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LACE (Listening and Auditory Communication Enhancement), is a cost effective, home-based, interactive adaptive computer program designed to engage the adult hearing impaired listener in the hearing aid fitting process, provide listening strategies, build confidence, and address cognitive changes characteristic of the aging process. Concepts underlying the development of this therapy will be described.
   This is a Live Course which requires a Windows computer with speakers/headphones and a high-speed internet (Cable/DSL or faster) connection to participate. Take the short Test Drive to prepare your computer for this event. More information available in the FAQs/Help section.
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Start Time: 8:00 p.m. (Eastern) / 5:00 p.m. (Pacific)
Length: 120 minutes
Cost: Free to View
Course Presenter(s)
Robert W. Sweetow, Ph.D., FAAA, Director of Audiology, Professor of Otolaryngology, University of California, San Francisco
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Additional Course Information
Patients presenting similar audiometric profiles frequently obtain diverse benefit from amplification. One reason is related to the optimal integration of acoustic, linguistic, and environmental cues. Hearing-impaired individuals have neural plastic changes along with relearning of sound patterns. Some individuals utilize compensatory strategies that may result in successful hearing aid use. Others, however, are not so fortunate. Modern hearing aids can provide audibility, but may not rectify spectral and temporal resolution, susceptibility to noise, or degradation of cognitive skills associated with aging. Auditory training has long been advocated to enhance communication but has never been time or cost-effective. LACE (Listening and Auditory Communication Enhancement), is a cost effective, home-based, interactive adaptive computer program designed to engage the adult hearing impaired listener in the hearing aid fitting process, provide listening strategies, build confidence, and address cognitive changes characteristic of the aging process. Concepts underlying the development of this therapy will be described. The software will be demonstrated and multi-site validation data will be presented.
Course Objectives
- At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to discuss the basic concepts of neural plasticity and cognitive degradation associated with aging.
- At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to describe a new low-cost, minimal time investment interactive training procedure to engage patients in auditory rehabilitation.
- At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to use the above concepts in order to counsel patients, physicians, and insurers about the necessity for audiologic rehabilitation in conjunction with hearing aid fittings.
Time-ordered Agenda
| 7:00 – 7:05 pm Central Time |
Introduction & Welcome |
| 7:05 – 7:15 pm |
Limitations of Hearing Aids
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| 7:15 – 7:25 pm |
Neural Plasticity |
| 7:25 – 7:35 pm |
Elements of Communications
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| 7:35 – 7:45 pm |
Cognitive Deficits
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| 7:45 – 8:00 pm |
Auditory Processing Disorders
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| 8:00 – 8:10 pm |
Current Status of Audiologic Rehabilitation
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| 8:10 – 8:15 pm |
Principles of Learning Theory
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| 8:25 – 8:35 pm |
Introduction to Listening and Communication Enhancement |
| 8:35 – 8:45 pm |
Test Data |
| 8:45 – 9:00 pm |
Conclusion & Questions |
Continuing Education Information
Offered: AAA/0.2 Intermediate; ASHA/0.2 Intermediate, Professional; CAA/2.0; CASLPA/2.0; IHS/2.0
Time will be allowed for interaction between the participants and the presenter.
Login and logout times will be recorded and documented.
Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.
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Audiology Online is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer AAA CEUs for this activity. Refer to each activity for specific information about the CEUs offered. Academy approval of this continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
This course is offered for 0.2
ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional Area)
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.
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.
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.
If you have any technical questions or problems related to this course, please contact Audiology Online toll free at 1-800-753-2160.
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