CEU Courses

Verification using real ear measures (REM) is an important tool for successful use of amplification. Verification plays a critical role to ensure that audibility of maintained. REM is advocated as part of Best Practice Guidelines by AAA and ASHA, yet the majority of fittings are not completed using REM.

This course provides general considerations for clinical education for audiology students, and is written in an engaging Q & A format.

This course explores differences in the cortical auditory evoked potential of children with and without a diagnosis of APD. Parallels are drawn between the observed differences and the maturational changes of the central auditory nervous system demonstrated by the cortical auditory evoked potential (CAEP). This webinar is presented in partnership with the journal Seminars in Hearing.

This course will present the benefits of hearing preservation in adult cochlear implant patients using a standard length cochlear implant electrode array. The presenter will discuss his experience using standard length cochlear implant electrodes for hearing preservation as well as other centers’ experience. Research regarding future implications of hearing preservation in cochlear implantation will be reviewed.

This presentation includes a case by case overview of newly identified childhood hearing loss and the interdisciplinary care and management that ensues.

Noise exposures represent an important but under-recognized cause of disease and disability in America. This webinar will discuss trends in occupational and community noise exposures in America, highlight emerging health effects associated with occupational and community noise exposures. Available resources related to hearing loss prevention and noise exposure reduction will be provided.

This course will focus on the important ethical practice issues as well as rules and regulations affecting hearing aid providers in the state of Illinois. We will address ethics as it pertains to Illinois licensure and truth in advertising legislation.

Cochlear implant candidacy continues to evolve as we learn more about patient needs, and as technology advances. This presentation will address considerations for pediatric implant recipients, utilizing several case study examples. Cases will include those who may not be considered traditional implant candidates as well as those with a variety of special needs. Presenters will discuss the hurdles and possible solutions with each case. This course is presented in partnership with Cincinnati Children's.

Due to changes in birth rates and increased longevity, there are increasing numbers of people with age-associated conditions like dementia. This article is an engaging Q & A with neuropsychologist Dr. Piers Dawes regarding the relationship between hearing loss, dementia, and cognition, with implications for audiology clinical practice.

Sound files are a great tool for hearing aid evaluations, hearing aid fittings and patient counseling. Sound Studio from Sonic brings sound files to a new level for Hearing Care Professionals. Please join us in this Sonic Spotlight to learn how Sound Studio can create a virtual sound scene, consisting of one or more sound source, to support fitting and counseling patients.