CEU Courses

This course will discuss the advantages of M&RIE versus traditional receiver in the ear products as well as fitting considerations for your patients. Additionally, this course will cover the research that went into the validating the M&RIE receiver.

Learn how to maximize Signia AX technology to personalize your patient’s prescription fitting. This course will focus on fitting adjustments in Connexx 9.8 to meet unique wearer needs and preferences.

This course addresses hearing aid technology levels. Specifically, the course explains what hearing aid technology levels are, summarizes current research regarding the evaluation of hearing aid technology levels, and provides clinical implications for the selection and verification of hearing aid technology levels for the practicing hearing health care provider.

In the new era of self-directed care, the market is expected to offer several amplification technology options for consumers with self-perceived, mild to moderate hearing loss (and their clinicians). A gap exists as to the ability of individuals to make an informed choice about what technology is best suited for their hearing needs. In this presentation, we provide attendees with information about a new approach that provides consumers with quantitative and qualitative measures regarding electroacoustic performance and perceptual benefits. In addition, we describe how this approach will assist consumers and professionals in navigating this evolving landscape.

Visually Induced Dizziness is often described by patients attending the balance clinic. It is associated with peripheral and central vestibular disorders, can be one of the more disabling aspects of the patient’s condition and, if not identified and managed effectively, will impact a patient’s recovery. During this session, the speaker provides tools and resources to identify Visually Induced Dizziness, context to help explain the condition to patients, and tips and tricks on how to manage patients with this disease.

This course introduces Widex Sound Assist – an all-in-one multi-functional accessory that meets a variety of hearing aid users’ special situational listening needs.

Auditory acclimatization is described as the adjustment time related to learning to accommodate new auditory inputs through hearing technology. This presentation will discuss explorative case studies completed on auditory acclimatization. Facilitators and barriers for successful auditory acclimatization with children who are long-time users of hearing aid technology will be discussed.

Professionals in the hearing healthcare industry must follow a code of ethics established by the organizations that govern the profession. This course will discuss the differences between laws and ethics, the purpose of an ethics protocol in a hearing healthcare practice, and review an ethical decision-making matrix to guide professionals.

People with hearing loss are at a distinct disadvantage compared to people with normal hearing when communicating on the telephone. This course gives an informative view of the FCC-regulated Internet Protocol Captioning Telephone Service, eligibility requirements, and the difference clear communication makes on an individual’s well-being.

The Over the counter (OTC) hearing aid regulations issued by the FDA went into effect on October 17, 2022. The distinction between OTC or self-fit OTC devices does not appear to be clear, and in some cases deceptive. The flood of devices and claims further cloud the decision pathway for consumer and professionals. Amazon recently initiated a review of all devices on their site to ensure they have met the appropriate clearances and labeling as required under regulations. Several examples of correct labeling and claims, as well as those that are considered suspect are discussed. Examples of questions that both consumer and professionals should be asking when looking into OTC devices are discussed.