hearing solutions

Course introduction:
Coming to terms with any head trauma can be a daunting and emotional experience. But when a patient has ongoing balance issues as a result, how do you —the clinician — identify and support these challenges?

This seminar will look at common vestibular injuries with associated mTBI and the mechanisms behind them, the complex nature and needs of these patients, and the possible test protocols and markers for certain assessment needs. Finally, there will be a focus on these patients’ specific counseling and vestibular rehabilitation needs and how clinicians can implement a patient-focused rehabilitation program.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this eseminar the participants will be able to:

• Identify common vestibular disorders associated with head trauma and the mechanisms behind them.
• Discuss the complex nature of a patient presenting with both a mTBI and vestibular disorders.
• Review and evaluate vestibular assessment strangles and their usefulness.
• Implement a dedicated and personal vestibular rehabilitation plan for this patient cohort.

Course introduction:
This 50-minute online course is specifically designed to assist audiologists in effectively assessing tinnitus by identifying its underlying causes and triggers. By focusing on the assessment phase, the course aims to equip participants with the necessary tools and knowledge to conduct a thorough evaluation, enabling them to develop targeted management plans and determine the need for further investigations. Through case-based learning and practical examples, attendees will learn to recognize common causes and triggers of tinnitus, understand the importance of patient history and clinical evaluation, and apply evidence-based assessment techniques. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills to conduct comprehensive tinnitus assessments, leading to more tailored management strategies for their patients.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this eseminar the participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance of a comprehensive tinnitus assessment in guiding management strategies.
• Recognize the significance of identifying underlying causes and triggers of tinnitus.
• Employ appropriate audiological tests to assess tinnitus patients.
• Identify common medical conditions that can contribute to tinnitus.
• Interpret assessment findings to develop personalized management plans for tinnitus patients.
• Determine the need for further investigations or multidisciplinary collaboration based on assessment results.

Course introduction:
Many chronic diseases require audiology assessments due to hearing and balance issues. This course will review the status of knowledge among researchers and with direct medical service providers. Specific effects on hearing, the vestibular system, the neural system and brain from chronic disease and from treatments will be reviewed.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this eseminar the participants will be able to:

• Diabetes, CVD, CKD, hypothyroidism impacts on hearing and balance/risk of falls
• Outreach to medical professionals providing care to patients with chronic disease
• Medication treatment involved in ototoxic and vestibulotoxic monitoring
• Audiology diagnostic tests for hearing and balance
• Ongoing audiology monitoring for chronic disease