CEU Courses Live Webinars

Roger On is the newest addition to the Roger technology family. Roger On provides solutions for hearing in noise and at distances. In brief, it combines the best of legacy technology and introduces Multibeam 2.0 technology for table use and point technology for interview style usage. Updates that will be discussed also include our NeckLoop and Roger Focus II.

Professionals in the hearing healthcare industry must follow a code of ethics established by the organizations that govern the profession. This course will discuss the differences between laws and ethics, the purpose of an ethics protocol in a hearing healthcare practice, and review an ethical decision-making matrix to guide professionals.

People with hearing loss are at a distinct disadvantage compared to people with normal hearing when communicating on the telephone. This course gives an informative view of the FCC-regulated Internet Protocol Captioning Telephone Service, eligibility requirements, and the difference clear communication makes on an individual’s well-being.

The Over the counter (OTC) hearing aid regulations issued by the FDA went into effect on October 17, 2022. The distinction between OTC or self-fit OTC devices does not appear to be clear, and in some cases deceptive. The flood of devices and claims further cloud the decision pathway for consumer and professionals. Amazon recently initiated a review of all devices on their site to ensure they have met the appropriate clearances and labeling as required under regulations. Several examples of correct labeling and claims, as well as those that are considered suspect are discussed. Examples of questions that both consumer and professionals should be asking when looking into OTC devices are discussed.

Ongoing research indicates that patient satisfaction and speech perception improve when individualized treatment for hearing loss includes a plan for optimizing acoustic and electric technology when appropriate. This course will review treatment options, best practice guidelines, and current research outcomes in cases where patients experience both acoustic and electric stimulation.

Verification, including real-ear and test box measurement, is commonly viewed as a best practice procedure during the hearing aid fitting process. Given ongoing industry disruptions in product offerings, changes in service delivery models and increasing competition, the need to provide proven clinical services that support practice success has never been greater. This presentation will focus on recent advancements in hearing aid fitting systems that aim to simplify the verification process, save time, and improve patient outcomes. Time will be spent reviewing and illustrating:

* Recent advancements designed to address the challenges of probe tube placement and Audioscan’s solution - ProbeGUIDE
* Automated verification to target technology, implementation considerations and Audioscan’s solution - VerifitLINK
* Simulated REM advancements, including Audioscan’s venting correction feature that enhances the value of this verification option

There are several large-scale databases of consumer ratings, including those from MarkeTrak and HearingTracker. These databases provide a wealth of information about consumer perspectives of hearing loss and hearing aids. Findings from several such databases are discussed and we will distill the findings into tips for clinical practice.

Oticon’s fitting software, Genie 2, is designed to assist hearing care professionals achieve successful fittings and manage follow up visits effectively. In this course we will cover the basic steps to effectively program Oticon hearing instruments and review additional fitting tools available for fine-tuning or customizing individual fittings.

Jim Alvord of CareCredit discusses the value proposition and how to drive revenue, and talks about the unique values of revolving credit cards and installment loans. He also communicates how to present the options to hearing healthcare patients in a clear, linear method.

Phonak’s heritage of purposeful innovation has been improving peoples’ lives for 75 years. In this course, we will present features that can help people engage with better speech intelligibility, support cognitive fitness, and strong social connections and keep hearing aid users physically active.