Certificate Holder—Tinnitus Management® (CH-TM)

CH-TM is an online self-study program for licensed audiologists, first offered in 2018, that is a comprehensive tinnitus management education program providing essential information for assessing and managing patients with tinnitus or decreased sound tolerance.

The CH-TM certificate program includes seven (7) modules in two (2) parts that must be completed in order to earn 1.4 Tier 1 CEUs (0.2 CEUs for each module). When both parts are completed within eighteen(18) months from initial Part 1 registration date and licensure is verified, the CH-TM certificate will be awarded.

Part 1: Foundations of Tinnitus Management

Module 1- Tinnitus Definitions & Theoretical Foundations: Identifies the different types and characteristics of tinnitus, its prevalence in the US and globally, and different theories of its etiology.

Module 2 – Management of the Patient with Tinnitus: Provides a snapshot of the experience of tinnitus, along with a broad synopsis of assessment approaches, intervention techniques, and practice management considerations.

Module 3 – Business Management Considerations: Discusses the unique demands and business factors associated with integrating tinnitus and DST services into an audiology practice.

Part 2: Tinnitus Management Principles in Practice

Module 4- Audiological Evaluation of the Patient with Tinnitus: Teaches how to assess the results of a comprehensive audiological evaluation as a basis for clinical decision-making for a patient with tinnitus.

Module 5 – Tinnitus Intervention Techniques: Reviews varied approaches that may be used as intervention for patients with tinnitus, including indications for use, benefits, and limitations of each technique.

Module 6 – Management Plan for the Patient with Tinnitus: Teaches how to educate and collaborate with patients and other providers to develop a management plan for a patient with tinnitus.

Module 7 – Management of the Patient with Decreased Sound Tolerance: Summarizes the characteristics and prevalence of DST along with assessment approaches, treatment techniques, and practice management considerations for these patients.

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Review the Review the CH-TM Participant Handbook for more information on eligibility, individual fees, training curriculum, etc.
Register for Part 1: Foundations of Tinnitus Management
Register for Part 2: Tinnitus Management Principles in Practice
Read the Assessment-Based Code of Ethics
See a directory of current CH-TM certificate holders in the US and abroad.

Certificate Holder—Tinnitus Management® (CH-TM)

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