Course Details

Course # 15956
The Audiology in Agil

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.2 Intermediate; ACAud/0.2; AHIP/2.0; BAA/2.0; CAA/2.0; CASLPA/2.0; Calif. HADB/2.0 Hearing Aid Related; IHS/2.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/2.0


Course Abstract

Agil is Oticon's new high end product that significantly extends pioneering developments in the areas of both Spatial Audiology and Connectivity. There are many improvements in signal processing, design and practicalities. This white paper provides an overview of the signal processing features and user benefits and the rationale behind the product development.

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam
  • Participants will be able to explain four new features introduced in the Agil product.
  • Participants will be able to explain potential benefits of Agil's new features for patients.
  • Participants will be able to describe advantages of Agil's Rise 2 platform over the original Rise platform.

Average Rating (36 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments

Review by: Member on May 17, 2013
easy to understand
Review by: Member on February 27, 2013
content
Review by: Member on February 26, 2013
written information is easily understood
Review by: Member on February 5, 2013
Presented to the point. The purpose of ANY paper is to simplify the difficult, not to let us know how smart the presenter is. Don Schum'courses and Gus Mueller's courses are always great . We KNOW that they are intelligent guys, but they show no self-aggrandizement.
Review by: Member on January 8, 2013
Interesting concepts!
Review by: Member on January 1, 2013
PRESENTATION AND POINT SUMMARY
Review by: Member on November 12, 2012
Well organized, pertinent to my every day work, very good information on how these topics directly relate to my patients.
Review by: Member on October 27, 2012
I can now more readily and clearly explain the benefits of the Agil sound processing to prospective wearers.
Review by: Member on October 19, 2012
Well organized.
Review by: Member on October 12, 2012
the layout

Course Information

This is a Text/Transcript course published on April 15, 2010 which you can save and print.

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Course Presenter

don schum

Don Schum, PhD

Vice President, Audiology and Professional Relations

Don Schum currently serves as Vice President for Audiology & Professional Relations for Oticon, Inc.  In that capacity, Don has the responsibility to create and implement new Audiological training material, oversee the Audiological training of all employees, develop dispenser support materials and tools, conduct clinical research, and participate in national and international conferences.  Previous to his position at Oticon in Somerset, Don served as the Director of Audiology for the main Oticon office in Copenhagen Denmark.  In addition, he served as the Director of the Hearing Aid Lab at the University of Iowa School of Medicine (1990-1995) and as an Assistant professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (1988-1990).  During his professional career, Don has been an active researcher in the areas of Hearing Aids, Speech Understanding, and Aging.  Don received his B.S. in Speech & Hearing Science from the University of Illinois, his M.A. in Audiology from the University of Iowa, and his Ph.D. in Audiology from Louisiana State University.


Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.2 Intermediate; ACAud/0.2; AHIP/2.0; BAA/2.0; CAA/2.0; CASLPA/2.0; Calif. HADB/2.0 Hearing Aid Related; IHS/2.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/2.0

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 0.2 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 0.2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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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