Hearing & Balance News

Course introduction:
It is understood that standardization is required to accomplish a quality UNHS program in order to achieve the goals set forth. One key component for successful UNHS worldwide is the use of AABR. This presentation will investigate implementation of a newborn hearing screening program as well as current programs that have been successful in reaching global goals quantified by quality assurance measures. We will also review the Wyoming Newborn Hearing Screening (NBHS) Program and discuss the advantages of using AABR as the primary measure for NBHS.

Learner Objectives:
At the conclusion of this seminar the participants will be able to:
• Identify two components to the process of a UNHS program that allow for meeting global goals.
• List two advantages of AABR vs OAE for UNHS.
• List two types of quality assurance measurements that quantify UNHS goals have been met.
• List two ideas to improve or update a UNHS program.
• Discuss the efficacy and success of AABR in a newborn hearing screening program.
• Describe how a state-wide NBHS program utilizing AABR as the primary measure functions

CE Credits:
This course is valid for 1.0 CE Contact hours.
Natus Medical Incorporated is a Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16614, for 1.0 contact hours

Course introduction:
Verification of hearing aid gain and output is a critical aspect of the hearing aid fitting process. Join our experts as they discuss key elements and recent advances of these real- ear measures. Additionally, they present their views on the use of verification to successfully manage challenging cases to optimize outcomes. Participants will have the opportunity to pose questions to the speakers after each presentation and during a panel discussion at the conclusion of the meeting

Learner Objectives:
At the conclusion of this seminar the participants will be able to:
• Describe key elements and techniques of the verification process
• Describe when and how to use frequency lowering
• List tips for improving speech intelligibility with challenging audiometric configurations

CEUs: American Academy of Audiology CEU accreditation