This course will answer questions such as: What is the difference in acoustics, frequency response, hearing loss, etc. between various earmolds and other couplers to standard and open ear over-the-ear devices? What should be considered when taking an earmold impression? What can Interton build to help support good design and fit to deliver optimal sound quality and meet targets?
Learning Outcomes
- Upon completing this course learners will be able to explain how to select an earmold based on degree of loss.
- Upon completing this course learners will be able to explain how to select proper venting related to hearing loss.
- Upon completing this course learners will be able to describe the acoustic couplers for high power gain receiver devices.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Welcome and Agenda Overview |
| 5-25 Minutes | Earmold Overview and Discussion |
| 25-40 Minutes | TruFit Material and Process |
| 40-50 Minutes | Earmold Impression Considerations |
| 50-60 Minutes | Questions and Answers |
Presented By
Robin Donha
AuD FAAA, CCC-A
National Training Manager
Robin is graduate of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She has worked with Interton as an account manager and the National Training Manager for the last three years. Previously, Robin fit and dispensed hearing aids at the West Texas Rehab Center in Abilene, TX. Robin has also been a national presenter for HealthNet.com, and a presenter and charter member of the Abilene Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) formerly Self-Help for the Hard of Hearing (SHHH). She has also been a presenter and/or public speaker on Audiology related issues with organizations such as Audiology On-line, Oticon Pediatrics, HLAA, the Lion’s Club, Texas Health Fairs, Universities and/or other Educational settings, and Industrial settings, to name a few.
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American Academy of Audiology
AudiologyOnline is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 0.10 AAA CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy's Code of Ethics. 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 incorporating HAASA
AudiologyOnline courses are approved for Continuing Professional Development points by the Australian College of Audiology incorporating HAASA. ACAud inc. HAASA Endorsement Number 2025127. This course is offered for 0.10 CPD points.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Advanced Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
British Academy of Audiology
This course has been accredited with 1.00 CPD point/s by the British Academy of Audiology.
Canadian Academy of Audiology
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California Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau
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 for Aging and Disability Services
Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Approved for 1.00 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Audiologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Long-Term Sponsorship number LTS-S0035.
Speech-Language & Audiology Canada
Clinically certified members of Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with AudiologyOnline. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All SAC members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.