CEU Courses

A Q & A discussion of how face masks may impact communication in healthcare settings, particularly for people with hearing loss. Strategies for professionals to use in order to optimize communication for all patients when face masks are worn are also reviewed.

Phonak Paradise provides new connectivity options that will benefit individuals with hearing loss by improving media sound quality, improving the signal to noise ratio by connecting to Roger and PartnerMic and offering personalization tools through the remote control and myPhonak App. These options will be discussed in detail to provide confidence when talking to patients about operational functions and the benefits that can be expected.

Learn how the new ReSound ONE telehealth features enhance the remote fitting experience for both the patient and the audiologist. The details of the system and patient benefits will be reviewed.

Utilizing real ear measures (REM) during the hearing aid fitting process is a recommended best-practice. However, use of REM has been relatively low due to reports that it can be time consuming. Learn how with Starkey’s real ear measurement integration within the Inspire fitting software, clinicians can match frequency response to targets in less than 10 minutes! This session will provide an overview of REM integration, including compatible real ear equipment and compatible Starkey products. The full process will be illustrated.

This course will discuss the way biomimicry in hearing instruments can be beneficial for users in a wide variety of listening environments. It will also discuss the new features that use biomimicry for directionality and localization in ReSound ONE hearing instruments.

This course will cover considerations for developing a multidisciplinary pediatric balance center. Specifics related to the development of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Multidisciplinary Pediatric Balance Center will be discussed.

Patients with tinnitus have concerns and issues that are unique and personal. Starkey provides the next generation of tinnitus sound therapy allowing for the creation of more efficient masking signals to provide relief from tinnitus. This course will provide an overview of the Starkey’s tinnitus offerings, including the latest technology. Integration of these new tinnitus solutions in the Inspire fitting software and the adjustment process will be illustrated.

This course provides information regarding some of the barriers that minorities face in the healthcare setting, including hearing healthcare. It also provides ideas for improving patient-centered care for diverse populations.

Rechargeability is one of the most requested features for hearing aids. At Starkey we put the patient first and the latest rechargeable devices give your patients the performance they demand. This session will provide an overview of the lithium ion rechargeable products available from Starkey. Rechargeable devices like nothing else, from no-one else, including the world’s first 2.4 GHz custom rechargeable hearing aids. The session will focus on the features and benefits of Starkey’s lithium-ion rechargeable technology, such as: full day charge, all-in-one chargers, 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity and a variety of styles available. Starkey’s healthable technology features will be reviewed as well.

Phonak Paradise provides new features and benefits to individuals with hearing loss through the introduction of the new Prism chip. The new features include sound quality improvements to Phonak’s proprietary fitting rule, performance enhancements for activity based beamforming, the enhancement of soft speech and dynamic noise cancellation. Additionally, the legacy of innovation continues with enhanced Bluetooth connectivity options, app enhancements and new fitting opportunities.