Assistive Devices CEU Courses

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.

In the new era of self-directed care, the market is expected to offer several amplification technology options for consumers with self-perceived, mild to moderate hearing loss (and their clinicians). A gap exists as to the ability of individuals to make an informed choice about what technology is best suited for their hearing needs. In this presentation, we provide attendees with information about a new approach that provides consumers with quantitative and qualitative measures regarding electroacoustic performance and perceptual benefits. In addition, we describe how this approach will assist consumers and professionals in navigating this evolving landscape.

This course introduces Widex Sound Assist – an all-in-one multi-functional accessory that meets a variety of hearing aid users’ special situational listening needs.

With the advent of OTC devices, it is believed that a growing number of people will take ownership of their condition and self-direct their care. Given the gatekeeper status of physicians and other licensed medical personnel, it is imperative they thoroughly understand the consequences of untreated hearing loss as well as the variety of treatment options. This podcast lays the foundation for how hearing care professionals can better educate the medical community about hearing loss and the assortment of device-related options.

This article covers the ins and outs of what we now know about OTC hearing aid products. Including an overview of the technology, gain and output limitations, and whether they are self-fitting or not? Further discussion if FDA 510(k) is required? Where will they be sold? Return for credit allowed? How do they relate to state dispensing laws? And much more.

Watching television or movies at home is a very common leisure activity for adults. Yet, people with hearing loss often struggle to hear the television. This presentation will discuss the importance of television or movie viewing and will offer some evidence-based solutions for improving the television viewing experience for adults with hearing loss.

This session walks clinicians through the setup of the real-ear equipment in a real office environment, how to structure patient appointments for measuring patient outcomes, integrating real-ear measures with hearing aid adjustments and what to look for in hearing aid fitting. In addition, we will discuss how you can think outside the test box and use the real-ear equipment to evaluate alternative devices like Apple Airpods, OTC devices and more. The goal of the course is to not only deliver practical solutions that you can integrate into your office today but also expand your thinking about ways to use real-ear in your practice.

Connectivity and Bluetooth questions and concerns can easily consume a large portion of both patient counseling and follow up care. This course provides an introduction to Bluetooth and Connectivity so you feel more confident in your understanding of what is behind the technology and how to address basic connectivity concerns.

Roger is a remote microphone technology using proprietary signal processing, such as adaptive gain and multibeam, to help create an enhanced sound experience for hearing in background noise. This presentation will cover the development of Roger, the various types of microphones that are available, and real world applications.

Modern technology can be confusing for individuals who struggle to see past advertising rhetoric and expect the professional to explain it to them. Arm yourself with approaches from technology and audiology experts to support you in explaining hearing solutions to your patients.