Hearing & Balance News

Course introduction:
In appreciation of Tinnitus Awareness Week (February 7 – 13, 2022) please join our presenter, Dr. Dany Pineault as he provides a thorough and detailed overview of tinnitus for the clinician. This recorded session is accredited by the American Academy of Audiology for one contact hour. A live 15 minute Q&A will follow the presentation.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this seminar the participants will be able to:
• Describe tinnitus in terms of definition, classification systems, prevalence, etiology, neural mechanisms and clinical manifestations.
• Explain evidence-based assessment and management strategies.
• Discuss effective counseling strategies with this population.

CE Credits:

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:
In appreciation of Tinnitus Awareness Week (February 7 – 13, 2022) please join our presenters , Dr. Alida Naude and Simone Zevenster as they discuss real ear measures for tinnitus patients. Verification is an important step in following best practice during hearing aid fittings. Real-ear measures for tinnitus fittings can provide useful information to help guide the hearing professional in choosing a specific approach for tinnitus management.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this seminar the participants will be able to:
• Describe standard verification measures for the dedicated tinnitus program of the hearing aid
• Discuss measures to consider when determining whether amplification is likely to provide enough patient support or if a combination approach should be considered
• List factors that impact hearing aid selection, verification and validation in patients with tinnitus

CE Credits:

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 new AABR Hearing Screening program reference toolkit offers guidance to physicians and staff utilizing AABR Hearing Screening in a hospital-based Newborn Hearing Screening program. The information provided in this presentation will cover the toolkit resources based on clinical and peer recommendations from all medical fields pertaining to Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS). Our goal at Natus is to provide a basic outline of UNHS program management supporting facilities with successful integration and use of AABR Hearing Screening technology.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this seminar the participants will be able to:
• Describe Universal Newborn Hearing Screening policies and procedures including a General Clinical and Screening Guidance for the initial screen
• List at least 3 JCIH Policy Statements on UNHS
• Discuss the Importance of a UNHS TEAM
• Demonstrate correct procedures for preparation of infant, conducting the hearing screen and troubleshooting.
• Describe importance of communication of hearing screening results with parents.
• List quality improvement planning steps in a UNHS program

CE Credits:

0.1 AAA CEUs offered for this event
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.

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