This presentation provides an overview of the clinical use of bone conduction hearing devices across the life span. It includes information about clinically available devices, guidelines related to non-surgical and surgical options, and pediatric and adult case studies. The presenters highlight key components of patient assessment, candidacy criteria, and device fitting.

This course was presented and recorded at the 2019 ASHA Convention. The session was developed by, and presenters invited by, Hearing and Vestibular - Assessment and Intervention: Pediatric, Audiology Implantables, and Hearing, Vestibular, Tinnitus: Assessment and Intervention: Adult.

Learning Objectives:
You will be able to:

• identify the clinically available bone conduction hearing devices
• identify audiological criteria used to determine if patients with hearing loss might benefit from bone conduction hearing devices
• discuss factors that will influence outcomes in patients who use bone conduction hearing devices

What is Included?

You'll get online access to all the course content, including the full video, handouts, and references so you can access it from anywhere!

Assessment Type

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

Related Courses

View other audiology sessions presented and recorded at the 2019 ASHA Convention, available through the ASHA Learning Pass subscription or as an a la carte purchase.