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Published: 3/4/2009
Talk to Me! outlines the challenges faced by cochlear implant users with both landline and cellular telephones. We will discuss ways to overcome barriers such as “phone phobia” and explore ideas for listening practice. The latest phone features and assistive listening gadgets will be reviewed, and we will explore the telecoil feature and how to optimize that setting in various environments. We will conclude with tips for selecting the best telephone to meet ones specific needs.
   This is a Recorded Course which requires either a Windows-based computer or a Mac with speakers/headphones to view. More information available in the FAQs/Help section.
Length: 60 minutes
Cost: Free to View
Course Objectives
- Upon completing this course, participants will be able to identify the major issues cochlear implant users face when using telephones
- Upon completing this course, participants will be able to list examples of listening strategies and rehabilitation ideas to help a cochlear implant user prepare for “auditory only” situations
- Upon completing this course, participants will be able to describe a number of different types of telephones and various assistive listening products
- Upon completing this course, participants will be able to explain how a Telecoil works and illustrate its value in regard to telephone use
- Upon completing this course, participants will be able to define FCC ratings for cellular compatibility with hearing devices and summarize the steps for selecting an appropriate cellular headset to meet specific needs
Course Instructor(s)
Linn Tearney, Peer Support Specialist – ALDs, Cochlear Americas
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Continuing Education Information
Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0, Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0
Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.
After viewing this free course, join CEU Total Access to earn continuing education credit.
Preview Exam
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 has been accredited with 1.0 CPD point/s by the British 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.
This course is approved by the California Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau for Continuing 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.
Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Approved for 1.0 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Long-Term Sponsorship number LTS-S0035.
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