This course reviews contemporary verification tools for bone conduction devices using Audioscan systems, including updates to Verifit Skull Simulator measurement and prescriptive target matching using DSL-BCD 2.0, along with new automated fit-to-target capabilities enabled by VerifitLINK. The session also introduces the emerging real-bone measurement (RBM) surface microphone method and its potential to expand objective verification capabilities across all bone conduction device types.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the verification role and capabilities of the Verifit Skull Simulator, including the application of recent updates such as DSL-BCD 2.0.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss how to perform efficient automated fit-to-targets with bone conduction devices using VerifitLINK with the Verifit Skull Simulator.
- After this course, participants will be able to summarize the principles and clinical potential of real-bone measurement (RBM) surface microphone verification technology.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Foundations of verification using the Verifit skull simulator |
| 10-20 Minutes | Updates to Verifit skull-simulator verification, including DSL-BCD 2.0 |
| 20-40 Minutes | Automated verification to targets using VerifitLINK within compatible BCD software |
| 40-55 Minutes | Introduction to real-bone measurement (RBM) concept and potential |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary and Q&A |
Presented By
John Pumford
AuD
John Pumford, Au.D. is the Director of Audiology, Education and Clinical Research at Audioscan. With over 27 years of experience in the field, Dr. Pumford has served in senior roles in audiology, clinical research, and management for several leading hearing aid companies. He has also held clinical audiology positions in hospital and private practice settings and research audiology positions at the National Centre for Audiology in Canada, where he contributed to advancements in the DSL fitting formula. Dr. Pumford has presented widely internationally on hearing aid technology and verification procedures and has authored numerous articles, peer-reviewed papers, and book chapters on these topics.
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Financial: John Pumford is employed by Audioscan. Non-financial: John Pumford has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Audioscan in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event focuses on Audioscan products and services and will not include info on other products or services.
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