AAA + HearTECH Expo Natus Learning Opportunities

Course introduction:
We invite you to join us for an eSeminar discussing the technology behind newborn and infant hearing screening and evaluating the performance of these tests based on their sensitivity, specificity, pathways, function and benefits. No screening test is perfect but understanding how they work, which part of the auditory pathway is being assessed and how conditions of the environment impacts on the screening results.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this seminar the participants will be able to:
• Discuss the working of screening with TEOAE, DPOAE and AABR
• Describe the application of screening tests in newborn and infant hearing screening
• Explain and compare the auditory pathway associated with TEOAE, DPOAE and AABR

CEUs:
This course is valid for 1.0 CE Contact hours.

Required provider statement – mark the correct one or add the one to be used
Natus Medical Incorporated is a Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16614, for 1.0 contact hours

Course introduction:
The 2021 WHO World Report on Hearing emphasizes the importance of newborn hearing screening and its role not only in reducing the disabling effects of undiagnosed hearing loss and promoting optimum child development, but also its long term economic advantages and benefits to society. Our renowned speakers will address these matters in details during this LIVE event – with the opportunity for a LIVE Q&A at the end of this session.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this seminar the participants will be able to:
• Describe the impact of undiagnosed hearing loss on child development and the benefits afforded by early detection and intervention
• Discuss the current global guidelines and initiatives which support the development of newborn hearing screening from a strategic perspective
• List the challenges of introducing newborn hearing screening in resource limited settings and make suggestions for solutions
• Discuss the practical experiences of newborn hearing screening introduction in some challenging contexts and environments

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:
Join us as Dr. Guy Lightfoot discusses best practice techniques for infant ABR. This talk will review the methods appropriate for ABR threshold estimation in newborns, with particular reference to defined waveform interpretation criteria and clinical efficiency. Too often such tests are performed without evidence-based considerations, often with inconsistent or undefined methods. Potential errors and their avoidance will be discussed, and the advantages of independent peer review highlighted. This talk may challenge your existing practice so be open-minded!

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this seminar the participants will be able to:
1.describe the process of ABR threshold estimation and compare the merits and disadvantages of common methods
2.list the reasons why waveform interpretation criteria should be defined and evidence-based
3.discuss the need for clinicians to follow clinical guidelines and identify the risks in not doing so
4.list the advantages of independent peer review

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.