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Aural Rehabilitation CDIS 4133

Aural Rehabilitation CDIS 4133. JACQUE SCHOLL, AU.D, CCC-A, FAAA DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY. Listening Devices & Related Technology. BTE. BTE - Behind The Ear Versatile Coupled with earmold Power models Audiologists choice for children Less repair Better in background noise. CIC.

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Aural Rehabilitation CDIS 4133

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  1. Aural RehabilitationCDIS 4133 JACQUE SCHOLL, AU.D, CCC-A, FAAA DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY

  2. Listening Devices & Related Technology

  3. BTE BTE - Behind The Ear Versatile Coupled with earmold Power models Audiologists choice for children Less repair Better in background noise

  4. CIC CIC - Completely in Canal Deep insertion Cosmetic appeal Closer to TM - more output naturally Less directionality features

  5. ITC ITC - In The Canal More visible - does not fill in concha More power than CIC

  6. ITE ITE - In The Ear Fills concha Directionality More power than CIC and ITC Larger battery - longer life

  7. HF SNHL & Hearing Aids What do you see as as some problems for someone with a high frequency hearing loss who needs hearing aids?

  8. Open Fittings Population Invisible Trendy Low frequency release High tech Easy

  9. Frequency Transposition What are some of the problems with hearing aids an profound hearing losses?

  10. Conducted Hearing Loss Someone who can’t wear conventional style hearing aid Conductive hearing loss Single-sided hearing loss

  11. Craniofacial Syndromes involving middle ear Treacher Collins Goldenhaar Crouzon Syndrome Nager Syndrome Pierre Robin Sequence Cleft lip and/or palate Carpenter Syndrome Apert Syndrome

  12. Conductive Hearing Loss Maximum AC loss is 60 dB Normal bone line Needs more power

  13. Traditional Bone Conducted HA

  14. Bone Anchored Hearing Aid

  15. Pathway

  16. Implanted BAHA

  17. BAHA on a softband

  18. Creative BAHA wearers

  19. Cochlear Implant Complex electronic device that can help provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf External portion Internal portion - electrode array

  20. CI Unilateral Bilateral Ear level processor Body worn processor

  21. FM Systems Anywhere the signal-to-noise ratio is poor Classrooms Restaurants Meetings

  22. Wired FM System Fluctuating hearing losses CAPD Not good for someone who wears hearing aids

  23. Wireless Personal FM CAPD Fluctuating hearing loss Single-sided deafness

  24. Classroom Soundfield System Good for all students Good for teachers Fluctuating hearing losses Poor acoustics Not ideal for someone who wears hearing aids

  25. Personal FMs Good for those with hearing aids Excellent signal-to-noise ratio Wireless Convenient Compatible with hearing aids

  26. Compatibility BAHA CI

  27. Care & Maintenance Electronic device Keep away from water/moisture Keep clean and dry Protect it from hard surfaces Protect it from direct sunlight Animals Never put in a tissue Personal information Keep batteries out of reach Keep dessicant out of reach

  28. Maintenance continued No hairspray or perfume No blow dryer Daily listening check Keep spare batteries Left vs right

  29. Pediatrics Hearing aid retainers Double-sided wig tape Earmolds Lansinoh Applicare Fun stuff

  30. Care Kits Battery tester Cleaning cloth Cleaning tool Listening scope Puffer Applicare/Otoease Lansinoh/Otofirm Dessicant Hard case

  31. Next week Work with a partner Explain how to take care of hearing aid Practice using the tools Practice putting in and out of ear

  32. Extra Credit Make a “take home” sheet for your patient that explains proper maintenance and the components of their hearing aid. Use graphics and explanations so the patient clearly understands. You may choose whether it is for a pediatric or adult patient. Create a journal for your patient to take home and fill out for the next visit. You may choose whether this is for an adult patient or the parent of a child.

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