Tele-audiology has rapidly expanded as a strategy to improve access to hearing healthcare, particularly for patients in rural or underserved areas. This course provides an overview of tele-audiology service within a healthcare system. Topics include: examples of synchronous and asynchronous tele-audiology services, required equipment and space considerations, and strategies for integrating virtual care into existing clinical workflows. In addition, barriers to implementation, including licensure, reimbursement, and privacy considerations are covered. Participants will gain practical knowledge on evaluating how tele-audiology may enhance patient access, clinical efficiency, and care delivery within their own organizations. This course is presented in partnership with the Academy of VA Audiologists.
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CEUs/Hours Offered: ACAud inc HAASA/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; IHS/1.0; Kansas, LTS-S0035/1.0; NZAS/1.0; SAC/1.0; TX TDLR, #142/1.0 Non-manufacturer
Under Review: AAA/0.1 Introductory
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify clinic services and patient populations that may benefit from tele-audiology or virtual support models.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe key infrastructure, technology, and workflow considerations necessary to implement a tele-audiology program.
- After this course, participants will be able to list common barriers and facilitators to implementing tele-audiology services, including licensure, reimbursement, and privacy requirements.
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | Introduction to tele-audiology and access to hearing healthcare |
| 10-20 Minutes | Rural challenges and barriers to hearing healthcare access |
| 20-35 Minutes | Tele-audiology service models (synchronous v. asynchronous care) |
| 35-50 Minutes | Implementing a tele-audiology program: Equipment, space, workflow, and staffing |
| 50-60 Minutes | Barriers, regulatory considerations, and future opportunities |
Presented By
Melissa Pereira
AuD American Board of Audiology Certified
Dr. Melissa Pereira serves as the Audiology Section Chief for the VA Northern California Healthcare System. In this role, she provides strategic leadership for audiology services across multiple clinical sites, supporting initiatives that expand access to high quality hearing healthcare for Veterans. Dr. Pereira works closely with specialty program leaders to include tele audiology, to advance innovative service delivery models and improve system wide access to care. She currently serves as the President of the Association of VA Audiologists (AVAA), where she advocates for the advancement of audiology practice and professional development of audiologists working for the VA. Dr. Pereira is also a U.S. Army veteran and remains deeply committed to improving healthcare access and outcomes for fellow Veterans through clinical leadership, program development, and innovation in Veteran-centered care.
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Sunny Burdick
AuD
Dr. Sunny Burdick currently serves as the Teleaudiology Section Chief for VA Northern California. She leads one of the first fully remote audiology teams in the country and has rapidly expanded her team to 6 remote audiologists and 7 audiology Health Technicians and to five sites since 2022. She is the recipient of the 2025 Association of VA Audiologists VA Early Career Professional Award and has presented nationally and at California Academy of Audiology on the topic of Teleaudiology.
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Financial: Melissa Pereira is employed by the VA. Non-financial: Melissa Pereira is president of the Association of VA Audiologists.
Financial: Sunny Burdick is employed by the VA. Non-financial: Sunny Burdick has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This course is presented by AudiologyOnline, in partnership with the Association of VA Audiologists
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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British Academy of Audiology
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International Hearing Society
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Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
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New Zealand Audiological Society
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