AAA + HearTECH Expo Natus Learning Opportunities

Course introduction:
This session is a continuation of part one, focusing on advanced verification methods with Aurical Freefit and Aurical HIT. Topics including: speech mapping, CROS mic verification, frequency lowering, noise reduction, directionality, hearing aid (HA) transition & Wireless accessories.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this seminar the participants will be able to:
• List the steps to measure hearing instrument performance using the Aurical HIT unit in Otosuite.
• Discuss methods of verification for key hearing aid features like frequency lowering.
• Describe options for advanced measurement techniques such as speech mapping and freestyle in Otosuite PMM.

CEUs:
Natus Medical Incorporated is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of .15 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy’s Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.

Course introduction:
vHIT – Best Practice Tips for Assessment and Management

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this seminar the participants will be able to:
• Identify and control for tester and patient variables that interfere in obtaining reliable vHIT results
• Describe key interpretation parameters for VHIT
• Recognize patterns of results commonly obtained in vHIT

CEUs:
Natus Medical Incorporated is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of .1 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy’s Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.

Course introduction:
This session introduces the concepts of software integration utilizing OTObase and OTOsuite in conjunction with PC-based assessments to optimize patient care in the audiology clinic.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this seminar the participants will be able to:
• Describe the benefits of using software integration in the hearing clinic
• Define FRESH noise and describe the assessment benefits
• List the features available in the tinnitus module

CEUs:
Natus Medical Incorporated is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of .1 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy’s Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.

Course introduction:
The use of probe-microphone measures to verify prescriptive fitting targets has been a part of Audiology Best Practice for decades. Unfortunately, a large percent of patients still do not receive this critical testing when they purchase hearing aids. This seminar reviews the negative consequences that commonly occur when probe-mic verification is not conducted, with guidance how to implement this testing into your practice.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this seminar the participants will be able to:
• Describe the limitations of manufacturer’s proprietary fittings
• Describe the limitations of relying on software simulations of real-ear output
• Describe the how real-ear verification can impact patient satisfaction

CEUs:
Natus Medical Incorporated is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of .1 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy’s Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.