The articles in this journal self-study explore research related to various aspects of hearing health and care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specific topics include: supporting individuals with tinnitus, teaching students about noise-induced hearing loss, and understanding pandemic-related disruptions to hearing abilities and care. Audiologists will take away information they can apply as the pandemic and audiology practice continue to evolve.

Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:

• Discuss ways to support individuals with tinnitus
• Discuss strategies for mitigating pandemic-related hearing disruptions
• Discuss considerations for implementing a hearing education program

Contents

The following articles are included in this course:

• Coping With Tinnitus During the COVID-19 Pandemic, by Eldré W. Beukes, Joy Onozuka, Torryn P. Brazell, and Vinaya Manchaiah
• Listening in 2020: A Survey of Adults' Experiences With Pandemic-Related Disruptions, by Karen S. Helfer, Sara K. Mamo, Michael Clauss, and Silvana Tellerico
• Online, Asynchronous Hearing Education and Research Project for Ethnically Diverse Adolescents via Interprofessional Collaboration and Electronic Service-Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Pilot Study on the Needs and Challenges, by Shruti Balvalli Deshpande
• Survey of Hearing Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Service Delivery, by Laura Gaeta

Assessment Type

Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.