Phone: Widex Fundamentals Course 4: A Widex For Everyone - When, How, & Why
Course: #29210 1 Hour
This is course # 4 in a series of 6 that examines Widex basics and what makes our sound so natural for patients. You’ve identified the hearing loss, now are you confident making the right recommendation? Learn how to best describe, explain, and recommend the level of technology, the style and fit, as well as accessory for the patient.
Course created on June 19, 2017
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06-19-17-everyone.pdfLearning Outcomes
- After this course learners will be able to describe ways to uncover and identify the patients needs.
- After this course learners will be able to explain each technology Widex provides to their patient in a way that helps the patient find the best fit for their lifestyle.
- After this course learners will be able to explain how to make a strong recommendation to suit the needs of the patient communication needs.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | How to uncover your patient's needs |
| 15-35 Minutes | Technology Level Differences and Application to Patient Lifestyle: 440/330/220/110 |
| 35-55 Minutes | Recommendation and explanation to the patient to close the sale |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q and A |
Course Presenter
Cornelia Bugg, AuD
Professional Education Manager
After receiving her Doctorate of Audiology from Indiana University in 2011, Corey joined a private practice where she pursued her passion for helping people hear better that dates back to her grandfather. In fitting her grandfather with correctly fit hearing aids and seeing him express his ability to enjoy life again, this is where Corey’s love for treating hearing loss began and has brought her to where she is today. As a part of her private practice she was the director of the Audiology staff and student extern supervisor. Corey joined Widex in 2017. Corey specializes in providing technical, clinical, and product support to providers to help bring that same life changing experience for all patients with the highest quality amplification.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Widex in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event focuses on Widex products and services and will not include info on other products or services.
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