Product customization is essential for delivering a personalized experience for each segment of the patient population, and aligns perfectly with the concept of person-centered care. From custom hearing aids to earpieces for a variety of applications, custom products are the key to serving and growing your customer base in the era of PSAP’s and OTC’s. Customization increases customer satisfaction, trust and creates differentiation from mass produced OTC and online products. This session will review the proper protocol to safely take impressions.
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CEUs/Hours Offered: ACAud inc HAASA/1.0; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; 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 Manufacturer
Under Review: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; Calif. HADB/1.0 Hearing Aid Related - Pending approval for non-audiologist hearing aid dispensers in California
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss proper protocols to safely make quality impressions.
- After this course, participants will be able to list the appropriate tools necessary for making quality impressions.
- After this course, participants will be able to list important questions to include in a patient history when considering custom products.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Why consider custom hearing technology |
| 10-20 Minutes | The Ear is the Boss |
| 20-30 Minutes | Pre-Impression Protocol |
| 30-45 Minutes | Proper Impression taking protocol |
| 45-55 Minutes | Post impression taking protocol |
| 55-60 Minutes | Conclusion |
Presented By
Michele Hurley
AuD FAAA
Michele Hurley received a Master of Science in Audiology from North Texas State University and Au.D. from A.T. Still University. Dr. Hurley has been practicing for 21 years in a variety of professional roles, spending the past 14 years in the area of education and technical services, and has spoken on numerous occasions on the topics of hearing aid technology and patient care.
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Financial: Michele Hurley is employed by Starkey. Non financial: Michele Hurley has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Starkey in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event focuses on Starkey products and services and will not include info on other products or services.
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