Courses

Explore the concept of "hidden" hearing loss with UCLA audiologist Alison Grimes, AuD, in this informative 22-minute talk. Learn about the often-undetected hearing deficits caused by exposure to unsafe sound levels from smartphones, audio devices, and loud entertainment venues. Discover why these hearing issues may not appear in standard tests and understand the differences between age-related and hidden hearing loss. Gain insights into healthy lifestyle tips for hearing protection, the impact of background noise, and the effectiveness of hearing aids. Address common concerns about tinnitus, lipreading, and hearing aid maintenance. Conclude with essential health tips and answers to frequently asked questions about hearing health and hearing aid use.

Discover the hidden potential of hearing aids in this enlightening 18-minute TEDx talk by audiologist Juliëtte Sterkens. Explore the reality of hearing loss as an inevitable part of aging and learn about the limitations of traditional hearing aids in challenging acoustic environments. Uncover the latest technological advancements and lesser-known features that can significantly improve the quality of life for those with hearing impairments. Gain insights from Sterkens' 40 years of experience in hearing rehabilitation and her advocacy work with the Hearing Loss Association of America. Understand the importance of hearing accessibility and the impact of innovations like hearing loops in public spaces. Whether you're experiencing hearing loss, know someone who is, or simply want to prepare for the future, this talk offers valuable information on overcoming hearing challenges and living well with hearing loss.

Explore a conference talk that delves into the privacy and security challenges faced by audiologists and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in private practice settings when implementing telehealth services. Discover key findings from a six-month study involving semi-structured interviews with twenty practitioners, revealing diverse opinions on technology trustworthiness, data security concerns, and implemented security protocols. Gain insights into the complexities of balancing patient care with data protection in lower-resourced allied healthcare practices. Learn about the trust placed in third-party services like Zoom due to limited expertise and time for security evaluation. Understand the critical need to bridge the technology-healthcare gap and synergize security, privacy, and usability to ensure secure telehealth delivery as it becomes increasingly prevalent in healthcare practices.