Hearing Aid Dispensing Training Manual

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About Hearing Aid Dispensing Training Manual

Product Description The comprehensive, easy-to-use Hearing Aid Dispensing Training Manual is designed for individuals pursuing a career in hearing health care and is a useful study resource for the state practical licensing examination. With a focus on areas of competency for the practical sections of the examination, the manual not only prepares individuals for the exam, but also for day-to-day operations in the professional environment. The training manual covers the four main competencies of most state practical examinations: audiometric testing, impression taking, hearing aid fitting, and hearing aid troubleshooting. The competency modules are divided into chapters related to the concept of the module. Objectives and vocabulary open the chapter to help guide the reader, and a "Putting It All Together" section at the end of the chapter ties together the concepts of the module with practical activities allowing the individual to perform the competency as they would for their state licensing examination. Review "[T]his manual outlines the step-by-step procedures that one must follow and perform to obtain a hearing-aid dispensing license, particularly in North America.... [A]lthough this text is not meant to serve as a comprehensive audiologic, amplification, or rehabilitation manual, the author interjects best practice techniques and references for the reader who desires more knowledge. The manner in which the material is presented allows the reader to sit down at an audiometer with this manual at his/her side and practice basic skills that will be assessed during a typical hearing-aid dispensing exam. By following the step-by-step outline at the end of each section, the reader will be equipped to use the equipment properly in an appropriate manner, inspect the ear or hearing aid, perform the given test or procedure, be aware of FDA red flags for referral, and be aware of what to say to those who are being evaluated. The manual can be used in lieu of an instructor. It is a practical tutorial and reference tool. Audiology students who would like to have a review for preparing for the practical portion of a HA examination could benefit from using this manual." --Elizabeth Humphrey & Patti Johnstone, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Knoxville, USA, The Journal of Audiology (9/2014) About the Author Suzanne Krumenacker, AuD, is a licensed Dispensing Audiologist and is a Staff Audiologist in the Audiology/Technical Support Department for Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the largest hearing aid manufacturers in the world.