Practice Management And Professional Issues CEU Courses

AB is excited to offer a five-part series that focuses on empowering patients and creating more efficient practices. Join us for part two of this series to learn about efficiencies in CI counseling and evaluation, and how accessible digital tools can empower patients. 

AB is excited to offer a five-part series that focuses on empowering patients and creating more efficient practices. Join us for part one of this series to discuss the greatest barriers to practice efficiencies, overcoming obstacles through change management, and getting the right candidates into your clinics.

28.8 million adults with hearing loss could benefit from hearing aids, but only 30% use them! Buying hearing aids is a logical decision; just have the data and facts on your side. Wear a white coat for authority, make your factual case confidently to demonstrate your expertise, and the patient will naturally arrive at your recommendation. Right? Not really.
Neurological research shows that decision-making is mostly an emotion-driven activity. Overlooking this scientific fact can lead your patients to see you as an adversary to protect themselves against, instead of an ally. By being able to better understand and connect with your patients and address their resistance emotionally and empathetically, more of your patients will feel comfortable moving forward with hearing aids, and you will feel more confident during a hearing aid consultation appointment.
We invite you to join us for an introduction to a conversational framework to address common reasons for resistance in moving forward with treatment!

Today’s CI clinics are experiencing increased numbers of patients with little increase in resources to support those patients. During this course, René Gifford, Ph.D., will provide information about how to improve clinical efficiency in CI clinics, identify ways to connect CI candidates with your CI clinic, and identify support resources from AB.

Cultural literacy is an important component of patient-centered care, but how this is addressed by audiologists and their respective workplaces remains largely varied. This session provides an overview of audiologists’ perspectives on cultural literacy and the degree to which audiologists are prepared and confident in delivering culturally sensitive care necessary for patient-centered care.

This webinar provides an overview to students of the application and interview process when applying for the final year externship. Factors to consider, support for the process, and resources from the Audiology Clinical Education Network (ACEN) are discussed.

This course explores the integration of social determinants of health (SDOH) into audiology practice, emphasizing the impact of socioeconomic, educational, environmental, and healthcare access factors on hearing health outcomes. Participants will gain insights into identifying, addressing, and advocating for SDOH-related disparities to promote equity and improve patient care.

The most recent objective tool from MED-EL, Anatomy-Based Fitting (ABF), coupled with Electrically Evoked Stapedial Reflex Threshold (ESRT) measurements, allows audiologists to quickly achieve best outcomes for fitting both loudness and pitch with cochlear implant recipients, promoting clinical efficiency.

This webinar, presented by Clayton Fisher, focuses on modernizing clinical workflows and improving patient experiences through connected, efficient setups. Key topics include the importance of hearing aid verification, validation, and continuous follow-up to optimize patient outcomes.

This course provides an in-depth review of business models, emerging trends, and key concepts shaping the dispensing industry landscape. Practical tools and insights to effectively differentiate offerings, navigate challenges, and achieve prosperity in today's dynamic environment are discussed.