Assessment and Management Strategies for the Tinnitus Patient

Course introduction:
The latest research data and clinical practice guidelines is discussed in this presentation giving audiologists the opportunity to transfer all skills gained in the assessment and management of hearing loss onto the treatment of patients with tinnitus. This session is intended for audiologists interested in adding tinnitus services to their clinic’s portfolio.

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 counselling strategies with this population.

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.