Presenter: Kathy Dowd, AuD CEUs: 0.1 Description: Guided by the federal mandates of OBRA 1987 and the 1999 Supreme Court Olmstead decision, audiology services are a required standard for residents in skilled nursing and communal living facilities. While state-specific laws dictate the delivery of these services, this presentation explores the broader landscape, including governing regulations,…

Presenter: Aryn Kamerer, PhD CEUs: 0.1 Description: This course examines the gap between normal audiometric test results and patients' real-world hearing difficulties, drawing on research into diagnostic guidelines, patient perceptions, and clinician decision-making. It aims to identify where patient and provider experiences diverge in order to improve person-centered care for those with unexplained hearing concerns.…

Presenters: Jodi Baxter, AuD, and Christina Roup, PhD CEUs: 0.1 Description: Functional hearing difficulties (FHD), or self-reported hearing challenges despite a normal pure-tone audiogram, affect millions of adults and remain a source of clinical uncertainty among hearing healthcare professionals. This session presents real-world clinical data from a clinic actively assessing and managing FHD. Attendees will…

CEUs: 0.1 Presenter: Patricia Gaffney, AuD MPH, BC-VA, DFAAA Description: Vestibular disorders in animals may present with head tilt, ataxia, nystagmus, and other signs that can mimic central or peripheral pathology. This session explores comparative vestibular anatomy across species, emphasizing variations that influence clinical presentation. Common etiologies include congenital syndromes, otitis media/interna, infections, and idiopathic syndromes.…

CEUs: 0.1 Presenters: Jerome Evans, AuD, and Maryann Flores Zurrica, AuD, CCC-A Description: This presentation will explore cochlear implantation (CI) as a treatment for Single Sided Deafness (SSD), including current indications, evaluation protocols, sound processor programming, and outcomes. We’ll discuss the impact of unilateral hearing loss, FDA and insurance criteria, and updates on coverage. Our…

CEUs: 0.1 Presenter: Tamar Gomes, AuD Description: At Boston Children’s Hospital, the audiology team is working to integrate cortical auditory evoked potentials (CAEPs) into pediatric care to enhance decision-making from ABR to behavioral measures. This effort seeks to improve guidance for infants, children with developmental delays, auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD), as well as help…

Clinical Education Conversations: Student Experiences in Audiology The AAA IE Committee, in collaboration with the Student Academy of Audiology, is providing a forum for AuD students to share and reflect on their experiences within clinical education settings. Students will have an opportunity to openly discuss aspects of their clinical placements, including learning environments, supervision styles,…

Presenter: Pawel J. Jastreboff, PhD, ScD, MBA CEUs: 0.1 Description: This course presents an expert analysis of tinnitus and Decreased Sound Tolerance (DST), grounded in more than fifty years of theoretical and hands-on clinical experience. Hearing healthcare professionals will gain insight into the challenges audiologists face in the field of tinnitus and DST, along with…

Dates: Thursday, September 17 – Saturday, September 19, 2026 Location: American Academy of Audiology Headquarters, Reston, Virginia Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 24 at 11:59 PM ET Application Status: OPEN Join the Academy’s flagship leadership experience for audiologists ready to expand their impact. The 2026 JFLAC program offers immersive training, meaningful connections, and a launchpad for…