Looking to learn about the latest advancements in amplification and assistive devices? Join us at AAA 2024+HearTECH expo to hear from industry leaders in a diverse range of topics. Read on for a glance at a few can’t miss sessions.
Update on Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids in Community Pharmacies
Wednesday, April 17, 2:45–3:45 pm
Presented by Elaine Mormer, PhD, and Lucas Berenbrok, PharmD, MS
Earn 0.1 CEUs
One year after over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids became available in retail settings, interested pharmacists have adopted various models of sales and support. Hear from presenters as they discuss how OTC hearing aids fit within the standard pharmacists’ patient care process.
Grand Rounds: Amplification
Friday, April 19, 7:45–9:15 am
Presented by David Jedlicka, AuD; Rebecca Wiacek, AuD; Jocelyn Tubbs, AuD; Natalie Lenzen, AuD; and Jillian Hubertz, AuD
Earn 0.15 CEUs
Hear from experienced clinicians and experts in the areas of amplification as they share innovative and interesting cases that specifically target the use of hearing aid technology. These cases highlight how clinicians can think outside the box and use technology to achieve best outcomes for their patients.
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Single-Sided Deafness?
Friday, April 19, 2:15–3:15 pm
Presented by Virginia Milne, AuD, and Melanie Lutz, AuD
Earn 0.1 CEUs
Single-sided deafness (SSD) poses unique challenges to both the patients and audiologists. SSD negatively impacts the ability to localize sound as well as speech understanding, especially in the presence of background noise. SSD patients may pursue a CROS system, a BAHA, or a cochlear implant. Additionally, some SSD patients opt to forgo amplification. Join us to review patients across the lifespan who pursued each treatment option and experienced varying outcomes.
Hearing Aids in Review: 2023
Friday, April 19, 4:15–5:45 pm
Presented by Catherine Palmer, PhD; Ryan McCreery, PhD; and Gus Mueller, PhD
Earn 0.15 CEUs
Join us for a panel discussion of the current evidence-base in amplification spanning the range of selection, fitting, verification, and outcome assessment across the lifespan. Hear from experts as they review literature from 2023 that will impact your practice.
Cases and FAQs: Demonstrating the Benefit of Hearing Aids for Functional Hearing Difficulties
Saturday, April 20, 8:00–9:00 am
Presented by Christina Roup, PhD; Jodi Baxter, AuD; and Gail Whitelaw, PhD
Earn 0.1 CEUs
Join us to examine clinical cases that demonstrate the subjective and objective benefit of hearing aids for adults with functional hearing difficulties. Frequently asked questions about treating adults with functional hearing difficulties with hearing aids will also be addressed.
Best Practices Hearing Intervention: The ACHIEVE Way
Saturday, April 20 9:15–10:15 am
Presented by Sarah Faucette, AuD, PhD, and Shannon Basham, AuD
Earn 0.1 CEUs
In the dynamic world of health care, the need for structured intervention protocols has never been more apparent. The Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) multi-site clinical trial stands as a testament to this imperative. Join us for a detailed overview of best-practice intervention as modeled in the ACHIEVE study.
Visit the online conference planner to learn about more amplification and assistive devices sessions at AAA 2024+HearTECH Expo. Don’t miss out on these game-changing presentations!
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