A description of three frequency lowering strategies is provided, as are data from a clinical trial validating the use of this new strategy. Search Course Listings Browse Course Topics Course Learning Outcomes Preview Exam As a result of this Continuing Education Activity, participants will be able to describe modern implementations of frequency loweringAs a result of this Continuing Education Activity, participants will be able to express some expectations for clinical outcomes related to frequency loweringAs a result of this Continuing Education Activity, participants will be able to explain how to apply some considerations for the prescription of frequency lowering Average Rating (63 Reviews) Most Recent Comments Spectral iQ: Audibly Improving Access to High-Frequency Sounds Review by: Member on April 17, 2013 Excellent use of visuals to explain key concepts. Spectral iQ: Audibly Improving Access to High-Frequency Sounds Review by: Member on April 7, 2013 concise Spectral iQ: Audibly Improving Access to High-Frequency Sounds Review by: Member on February 13, 2013 Comparative information Spectral iQ: Audibly Improving Access to High-Frequency Sounds Review by: Member on February 3, 2013 Good information; I would have liked more detail on the Starkey frequency transposition. Spectral iQ: Audibly Improving Access to High-Frequency Sounds Review by: Member on January 29, 2013 Quick concise information Spectral iQ: Audibly Improving Access to High-Frequency Sounds Review by: Member on January 15, 2013 content Spectral iQ: Audibly Improving Access to High-Frequency Sounds Review by: Member on November 26, 2012 A better way to improve HF sound access Spectral iQ: Audibly Improving Access to High-Frequency Sounds Review by: Member on November 20, 2012 discussion of the range of children's and women's voices Spectral iQ: Audibly Improving Access to High-Frequency Sounds Review by: Member on October 30, 2012 The format was logically presented. The pros and cons of each technology were presented with reasonable neutrality. Spectral iQ: Audibly Improving Access to High-Frequency Sounds Review by: Member on October 20, 2012 Plain and easy to understand Spectral iQ: Audibly Improving Access to High-Frequency Sounds Review by: Member on October 2, 2012 helpful info Course Information This is a Text/Transcript course published on February 20, 2012 which you can save and print. Review Technical Requirements Visit our Contact us page or give us a call if you have questions. Course Presenters Jason A. Galster, PhD Manager of Clinical Comparative Research Jason Galster, Ph.D., is Manager of Clinical Comparative Research with Starkey Laboratories, Inc. He investigates the clinical outcomes of modern hearing aid technology while ensuring that product claims are accurate and backed by supporting evidence. Galster has held a clinical position as a pediatric audiologist and worked as a research audiologist on topics that include signal processing, physical room acoustics, and amplification in populations with hearing loss. Galster holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Purdue University and a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. Susie Valentine, PhD Research Audiologist Susie Valentine, Ph.D., is a Research Audiologist with Starkey Laboratories, Inc. She holds a certificate of clinical competence in audiology and has worked as a clinical audiologist at the Indiana University Hearing Clinic, where she received her Ph.D. Valentine holds a bachelor’s from Lenoir-Rhyne University and a Master’s in audiology from the University of Tennessee. J. Andrew Dundas, PhD Research Audiologist specializing in the development of advanced hearing aid technologies J. Andrew (Drew) Dundas, Ph.D., is a Research Audiologist specializing in the development of advanced hearing aid technologies. His current research interests include the development of prescriptive algorithms and the investigation of the effects of hearing aid processing on music perception. Prior to joining Starkey, Drew worked and studied at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where his research included investigations of vestibular assessment tools, hearing aid outcome measure development, and tests for the detection of cochlear dead regions. Kelly Fitz, PhD Digital Signal Processing Engineer Kelly Fitz, Ph.D., is a Digital Signal Processing Engineer specializing in the design and implementation of audio analysis, processing and synthesis algorithms. As Senior DSP Research Engineer at Starkey, he conducts research combining hearing science, psychoacoustics, and signal processing to explore the perceptual consequences of hearing loss and hearing aids. Fitz has a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. 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. If you have any technical questions or problems related to this course, please contact AudiologyOnline toll free at 800-753-2160 To Top
