Inter-Professional Fall Risk Assessment Training for Audiologists and Student Clinicians, in partnership with the American Academy of Audiology
Course: #40759Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 314 Reviews
This course focuses on equipping clinicians with the knowledge and tools needed to implement fall prevention strategies in their practice, guided by the CDC’s STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries) initiative. Through a combination of evidence-based protocols, screening tools, and practical assessment techniques, participants will be empowered to actively reduce fall risk in their patient populations.
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to explain the health and financial costs of falls.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the importance of the audiologist's role in fall prevention.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss how to apply and implement clinical protocols to prevent falls as outlined in the CDC’s STEADI initiative - including fall risk screening, assessment methods, and counseling strategies.
Course created on October 1, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-25 Minutes | STATS on falls & STEADI overview |
| 25-45 Minutes | Implementation of an IPE falls risk screening training program |
| 45-55 Minutes | Demonstration of fall risk screeners (TUG, etc.) |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary and Q&A |
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Megan Majoue
AuD CCC-A
Dr. Megan Majoué is an Associate Professor of Clinical Communication Disorders at Louisiana State University Health Science Center New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO). She spent the first several years of her career at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans where she served as the vestibular program coordinator. Dr. Majoué's areas of focus include adult and pediatric vestibular assessment and rehabilitation, audiologic assessment, hearing technology and assistive devices, and tinnitus. At LSUHSC-NO, she supervises students in the on-campus faculty practice clinic and in the otology clinic at University Medical Center New Orleans. She is currently serving as a Faculty Senator for LSUHSC-NO and Past-President of the Faculty Assembly of the School of Allied Health Professions. Additionally, she leads the audiology training program for Pediatric Medical Residents at LSUHSC-NO. Her true interest lies in mentoring students, cultivating their growth in both classroom and clinical settings, and fostering their development in the field.
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Rebecca Callais
DrOT OTR/L
Dr. Rebecca Callais is an Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO). She spent a decade in clinical practice at Culicchia Neurological Clinic, working closely with the Hearing and Balance team, primarily treating clients with vestibular dysfunction. Her areas of expertise include vestibular rehabilitation, cervical and thoracic spine dysfunction, and neurological rehabilitation. Her primary research interests focus on the value of a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to treating vestibular disorders. At LSUHSC-NO, she delivers guest lectures on vestibular rehabilitation to the Audiology, Anatomy, and Occupational Therapy departments. Additionally, she has developed and implemented a clinical practice model within the Occupational Therapy Department that engages students in training the next generation of clinicians.
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Daina Rishiq
PhD
Dania Rishiq, Ph.D. is a faculty member at Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans, who joined the Communication Disorders Department in January 2024. She earned her doctoral degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN. Following her graduation in 2013, she had the opportunity to work at multiple research sites such as Starkey, Mayo Clinic, and the University of South Alabama. Her research interests include speech-evoked auditory brainstem responses, cognition and aging, audiologic rehabilitation, and the relationship between cardiovascular health and the auditory system.
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Alison Bevrotte
BA
Alison Bevrotte is a fourth-year Doctor of Audiology student at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is currently completing her externship at the Dallas Ear Institute. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Throughout her training, Alison has gained extensive clinical experience through rotations across Southeast Louisiana and at Texas Children’s Hospital. She is committed to improving patients’ quality of life by addressing auditory and vestibular needs across all ages and populations. Her professional interests include vestibular assessment and rehabilitation, comprehensive audiological evaluation, and the integration of advanced hearing technology for both adults and children.
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Financial: Dr. Majoué is employed by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) and receives a salary from this institution. She received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Dr. Majoué volunteers for the American Academy of Audiology and serves with the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
Financial: Dr. Callais is employed by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) and receives a salary from this institution. She received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Dr. Callais has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Dr. Rishiq is employed by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) and receives a salary from this institution. She received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Dr. Rishiq has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Finacial: Ms. Bevrotte is a student at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. She pays tuition to LSUHSC and receives a stipend as part of her externship. Ms. Bevrotte received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-Financial: Ms. Bevrotte has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This course is presented in partnership with the American Academy of Audiology.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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