Training & events

With current estimates of the global prevalence of hearing loss exceeding 1.6 billion individuals, the burden of hearing loss, specifically in the aged, is considerable. Beyond impacts of communication, there is a growing body of evidence demonstrating the connection between hearing loss and various social and medical comorbidities, including cognitive performance, depression, loneliness, falls risk, and reduced quality of life. However, the link between the use of hearing aids and improvements in these adverse health outcomes is still emerging. We will review a summary of current research on the impact of hearing health on overall health and well-being. We will also review the role of hearing healthcare providers in mitigating their patients’ underlying risk factors and the most relevant aspects to consider when using hearing technology to assist them in leading healthy, safe, and independent lives. Lastly, we will share how various tools such as advanced data-logging and machine learning could be leveraged to demonstrate how hearing aid usage relates to health outcomes.

With current estimates of the global prevalence of hearing loss exceeding 1.6 billion individuals, the burden of hearing loss, specifically in the aged, is considerable. Beyond impacts of communication, there is a growing body of evidence demonstrating the connection between hearing loss and various social and medical comorbidities, including cognitive performance, depression, loneliness, falls risk, and reduced quality of life. However, the link between the use of hearing aids and improvements in these adverse health outcomes is still emerging. We will review a summary of current research on the impact of hearing health on overall health and well-being. We will also review the role of hearing healthcare providers in mitigating their patients’ underlying risk factors and the most relevant aspects to consider when using hearing technology to assist them in leading healthy, safe, and independent lives. Lastly, we will share how various tools such as advanced data-logging and machine learning could be leveraged to demonstrate how hearing aid usage relates to health outcomes.

Patients have demanding and diverse listening needs specific to their lifestyle and want the best sound quality possible. The essential requirements for hearing aid mobile apps, focusing on usability, accessibility, and user experience were reviewed. Key considerations for compatibility, connectivity, troubleshooting, best practices for optimizing app performance, and user engagement will be discussed. 

Patients have demanding and diverse listening needs specific to their lifestyle and want the best sound quality possible. The essential requirements for hearing aid mobile apps, focusing on usability, accessibility, and user experience were reviewed. Key considerations for compatibility, connectivity, troubleshooting, best practices for optimizing app performance, and user engagement will be discussed. 

Medical errors remain a significant concern in healthcare, with implications for patient safety, clinical outcomes, and healthcare costs. These errors can be broadly categorized into diagnostic, treatment, preventive, and communication errors, each contributing to adverse events that may compromise patient well-being. Human factors, system inefficiencies, and miscommunication continue to be key drivers of errors. Efforts to reduce medical errors focus on improving healthcare systems, enhancing medical education, and implementing safety protocols. Join us as we discuss strategies such as standardized procedures, increased interprofessional communication, and the use of electronic health records (EHRs) aimed at mitigating risks. Types, causes, and consequences of medical errors, current interventions and their effectiveness, and the need for continuous improvements in patient safety practices will also be discussed.

With a simple and straightforward user interface, Pro Fit offers all of the tools needed to have an efficient first fit through handling the most complex listening needs. Discover how to navigate the software and learn fitting tips to effectively fit your patients.

Are you new to Starkey? Are you a student? Has it been a while since you’ve fit a Starkey product? Join us to learn the basics about Starkey’s innovative product family. Discover which hearing aid or accessory may best suit your patients needs.

With a simple and straightforward user interface, ProFit offers all of the tools needed to have an efficient first fit through handling the most complex listening needs. Discover how to navigate the software and learn fitting tips to effectively fit your patients.

Are you new to Starkey? Are you a student? Has it been a while since you’ve fit a Starkey product? Join us to learn the basics about Starkey’s innovative product family. Discover which hearing aid or accessory may best suit your patients needs.

With a simple and straightforward user interface, ProFit offers all of the tools needed to have an efficient first fit through handling the most complex listening needs. Discover how to navigate the software and learn fitting tips to effectively fit your patients.

Involving patients in decision-making of the hearing aid selection and fitting process offers opportunities to increase patient satisfaction throughout the patient journey. This course will focus on elements related to designing the environment to enhance customer experience. Clinical skills, such as impression taking and cerumen removal and hearing aid customization will be demonstrated and reviewed.