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Artificial Intelligence is emerging from every corner, from ChatGPT to the healthcare sector. AI-driven hearing aid technology can enhance speech, reduce noise, employ beamforming strategies, and even track health metrics. The course defines Artificial Intelligence, reviews AI’s role in healthcare including hearing aids, and covers Phonak’s application of AI throughout the past two decades.

Real-ear measurements (REM) are considered hearing aid fitting best practice. There is a plethora of information on the benefits of real-ear measures; however, there is limited practical information on how the measurements are obtained. This introductory course will review the fundamentals of real-ear measurements using an Audioscan Verifit system. On-ear measurements using speechmapping will be demonstrated and discussed.

This course explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern hearing aid technology, focusing on how AI enhances user experience, sound quality, and device functionality. The latest advancements in AI-driven hearing aids are reviewed, including real-time environmental adaptation, personalized sound settings, and health monitoring features.

AB is excited to offer a five-part series that focuses on empowering patients and creating more efficient practices. Join us for part four of this series to learn about incorporating remote programming into your clinical protocol to improve access to care, add convenience, increase flexibility, and empower your patients through digital technologies.

Parents of children with hearing loss may struggle to understand the implications of early hearing loss, the importance of intervention, and how to navigate complex healthcare systems after diagnosis. This course reviews audibility-based counseling using the unaided and aided speech intelligibility index scores, which can complement other audiology counseling strategies and facilitate parent understanding.

Phonak has been committed to providing hearing solutions for those 0-18 years of age for over 50 years. In this one-hour session, we will review the science behind Sky Lumity from the outside in, including research supporting specific solutions for babies, children, teens, and young adults.

AB is excited to offer a five-part series that focuses on empowering patients and creating more efficient practices. Join us for part five of this series to learn about coding and reimbursement for cochlear implant recipients in the US.

Connectivity and Bluetooth are a common part of the hearing aid fitting process. Many patients do not understand the different streaming protocols or basics of how to properly use smart devices with their hearing aids. This course examines the basics of what Bluetooth is and some common troubleshooting tools that patients and providers alike can benefit from.

This course explores how to use the Cortical Auditory Evoked Potential for verifying hearing technologies on the user, evaluating the severity of Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, and evaluating pediatric patients with Auditory Processing Disorders. Real world Cortical tracings and how to apply normative data to them are discussed.

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!