Pre Congress Workshops
There will be a number of pre congress workshops held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Please note that these workshops are not part of the World Congress of Audiology registration fee.
Before you make your selection, please check the pre congress workshop program carefully to ensure you are able to attend all of your selected workshops.
The workshops are set out below and note there are limited numbers in some, so please book early.
Workshop 3.
Programming Hearing Aids For Different Languages
Dr Marshal Chasin
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
Date: 3 May 2014
Cost: $110.00
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Max participants: 40
Marshall Chasin, AuD, Musicians' Clinics of Canada
Overview
One may see a bilingual client and wonder whether there should be different "programs" for the two languages. The SII tells most of the story but is far from the entire picture. It provides no information on word level (e.g.
Japanese CVC word structure constraints) and sentence level (e.g. post-positions found in many SOV languages) cues. Grammars were examined for ten languages and alterations (not seen in the SII) are recommended for a
"programming" change.
Learning outcomes
Learning Objective 1: program a hearing aid differently depending on the language
Learning Objective 2: analyze a bilingual client's concerns about a poorly fit hearing aid
Learning Objective 3: coherently discuss differences between various commonly spoken languages
Dr. Chasin is an audiologist and the Director of Auditory Research at the Musicians' Clinics of
Canada. He is also the Coordinator of Research at the Canadian Hearing Society, Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto (in Linguistics), Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Communication Disorders and Sciences at the University of Western Ontario, and Adjunct Research Assistant Professor at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo.
Workshop 2.
How Good is my Hearing? An Evidence-based Approach to Counselling Individuals about their Pure Tone Audiogram and Noise Exposure Profile
Ms Lyndal Carter
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Date: 3 May 2014
Cost: $110.00
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Max participants: 40
Overview
Pure Tone Audiometry has been regarded as the "gold standard" for determining hearing sensitivity. In the clinical context, it is generally accepted that hearing threshold levels of 20 dB HL or better are within "normal" limits. However this merges and simplifies a more complex set of considerations.
Hearing threshold level (HTL) is not an absolute, but a statistical concept, inferred from a group of individuals from
specific populations. Hearing may also be described with reference to the thresholds typical for people with similar demographic characteristics, particularly age or history of noise exposure.
In this session, the development and content of relevant International Organization for Standardization (ISO) audiometric reference data will be discussed. The typical relationship between noise-exposure and threshold shift, and the effects of ageing on the audiogram will be reviewed. Recently obtained HTL data for a group of young Australians will be presented. Current research evidence pertaining to the sources of noise exposure during everyday activities will be provided, and the benefits and limitations of currently available hearing protectors will be briefly reviewed.
It is anticipated that the information provided in this session will enhance the level of detail clinical audiologists can provide to clients - when discussing their individual audiometric results, and when counselling about possible risk factors for noise induced hearing loss.
Workshop 4.
Electro-Acoustic Fittings: Where to from here?
Ms Paola Incerti
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Date: 3 May 2014
Cost: $110.00
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Max participants: 30
Overview
Electric-acoustic stimulation (EAS) is an option for people who have usable hearing in the implanted ear. Research has shown that significant benefit can be obtained when combining acoustic and electric stimulation in the same ear for speech intelligibility in quiet and noise, compared to electric stimulation alone.
This workshop aims to address three clinical questions: 1. Why fit? 2.Who to fit? 3. How to fit? What are the
clinical fitting practices for devices that combine electric and acoustic stimulation? We will first review the research evidence regarding the potential benefits of combining acoustic and electric stimulation. Then, the research
evidence regarding the range of hearing worth aiding will be examined. Thirdly, the clinical fitting practices, programming and fitting tips will be discussed. Finally, using case studies, this workshop will examine how clinicians might incorporate this knowledge into individual rehabilitation programs to enhance outcomes for individuals who use electric and acoustic stimulation.
Workshop 29.
Cerumen Management Workshop
Dr John Vorrath
Date: 3 May 2014
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Date: 4 May 2014
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
Time:11:00am - 12:30pm
Cost: $110.00
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Max participants: 16
Overview
The frontal mirror was the only option and mastered by few except ENT specialists. Now this era has passed, wax removal by instrumentation can be achieved by all health workers who can get volume experience.
