Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) CEU Courses

This course describes the origins and current views on the auditory processing disorder (APD) construct. This course includes a discussion of the identification of the “gold” or reference standard test (or test battery) used for the diagnosis of an APD.

An overview of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)/concussion and its pathophysiology, with particular emphasis on diagnostic and rehabilitation tools utilized by SLPs and audiologists, is provided in this course. Impacts of mTBI on hearing, cognition, vision and the vestibular system, assessments performed by the two disciplines post-concussion, and treatments for cognition (including auditory processing disorder) are described.

This course focuses on the interdisciplinary approach to diagnosing and managing central auditory processing disorder (CAPD)/deficits across the lifespan.

This course focuses on the interdisciplinary approach to managing central auditory processing disorder (CAPD)/deficits across the lifespan. Specifically, the effectiveness of CAPD management strategies is discussed, with supporting evidence from peer-reviewed literature.

This course focuses on the interdisciplinary approach to diagnosing central auditory processing disorder (CAPD)/deficits across the lifespan. Specific topics include the determination of candidacy for central auditory processing evaluations, test selection and scoring, interpretation of results, and making meaningful connections between a patient’s evaluation results to their subjectively reported auditory and communication challenges.

This course will explore strategies to identify peripheral versus central cognitive factors that may contribute to auditory processing deficits, or complicate assessment and treatment of auditory processing dysfunction. Information will include strategies to reduce the influence of higher cognitive dysfunction, and avoid possible confounds associated with peripheral hearing loss.

This course provides a discussion of current treatment options for auditory processing within the DoD and VA military health care systems. A review of relevant research is provided to support implementation.

This course will guide the clinician to choose appropriate tests for central auditory processing assessment. Various tests are discussed regarding test development, processes they assess, test sensitivity for Service members and Veterans, and interpretation of results.

This course provides information on interpretation of case history information and test results, and will guide DoD and VA audiologists in discussing the complexities of hearing health with patients experiencing subjective communication issues in the presence of background noise. Recommendations and additional referral considerations are discussed in detail.

This course will guide clinicians in determining the necessary knowledge, test materials, documents, templates, and supervision/mentorship to add CAPD services to their clinic. Information will include guidelines, seminar articles, where to find normative data, and suggestions for test batteries.