Revolutionizing Auditory Hearing Screening: Methods and Best Practices
Course: #40913Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 46 ReviewsThis webinar explores advanced methodologies in auditory hearing screening, focusing on the statistical foundations of screening programs, patient selection criteria, and innovative technologies such as Auditory Brainstem Responses (ABR), Auditory Steady-State Responses (ASSR), and genetic testing. Participants will also learn about the future of hearing screening, with a special emphasis on AI-driven technologies that enhance diagnostic precision and streamline clinical workflows.
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the appropriate patient categories for auditory hearing screening and explain the statistical concepts underlying effective screening programs.
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate between advanced auditory screening technologies, including ABR, ASSR, and genetic testing, with emphasis on their clinical applications and limitations.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss the impact of AI-powered innovations in hearing screening, including how machine learning and data-driven approaches are transforming early diagnosis.
Course created on June 5, 2025
Agenda
0-5 Minutes | Introduction of the Speaker and Overview ofScreening Methodologies |
5-25 Minutes | Statistical Concepts and Patient Categories forHearing Screening |
25-45 Minutes | Advanced Auditory Screening Technologies:ABR, ASSR, and Genetic Testing |
45-55 Minutes | AI-Powered Innovations in Hearing Screeningand Future Directions |
55-60 Minutes | Audience Q&A with Dr. Hatzopoulos |
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46 ReviewsPresented By
Stavros Hatzopoulos
PhD
Prof. Stavros Hatzopoulos is a faculty member of the Audiology & ENT clinic, University of Ferrara, Italy, since 1994. His background is in Biomedical engineering and Hearing Science (BS, from University of Southern California, MSc from Texas A&M, PhD from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts). He received his habilitation as an associate professor in 2014. He is the author of more than 245 book chapters, peer review papers and congress presentations. He has participated in numerous European Concerted Action projects in the areas of Otoacoustic Emissions, Genetics and Nanotechnologies. His main interests are clinical Auditory Electrophysiology, Teleaudiology and Long Distance Learning. Currently serves as the editor of the Portal on Otoacoustic Emissions (www.otoemissions.org) and as Managing Editor of the Hearing, Balance & Communication journal.
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Financial: Prof. Stavros Hatzopoulos is an employee of the University of Ferrara, Italy, an author of book chapters, peer review papers, and congress presentations, and the editor of the Portal on Otoacoustic Emissions (www.otoemissions.org) and as Managing Editor of the Hearing, Balance & Communication journal. Non-financial: Stavros Hatzopoulos has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by INVENTIS • Audiology & Balance Equipment in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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