Audiologists are close to the top of this list. Governments are encouraging this type of delegation as there is a shortage of Doctors.
This workshop provides a hands-on teaching environment to learn safe and correct use of the headlights and instruments used to treat ear canal conditions, including use of the VorOtek O Scope and other instruments.
Workshop 1.
Assessment of Outer/Middle Ear Function using Wideband Acoustic Absorbance
Mrs Sreedevi Aithal
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Date: 3 May 2014
Cost: $110.00
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Max participants: 75
Overview of the Workshop
Wideband acoustic immittance (WAI) is an emerging innovative technique that measures the mechanoacoustic properties of the outer and middle ear.
WBA has been shown to be promising tool in the evaluation of conductive system in infants, children and adults. Incorporating WBA in general practice could improve the detection of middle ear pathologies as well as understanding the mechanoacoustic properties of the outer and middle ear when WBA is measured in the pressurised condition.
The objectives of the workshop are to
· Explain the principles of WAI measurement
· Explain the advantages of WBA over tympanometry in the assessment of conductive disorders
· Examine normative WBA data for infants, children and adults
· Illustrate the application of WBA in the evaluation of middle ear disorders (e.g.otosclerosis, ossicular chain discontinuity, otitis media etc) and conductive hearing loss.
· Provide hands-on experience for participants to measure absorbance under ambient and pressurised conditions.
Workshop 5.
FM Verification with Modern Technologies
Dr Ben Zalm Fernee
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Date: 3 May 2014
Cost: $110.00
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Max participants: 50
Overview of the Instructional Session
FM verification is often considered a procedure that is good to do, but is seldom done as it is perceived as being
overly complex and time consuming. FM verification is extremely important as it ensures the FM user is receiving
the correct amount of FM gain relative to the hearing aid microphone.
This presentation will consist of an easy to follow instructional session demonstrating how to verify a variety of FM systems including:
· Ear level FM receivers (i.e. receiver attached to the hearing aid)
· Neck loop FM receivers (i.e. FM receiver worn around the neck, transmitting FM via hearing aid telecoil)
· FM via Bluetooth gateway device (FM receiver attached to Bluetooth gateway device e.g. Oticon Streamer, Phonak iCom, Widex FM+Dex)
· Ear-level FM receiver meant for auditory processing disorder (Oticon Amigo Star, Phone iSense micro).
The session will contain practical examples of how to perform the transparency calculations, looking at the
frequency response curves taken from test box measurements. Participants will have an opportunity to make the calculations and determine if FM gain should be increased or decreased. A series of videos will be shown describing the procedures as well as a real life demonstration with measurement equipment.
Workshop 6.
Family-Centred Care in Audiological Rehabilitation
Prof Louise Hickson
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Date: 3 May 2014
Cost: $110.00
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Max participants: 40
Overview
Family members are significantly affected by the consequences of hearing impairment and can potentially play an important role in a client's hearing rehabilitation. The application of family-centred care to hearing rehabilitation involves planning services that focus on the needs of the entire family, not just the individual client, throughout all
phases of rehabilitation including assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. The purpose of this interactive workshop is to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of a series of research studies exploring family
members' involvement in hearing rehabilitation, as well as discuss strategies to effectively engage family members in the rehabilitation process. Results of the research indicate that while family member involvement is valued by all key stakeholders (audiologists, clients, and family members) current hearing services focus primarily on the client. The role of family members in audiology appointments as well barriers and facilitators affecting involvement will be explored. Through the presentation of data extracts, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on current practice, as well as develop creative solutions to fostering collaborative partnerships with clients and family members. The adoption of a family-centred care approach in hearing rehabilitation has the potential to improve outcomes for older adults with hearing impairment and address the individual needs of family members.
Workshop 23.
Models of Hearing Implant Service Delivery: Taking Audiology to the Recipients
Mrs Colleen Psarros
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Date: 3 May 2014
Cost: $110.00
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Max participants: 20
Overview
With over 60% of recipients of hearing implants living outside of the metropolitan area, cochlear implant clinics have developed soundly validated methods of enabling recipients to access equitable services locally.
