This 2-part course is designed to provide audiologic counseling for adult patients includes an understanding and effective use of patient-centered care (PCC) and family-centered care (FCC). This course will review evidence-based principles of PCC and FCC, and apply them to audiologic practices and will focus on identity, self-concept, social communication, self-determination and self-advocacy as part of the educational program.

In this course, we will examine the foundational aspects of scanning using the Lantos 3D Scanner. We’ll also discuss commonly asked questions regarding scanning, how data is collected, and which patient populations it can be used for.

This presentation describes the use of the ICS Impulse for the assessment of the oculomotor pathway in patients with vestibular pathology. Specific attention will be given regarding which tests analyse similar neurological pathways. The use of a different protocol using the ICS goggles compared to using the traditional VNG protocol will be explored.

An audiology partnership with home health providers for the purpose of improving communication during recovery and beyond will be described. Data related to the program including pre-testing of home health care provider knowledge of hearing and resources, uptake of the program, and post-test of knowledge will be provided.

The proportion of challenging pediatric cases is on the rise. This course features clinicians from Boston Children’s Hospital describing tactics that can be used to improve the quality and quantity of audiometric test information obtained through behavioral testing.

SoundDNA is a revolutionary hearing technology platform from Sonic that currently supports two Sonic product lines, Captivate and Enchant. The SoundDNA platform is Sonic’s most automatic, dynamic and flexible hearing aid technology to date and now includes a new feedback management system.

Signia offers several sound therapy options to apply for tinnitus treatment but also has a unique offering, Notch Therapy. This proprietary, novel approach allows for relief without an added sound – and with clinically proven benefit. During this brief webinar, you will be introduced to the concepts behind Notch Therapy and will be guided through the Connexx fitting software application.

A discussion of hearing loss in the broader context of health care, the many areas that may be impacted by hearing loss, and some initiatives underway to look at addressing hearing loss on a larger scale. This article is written in an engaging Q & A format.

This session will provide a practical approach to helping patients that present with tinnitus in a clinical setting. Myths and facts about patients presenting with tinnitus will be addressed and the focus will be how many patients with tinnitus can be treated in the general audiology setting.

Patients with tinnitus have unique needs and benefit from a customized treatment plan. This course will provide an overview of the most common tinnitus causes and triggers, as well as steps for successful tinnitus management that can include a combination of amplification, sound therapy, and counseling.