Hearing Loss Part 1: The Facts (NL0313A)

Course Format

This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.

Course Overview

Outline:

Article 1: Facts about Hearing Loss

Article 2: Hearing Loss -- Introduction and Overview

Article 3: The Prevalence of Tinnitus in the US and the Self-reported Efficacy of Various Treatments

Article 4: Understanding Tinnitus -- FAQs

Article 5: Clinical Management of Tinnitus -- using a "progressive intervention" approach

Course Objectives

1. Describe:
   1.) The hearing system
   2.) The process of "hearing"
   3.) The consequences of hearing loss
   4.) The types and signs of hearing loss
   5.) The causes of hearing loss
   


2. Differentiate between Conductive and Sensorineural hearing loss


3. Identify:
   1.) How excessive noise can damage the hearing system
   2.) Factors that influence hearing damage
   3.) Actions that can be taken to prevent hearing loss from noise exposure
   


4. Describe assistive listening devices that help people with all degrees of hearing loss


5. Explain treatment modalities designed to alleviate tinnitus


6. Outline a five-level "progressive intervention" approach to the management of tinnitus