Hearing And Hearing Loss CEU Courses

Frank Musiek, PhD, shares insights from his career studying the auditory brain, highlighting important but often overlooked topics relevant to audiology.

This course is presented by faculty and AuD students at The Ohio State University. Five challenging pediatric cases that incorporate current evidence and perspectives of patient care will be discussed. Each case provides “take-home” messages to incorporate into clinical practice.

Historically, adults with normal hearing thresholds have not been candidates for traditional hearing devices, even though a sizeable number of individuals in this group self-report communication difficulties. This course will review the emerging research that shows the linkage between subclinical hearing loss and other conditions such as cognitive decline and depressive symptoms. Additionally, the course will review emerging intervention strategies that hearing care professionals can recommend for this group.

It is estimated that about 10% of adults with hearing loss are in the severe to profound range. Although cochlear implant candidacy requirements have recently expanded, most of the individuals with severe and profound hearing loss still depend on traditional hearing aids for day-to-day communication. This course will examine non-implantable interventions for adults with severe-profound hearing loss.

This course will review the relationship between hearing loss of adult-onset, plus the quality of life and how it can be measured in the clinic. Several factors related to the quality of life, including social, functional, physical, and emotional aspects will be covered. Specific measures of quality of life that can be implemented in an audiology clinic will also be discussed.

The role of cognition in evidence-based audiology practice has been a hot topic for almost a decade. And while the science continues to mount regarding the brain’s role in hearing and communication, approaching audiologic treatment from the perspective of both peripheral and central hearing has not emerged as standard practice. Join Dr. Kim Cavitt and Dr. Heidi Hill as they dive into the science of ear-to-brain and how modern audiology can incorporate evidence-based evaluations, including cognitive screening, to drive more holistic, patient-centered care.

Musicians' ears are part of their instruments, and audiology expertise is important for amateur as well as professional musicians. Standard audiology clinic protocols and knowledge may not always be on target for musicians. This course uses an engaging Q & A format to discuss musicians' unique hearing needs and how audiologists can best meet them.

Having a child with a disability causes significant family stress. The course will help clinicians learn how to assist families in managing stress related to their journey in managing stress for children with hearing loss.

An insider's look at key highlights and challenges of ototoxicity research over the years and a discussion of exciting emerging studies to watch for, written in an engaging Q & A format with distinguished audiology innovator, Kathleen Campbell, PhD.

A Q & A discussion of how face masks may impact communication in healthcare settings, particularly for people with hearing loss. Strategies for professionals to use in order to optimize communication for all patients when face masks are worn are also reviewed.