Hearing And Hearing Loss CEU Courses

There is emerging evidence that noise exposure and otologic disease can result in simultaneous dysfunction of both the cochlea and vestibular sensory organs. This webinar reviews the anatomical and physiological consequences of noise on both the cochlea and vestibular organs.

This webinar provides information on the theoretical foundation of current clinical and scientific approaches to the detection and management of ototoxicity. Limitations to this current theoretical framework are presented, along with new conceptions and approaches in the field of ototoxicity.

There have been numerous studies recently that link untreated hearing loss and fall risk. This webinar will discuss the possible underlying mechanism(s) and the impact of treating hearing loss on decreasing fall risk.

Hearing impairment in the extended high frequencies (EHFs) can occur in the presence of a normal audiogram. This 20Q reviews the current knowledge on EHF hearing impairment and the usefulness of EHF audiometry in the clinic.

This course provides clinicians – especially Otolaryngologists and Audiologists – an update on when to refer adult patients for cochlear implant (CI) evaluation. Traditional adult CI candidates are those who have moderate to profound hearing loss in both ears and have had limited success from hearing aids. Here we provide information to referring clinicians on when it is appropriate to refer their patients for CI evaluation, including a review of new “60/60” criteria, use of CI technology for patients with single-sided deafness (SSD), and updates on electric-acoustic stimulation (EAS).

This course covers the integration of audiology services in an established Neonatology clinic. Risk factors and case studies will be reviewed and discussed to highlight the importance of collaborative care for this high-risk population.

After sudden unilateral hearing loss (UHL), single-sided deaf (SSD) listeners are expected gradually to adapt to their UHL through active everyday listening to sounds in the space around them; however, structured training in spatial localization of sound sources can potentially aid in aural rehabilitation for these SSD listeners. This presentation aims to reveal the advantages of such auditory training for SSD listeners (and also listeners with asymmetric hearing loss), particularly when employing a training program designed to attune them to unilateral acoustic cues that can enable them to localize speech sounds under conditions of uncertainty (via blind listening tests).

This course focuses on cases of patients that present with interesting or unique situations and information that leads to effective diagnosis and treatment. The goal is to provide insight from each case that will influence patient care.

The relationship between hearing loss, hearing aids, and cognitive impairment has been the subject of much discussion over the past decade or so. In this session, we will explore the literature surrounding hearing aids and cognitive impairment and apply it to clinical practice.

A discussion on imperative education and resources from professionals to parents during the delicate time of identification of hearing loss. Stages of grief, how to facilitate shared decision-making for communication as a family, and significant roles to know and consider will be covered.