Advanced Amplification and Aural Rehabilitation Masterclass

The course aims to:

• foster an awareness of state of the art technology in amplification and aural rehab and how this can be translated to cost-efficient practice in both adult and paediatric populations
• develop international best practice as indicated by evidence-based approaches to aural habilitation and rehabilitation
• enable the implementation of programmes and clinically applicable tools and techniques that will elevate the process of aural habilitation and rehabilitation to an advanced practitioner level
• foster a culture of self-evaluation and development of new skills

You'll learn about:

• the latest technologies in state-of-the-art hearing instruments
• how the latest research impact on clinical practice
• pre-fitting measures that relate to successful outcomes with hearing instruments
• international best practice on fitting of amplification and different approaches followed by various countries/institutions
• the latest approaches to verification
• assessment tools for hearing aid validation and investigation of rehabilitation needs
• problem-solving skills with patients and families
• observation and assessment of functional listening skills and auditory understanding in children
• management options for special populations

The course integrates learning from the private, public and voluntary sectors, giving you a broad overview of audiological practices globally.

The course involves:

• live and recorded lectures
• interactive, seminar-style discussions
• hands-on workshops

You can choose to attend one, two or three days.

The first two days focus on adults. The third day has a paediatric focus.