Hearing Conservation And NIHL CEU Courses

Noise is a frequent hazard of today’s work and entertainment environments. Hearing loss from noise is fully preventable when the right precautions are taken. This course discusses the impact of noise exposure, elements of a hearing conservation program, and the rationale for providing conservation services and products. Hearing Protection Devices (HPDs) are also reviewed.

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.

This course features selected webinars from the 12th annual AudiologyOnline noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) series, organized by guest editor Brian Fligor, ScD, PASC. Highlights include the latest research on NIHL, specifically how it relates to a musician's risk, diagnosis via telehealth, and treatment of tinnitus and hearing loss.

This course discusses best practices care for the music industry. From recommended diagnostic procedures to seeing a band backstage at a venue, attendees will learn how to modify best practices to suit clinical and “real world” situations.

This course will provide an overview of cochlear synaptopathy and the potential functional consequences of this pathology. Implications of this research for musicians and other performing artists with loud sound exposure will be discussed.

Musicians are at high risk for hearing disorders, including hearing loss and tinnitus. This course reviews the most current approaches to audiological management of musicians with these hearing disorders.

This 5-part webinar series is focused on the relationship between recreational noise exposure and hearing loss, based on select articles from a recent issue of the journal Seminars in Hearing (Issue 04 · Volume 38 · 2017). Guest editor, Dr. Elizabeth Beach and a team of leading experts will present a cross section of current research that sets out the potential risk that leisure noise exposure poses to hearing. The presentations also offer suggestions for ways audiologists can minimize and manage that risk.

Recreational firearm use is a popular sport that puts the hearing of the shooter at risk due to high peak sound pressure levels. This course will enable the attendee to better understand the risk factors associated with shooting sports and will provide an overview of specific prevention strategies that address these factors, including specialized hearing protectors.

This seminar will describe the theoretical reasons why people enjoy loud sounds, especially loud music. The theory provides an understanding of why people continually expose themselves to sound levels which cause them harm, even when they know, and provides direction for interventions.

This webinar describes the results of a large-scale Australian study examining Personal Listening Device (PLD) use, including listening patterns, risk for hearing damage, and self-reported hearing health. Results are discussed in relation to implications for hearing health promotion opportunities.