Course curriculum

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    Course content

    • PowerPoint slides

    • Beyond the Audiogram: Common Misconceptions about Audiology and Language Development

    • Quiz

    • Evaluation

    • Continuing Education Units

Course Info

Course Description: This presentation will offer critical discussion of audiology concepts as related to the work of school-based speech-language pathologists. Frequently misunderstood aspects of audiologic test results and hearing device benefits/limitations will be emphasized. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and apply the presentation content through practical examples. 

 

Agenda: 

5 minutes: Introduction

15 minutes: Understanding audiologic test results

30 minutes: Understanding hearing device benefits and limitations

25 minutes: Applications for school-based speech-language pathologists 

 

Learner Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

  1. Describe what can and cannot be determined from audiologic test results
  2. Identify at least 3 benefits and limitations of hearing devices for language development
  3. Apply audiology concepts appropriately to a case sample of a deaf or hard of hearing child

Instructor(s)

Sarah Sparks

Dr. Sarah Sparks is a deaf clinical audiologist and founder of Audiology Outside the Box, a telepractice focused on holistic communication, audiologic counseling, and education. Her goal in clinical work is to support children, adults, and their families toward effective communication and a great quality of life. Some of her clinical interests are pediatric audiology, vestibular and balance disorders, cochlear implants, and audiology services provided in American Sign Language.

Speaker disclosures

Financial disclosure: The presenter is receiving royalties for this course.

Nonfinancial disclosure: The presenter is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the District of Columbia Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the American Academy of Audiology, the American Balance Society, and the Maryland Academy of Audiology.

Continuing Education

This course is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEUs.