American Academy of Audiology

Regulation of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: Analysis (Part 2 of 2)
2021-12-08 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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Regulation of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids (Part 2 of 2):
Academy Analysis of the FDA Proposed Rule and Implications for the Profession

Sarah Sydlowski, AuD, PhD, MBA

Academy President

Catherine Palmer, PhD

Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh
Director of Audiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Children’s Hospital
Past President, American Academy of Audiology

Sumit Dhar, PhD

Associate Provost for Faculty, Hugh Knowles Professor of Hearing Science, Roxelyn and Richard Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northwestern University

Ryan McCreery, PhD

Vice President of Research, Boys Town National Research Hospital

In the second segment of the two-part series, a panel of Academy subject matter experts (SMEs) will engage with members in a discussion of their analysis of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed rule on the regulation of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids.
The session will present a discussion, facilitated by Academy president Sarah Sydlowski, AuD, PhD, MBA, with several members from the OTC SME work group preparing the Academy response to the proposed rule. Those members include Catherine Palmer, PhD, (work group convener); Sumit Dhar, PhD; Ryan McCreery, PhD; and Todd Ricketts, PhD.
The panel will provide members with specific detail of the analysis, including the potential impact on audiology practice, and will address questions to help members in forming their own response to the proposed rule.
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Improving Patient Care for LGBTQ+ People
2021-12-07 13:00 - 14:00
Presenter(s): Megan A. Mooney, PhD
CEUs: 0.1 AAA/Tier 1 CEUs
Duration: 60 minutes

Instructional Level: Beginner
Program Focus: Knowledge
Description:
This presentation will provide a brief overview of affirming and welcoming practices for working with LGBTQ+ patients. The session will include language and terminology as well as ways to improve patient care through improved office policies, forms, and the physical environment. In addition, a variety of resources will be provided so that participants can stay up to date on best clinical practices as well as information for patients.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Evaluate knowledge of LGBTQ+ affirming language to use with patients.
2. Identify at least 2 strategies to increase affirming and welcoming practices for LGBTQ+ patients.
3. Recognize at least 2 resources to further enhance care for LGBTQ+ patients.
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Regulation of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: Overview (Part 1 of 2)
2021-11-10 13:00 - 14:00
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Regulation of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids (Part 1 of 2): Overview

Catherine Palmer, PhD
Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh
Director of Audiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Children’s Hospital
Past President, American Academy of Audiology

Susan Pilch, JD
Senior Director of Government Relations
American Academy of Audiology

In the first of a two-part series offered by the Academy, Catherine Palmer, PhD, past president of the Academy, and Susan Pilch, JD, senior director of government relations, will join members to provide an update on the over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid regulatory landscape.
The session will describe the impetus for the development of the OTC hearing aid regulations and summarize the provisions of the proposed rule released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in October 2021.
The presenters will also update members on the actions underway by the Academy to respond to the proposed rule.
Part 2 in the series, to air in December as part of the regular discussion forums, will include analysis by subject matter experts involved in preparing the Academy’s response and also offer guidance to members.
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eAudiology Webinar: Cultural Awareness in Audiology
2021-08-31 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for the Academy’s eAudiology live webinar.
Presenter(s): Jackie L. Clark, PhD
Duration: 60 minutes
CEUs: 0.10 AAA/Tier 1
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Program Focus: Knowledge
Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, each participant in the eAudiology Web Seminar will be able to:

Identify at least 3 cultural characteristics that could define a group
List the two major concepts of time
Describe what is Cultural Destructiveness
Provide an example of someone who has high uncertainty avoidance

Though the U.S. Census of 2020 recorded only 7.4 percent increase in the resident population compared to one decade ago, there is a diverse population growing in general, as well as generationally. A richer and greater diversity is seen in the post-Gen-Z and -Gen-Z generations in comparison to lesser diversity in the pre-Boomer generation. In fact, the increased diversity within the younger generations is more than half of the U.S. population younger than age 16 and identified as a racial or ethnic minority. Such increased diversity will translate into clinicians meeting patients of cultures unlike their own.
On some occasions, health-care professionals may find themselves unprepared for the interactions, and consequently may mis-interpret behaviors (or lack of) during the interactions; or experience some embarrassing communication breakdowns. These breakdowns could ultimately result in poorer clinical outcomes. It is increasingly important for clinicians to become sensitive to cultural differences that exist to mitigate significant cultural mismatches and ultimately communication breakdowns.
This webinar presentation will delve into some basic cultural parameters (e.g., collectivism/individualism, monochronicity/polychronicity, etc.), as well as anticipated gender/age roles; all of which are important to integrate during clinical interactions.
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2021 Membership Meeting
2021-06-29 18:00 - 19:00
2021 Virtual Membership Meeting
June 29, 6:00-7:00 pm ET
The virtual membership meeting featured reports from Academy leadership, including a message from the Academy President, Angela Shoup, PhD, advocacy updates; diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; and an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and engage with the leadership.
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Questions about the membership meeting can be sent to membership@audiology.org.
