This course is an operational tutorial for the Affinity Suite Audiometry Module software program. It will provide a complete overview of the new Affinity Suite 2.04 software so that users can become more proficient and knowledgeable with the software capabilities.
Learning Outcomes
- Upon completing this course learners will be able to list the steps involved in creating individual protocols
- Upon completing this course learners will be able to describe the PC controls for administering routine audiometric tests
- Upon completing this course learners will be able to explain how to use the Print/report layout creation techniques
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introductions and overview |
| 5-10 Minutes | Initializing the Affinity Suite. A. NOAH - defining Audiometry icon B. OtoAccess C. Stand Alone - useful if other programs crash |
| 10-20 Minutes | Orientation to the Pure Tone Screen A. Display Layout B. F - Quick Keys C. Numeric Quick Keys D. Alternate Quick Keys E. Modes of testing operation |
| 20-30 Minutes | Orientation to the Speech Test Screen A. SRT & WR Tables B. How to edit table data C. Utilizing Speech Presentation Modes (Mic, CD, Wavefiles) |
| 30-35 Minutes | Accessing other specialty tests A. Hearing Loss Simulation B. Master Hearing Aid C. Others |
| 35-45 Minutes | The Setup Menu A. How to access B. Show/Hide Protocols C. General Setup - Symbol Editor D. Designing Protocols |
| 45-55 Minutes | Print Wizard A. How to Edit B. Creating your own C. Setting as default D. Preview Printout E. Quick Printing Results |
| 55-60 Minutes | Question and Answer Period |
Presented By
David P. Speidel
MS FAAA
Director of Audiology services
For the past 13 years, David Speidel has worked within the manufacturing sector of the hearing industry as a sales manager, product manager and most recently the Director of Audiology services for Interacoustics. He has Masters Degree in Audiology from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with one additional year of post graduate work at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and a fellowship at the VA Medical Center. David has 3 years of clinical experience within ENT and Hearing Aid Dispensing practices with an additional 15 years of experience within the special instrumentation business as a sales manager, trainer and instructor.
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American Academy of Audiology
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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.
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.