This workshop will provide participants the opportunity to experience the various models of service delivery available for management of implant recipients in rural and remote areas.
Teleaudiology or "remote mapping", which was validated through research conducted by the Hearing CRC,
is now an integrated part of ASA clinical practise guidelines will be demonstrated and the newly published guidelines will be reviewed.
Other methods will include a blended service model of face to face within clinic management that is combined with a home based independent management of devices.
Whilst the primary rationale for implementing this procedure is based predominantly on the need to meet the geographical reach of clients, the application of using these procedures to support the professional development
of local clinicians working in hearing impairment.
Workshop 27.
Clinical Teaching - Teaching on the Run (TOTR)
Ms Shaani Graves
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
Date: 4 May 2014
Cost: $110.00
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Max participants: 25
Overview
The Teaching on the Run (TOTR) Clinical Teaching has been specifically designed for the busy clinician. The
workshop focus is on clinical teaching and framework for clinical and other small group teaching. It comprises group discussion, discussion based on a video of an Audiology specific teaching episode, small group microteaching and critiquing of colleagues.
The workshop is a blended format 1-2 hours plus access to an online module which participants should access prior to attendance.
Teaching on the Run (TOTR), is a suite of staff development workshops for clinicians responsible for teaching,
supervision and assessment of learners at all levels (i.e students, junior staff,trainees) and has been successfully running within the medical profession for ~10 years.
Although TOTR was first developed and implemented with medical audiences, it has since been contextualised for other professions including nursing and midwifery, allied and oral health.
Workshop 19.
Living Well with Hearing Loss: Can IDA Tools Make the Difference?
Prof Louise Hickson
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
Date: 4 May 2014
Cost: $110.00
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Max participants: 40
To provide the best care, it is important to understand how hearing loss affects a patient in their daily life.
Each patient has unique communication needs and challenges. It is often difficult, however, to start a conversation with the patient about how hearing loss affects their ability to communicate and hear in specific situations. In
this interactive workshop we will explore how to create an audiological service that is responsive to client preferences, needs and values. The skills and tools to understand the client's perspective will be discussed and practical exercises used so that participants have an opportunity to develop the skills. Research demonstrating the importance of developing a therapeutic relationship between client and clinician will be highlighted.
Workshop 26.
Use of Cortical Auditory Evoked Potentials (CAEPs) in Assessment of Hearing and Evaluation of Hearing Aids
Dr Bram Van Dun
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
Date: 4 May 2014
Cost: $110.00
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Max participants: 40
Overview
Cortical auditory evoked potentials (CAEPs) are currently being used clinically for the evaluation of hearing aid fittings across Australia and internationally. This workshop aims to review the practical application of CAEPs for children who are fitted with hearing aids and/or being considered for cochlear implantation, and adults who are unable or unwilling to participate in pure tone audiometry.
This workshop will revise the general theoretical and practical aspects of CAEP assessment, with the aim of improving understanding and clinical interpretation of results, and increasing confidence in the use of CAEPs. A live hands-on demonstration will be conducted using the HEARLab system, a single-channel CAEP recording system, which has been developed at the National Acoustic Laboratories and funded by the HEARing CRC.
The current clinical protocols used within Australian Hearing, in particular for infant hearing aid evaluation, will be reviewed. Current knowledge regarding the use of CAEPs in predicting functional outcomes for children with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD) using CAEPs will also be addressed. Although the use of CAEPs for cochlear implant fitting is still subject of on going research, initial results and their clinical implications will be discussed as well.
Using case studies and group discussion, this workshop will explore how clinicians might incorporate the results of CAEP assessment into individual (re)habilitation programs, for example, in counselling parents and setting realistic expectations.
Workshop 8.
Diagnosis and Remediation of Spatial Processing Disorder: Using and Interpreting LISN-S and LISN and Learn
Dr Helen Glyde
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Date: 4 May 2014
Cost: $110.00
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Max participants: 80
Overview of Instructional Session
Spatial processing disorder (SPD) is a specific form of central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) which impacts on the ability of children to understand speech in the classroom. SPD results from a deficiency in the ability to use binaural cues to selectively attend to sounds arriving from one direction while suppressing sounds arriving from another. As a result, children with SPD need a significantly greater signal-to-noise ratio in order to achieve the same speech reception thresholds as their classmates. In this instructional session participants will learn how to diagnose and remediate SPD with the Listening in Spatialized Noise – Sentences Test (LiSN-S) and the LiSN & Learn auditory training software.
