Date: April 8, 2019

Time: 5:30-7:30 pm

Location: 5850 E Still Circle Mesa, AZ 85206

Room: Cougar, 3rd Floor

Course description:

A discussion and demonstration will be provided on how the Otometrics Biologic AudX or AudX Pro otoacoustic emissions devices are utilized for pediatric and adult audiometric evaluation. Clinical considerations in use of otoacoustic emissions and types of otoacoustic emissions will be discussed. A step by step demonstration will also be provided. In addition, a discussion and demonstration of OAE assessment in the pediatric and adult population including considerations such as calibration, stimulus type and reporting results will be provided.

In addition, a discussion and demonstration will be provided on how various systems are utilized for evoked potentials such as ABR, ECochG and ASSR. The basics of evoked potentials will be reviewed along with a discussion of threshold assessment in both ABR and ASSR with hands-on practicum. The day will end with a review of frequently asked questions regarding all aspects of evoked potentials. The benefits of the use of evoked potentials to both the clinician and patient will be presented.

Patient database management will also be presented including integration with OTObase. OTObase is a tool utilized to integrate any NOAH compatible devices/applications into an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Learner outcome:

• Define anatomy related to generation of otoacoustic emissions
• Define types of otoacoustic emissions and their benefits: spontaneous, transient, distortion product OAEs
• Determine clinical applications of OAEs for different patient populations
• Determine troubleshooting strategies for improved OAE testing techniques
• Define unique features that improve testing efficiency with Biologic OAE testing equipment
• Demonstrate patient preparation and collection of auditory evoked potential data
• Troubleshoot and manipulate auditory evoked potential protocols as well as manage patient records

How to register:

Email: jason.faloon@natus.com or jeanette.fitzke@natus.com by April 1st, 2019.

CEU information:

Otometrics, a division of Natus, is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 2  CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy’s Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology. This course is offered for up to .2 AAA CEUs.

Speaker Bio:

Jeanette Fitzke, AuD, joined Otometrics, division of Natus, in February 2015 as the West Regional Field Clinical Audiologist where she has trained several providers and given multiple local, state and national presentations and lectures on a variety of Audiology, Vestibular, Telehealth, and Business related topics pertinent to the hearing and balance healthcare industry. She has 17 years of clinical experience in such settings as ENT, hospital, and multi-specialty clinics where she worked with a variety of age populations and focused on diagnostics, hearing aid services, vestibular care, and electrophysiological testing. She obtained her B.S. from the University of Arizona, M.S. from Arizona State University and AuD from A.T. Still University. She is currently a member of the American Speech Hearing Association and American Academy of Audiology and holds her Clinical Certificate of Competency in Audiology

Facilitated by:

Jeanette Fitzke, AuD, CCC-A

Field Clinical Audiologist/Team Lead (Western US & Canada)

Otometrics (Division of Natus)

Jason Faloon

District Sales Manager: CO, AZ, NM, S. NV, El Paso

Otometrics (Division of Natus)

About Otometrics:
Otometrics, a division of Natus, is the audiology industry leader. For more than 50 years, Otometrics has been helping hearing and balance care professionals improve the quality of life for their clients and patients by delivering expert knowledge, reliable solutions and services and trusted partnership.

Otometrics develops, manufactures and markets audiological, otoneurologic and vestibular instrumentation in more than 80 countries under the Otometrics brands, including Madsen®, Aurical®, ICS®, Oscilla®, Otoscan® and Bio-logic®. Otometrics is a strategic business unit of Natus Medical Incorporated (North America NASDAQ: BABY) — a US-based leading provider of healthcare products, devices and services used in the newborn, neurology, sleep, hearing and balance markets. For more information, please visit www.otometrics.com or www.natus.com.

More courses available at: www.otometrics.us/education