Hearing And Hearing Loss CEU Courses for SLPs

An overview of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)/concussion and its pathophysiology, with particular emphasis on diagnostic and rehabilitation tools utilized by SLPs and audiologists, is provided in this course. Impacts of mTBI on hearing, cognition, vision and the vestibular system, assessments performed by the two disciplines post-concussion, and treatments for cognition (including auditory processing disorder) are described.

The prevalence of tinnitus in teenagers from all causes and the primary complaints associated with bothersome tinnitus are discussed in this course. Screenings and interventions the speech-language pathologist can provide, as well as situations in which referrals to other specialists should be made, are described.

This course focuses on changes and new/unique items in the Outcome and Assessment Information Set, Version E (OASIS-E) data collection process. Official guidance sources are explored to ensure accuracy of information. Topics of discussion include connections to social determinants of health and care planning, medication handoff procedures, and high-risk drug classes.

Imperative education and resources to be provided by professionals to parents during the delicate time of identification of hearing loss is discussed in this course. Stages of grief, facilitating shared decision-making for communication as a family, and significant roles to know and consider are covered.

This course explores emotional intelligence (EQ) and how to "plug in" and use it in situations that go awry with parents of clients. Specific strategies for handling difficult situations and de-escalating arguments are discussed.

This course describes the epidemiology of age-related hearing loss, including its prevalence and risk factors. It reviews and evaluates recent public health research that demonstrates a relationship between hearing and cognitive decline and dementia, and discusses potential explanations for this link and how treatment can modify its impact.

This course presents a comprehensive, patient-centered aural rehabilitation (AR) approach designed to meet the unique needs of older adults who receive cochlear implants. Current AR models and roles of multidisciplinary team members are reviewed, and case studies are used to demonstrate key components of individualized assessment and treatment, including specific goals and activities, in various settings.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series. This course will examine evidence-based best practices and considerations for doing aural rehabilitation with adults with cochlear implants, and will include a discussion of therapy goals and target selection.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Adults receiving cochlear implants require aural rehabilitation, though it is not always recommended as frequently as it is for children. This course will examine areas of concern and indications for aural rehabilitation for adults, and will discuss the assessment process for adults.

This course provides a general overview of modern hearing aids, including a description of new and innovative technology and its benefits to patients. Strategies used to evaluate the candidate and to obtain an optimum fitting of the aids will be discussed.