The session will include a brief overview of SPD and how it relates to other forms of CAPD. Instruction will be given on the administration of the LiSN-S and interpretation of typical and non-typical test results. Classic presenting profiles of children with SPD will be discussed. Participants will be advised on how to develop a management plan based on LiSN-S test results and other client factors. The session will also cover the use of the LiSN & Learn auditory training software for remediating SPD, including report interpretation, post-training evaluation and troubleshooting.
Finally, we will briefly discuss the use of LiSN-S and LiSN & Learn with other populations, including Indigenous children or other populations where otitis media in early infancy is common, hearing-impaired listeners, and adults. This session is suitable for current and potential new users of the LiSN-S and LiSN & Learn.
Workshop 16.
Changing Audiology Practice: IDA Ideas
Ms Bettina Turnbull
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Date: 4 May 2014
Cost: $110.00
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Max participants: 40
Overview
Ida tools are designed to help you work in patient-centred ways in the clinic. Some hearing care professionals
feel that this challenges the way they currently think about their role as a clinician and their relationship with lients. They find that as they start implementing the tools, they begin a change journey themselves. The Change
Guide provides a step-by-step process for how to manage the change required to successfully apply the Ida tools in your clinic. It is based on an appreciative approach to change, which has its roots in the Appreciative Inquiry methodology. Rather than taking a top-down, problem-focused approach to change, the guide helps you reflect on and talk about what works well now and how you can do more of that in the future. In this interactive workshop participants will work through the Guide and have an opportunity to practice communication skills necessary to manage change.
Some prior experience with Ida tools would be beneficial for this workshop.
Workshop 28.
Supporting Learners – Teaching on the Run (TOTR)
Ms Shaani Graves
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Date: 4 May 2014
Cost: $110.00
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Max participants: 25
Overview
The Teaching on the Run (TOTR) Supporting Learners has been specifically designed for the busy clinician. The
workshop focus is on the causes, detection of, prevention and management of difficulties students may have. It comprises group discussion based on experiences, case review, collaborative problem solving in small groups and role play in pairs.
The workshop is a blended format 1-2 hours plus access to an online module which participants should access prior to attendance.
Teaching on the Run (TOTR), is a suite of staff development workshops for clinicians responsible for teaching,
supervision and assessment of learners at all levels (i.e students, junior staff, trainees) and has been successfully running within the medical profession for ~10 years.
Although TOTR was first developed and implemented with medical audiences, it has since been contextualised for other professions including, nursing and midwifery, allied and oral health.
Workshop 25.
Trust, Patient-Centredness and Shared Decision Making: What People with Hearing Impairment Want
A/Prof Ariane Laplante-Levesque
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Date: 4 May 2014
Cost: $110.00
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Max participants: 30
Overview
Good rapport has been put forward as a key ingredient in a fruitful relationship between people with hearing impairment and their audiologist. Recently, trust, patient-centredness and shared decision making have come forward as markers of good rapport and are therefore the focus of this workshop. This workshop addresses three questions: What makes people with hearing impairment trust or distrust hearing care and audiologists? How do people with hearing impairment define patient-centredness? How can people with hearing impairment and audiologists arrive at shared decisions? Firstly, this workshop synthesises three recent studies from Audiology on trust, patient-centredness and shared decision making. Together, these studies gathered the views of 64 people with hearing impairment from 4 different countries. While the studies had different focuses, they form a cohesive picture of what people with hearing impairment want when it comes to trust, patient-centredness and shared decision making, three markers of good rapport. Secondly, based on the studies, clinically applicable strategies to enhance trust, patient-centredness and shared decision making will be proposed. Thirdly, participants will discuss how trust, patient-centredness and shared decision making are currently addressed in their practice in small groups. Using an iterative process going from small groups and reporting to the large group, each small group will conclude by formulating three actions to enhance trust, patient-centredness and shared decision making in their practice.