ASHA Learning Pass

This session provides practical information on implementing and expanding aural/audiologic rehabilitation programs for adults with hearing loss and their communication partners. The presenter discusses and provides examples of components of successful aural rehabilitation services, including assessment, communication training, technologies, and group counseling.

This course is a recorded session from the online conference “Audiology 2017: Cutting-Edge Perspectives in Service Delivery for Older Adults.”

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Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:

• Explain to colleagues how aural rehabilitation can expand family-centered care for adults
• Outline a plan for implementing a group aural rehabilitation program
• Identify ways to engage communication partners in assessment, training, technologies, and counseling

Presenter Information

Nicole Marrone, PhD, CCC-A, holds the James S. and Dyan Pignatelli/UniSource Clinical Chair in Audiologic Rehabilitation for Adults at The University of Arizona and is an assistant professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Her research investigates hearing loss and rehabilitation in adults, with a focus on reducing hearing health care disparities and maximizing communication for individuals and their families. Marrone’s research is currently funded by the National Institutes of Health, and she serves as the associate coordinator for ASHA’s SIG 7 (Aural Rehabilitation and Its Instrumentation).

Financial Disclosures:

• Assistant professor at University of Arizona
• Research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Financial compensation from ASHA for this presentation

Nonfinancial Disclosures:

• Associate coordinator for ASHA's Special Interest Group 7

Assessment Type

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

To earn continuing education credit, you must complete the learning assessment by the end date below.

Program History and CE Information

Online conference dates: October 11–23, 2017
End date: November 29, 2026

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).