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Educational Audiology: Developing and Implementing Contractual Service Programs in Public Schools (On Demand Webinar) (PD102901)

Presenter(s): Briana D Nichols, AuD, CCC-A; Lydia T Colon, AuD, CCC-A
Course Description

Sign up now and watch at your leisure between November 16, 2024 and November 16, 2029.

Or sign up for the live version of this program: airing November 14, 2024, 2:00–3:00 p.m. Eastern time, available through the ASHA Learning Pass subscription or as an a la carte purchase.

Description:

Would you like to provide educational audiology services in a school setting but are unsure where to start? This webinar will share essential information for audiologists considering this type of service provision. The speakers will outline key considerations and steps to create an effective, efficient, and self-sustaining program.

Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:

  • Identify key components of an effective educational audiology service program
  • Identify important aspects of a contract to support contract-based educational audiology services
  • Identify ways to improve access to educational audiology services in your community

Related Courses

This is one of three courses in the ASHA Audiology 2024: Educational Audiology webinar series. See all the courses in this series.

Presenter Information

Briana Dornan Nichols, AuD, CCC-A (she/her/hers) is a pediatric audiologist with 25 years of experience in the areas of advanced diagnostic measures and provision of habilitative services. Dr. Nichols has presented nationally and internationally, published peer-reviewed articles, and authored a recent book chapter covering a range of topics including resolving sensorineural hearing loss, permanent conductive hearing loss, and creation of efficient/effective programs to enhance access to pediatric audiological care. Dr. Nichols's work at The Learning Center for the Deaf, and previously at Boston Children's Hospital, has allowed for amazing opportunities to learn from children with hearing loss.

Financial Disclosures:

  • Employee of The Learning Center for the Deaf
  • Financial compensation from ASHA for this presentation

Nonfinancial Disclosures:

  • None

Lydia Colón, AuD, CCC-A (she/her/hers) is the current Director of Audiology and Public School Partnerships program at The Learning Center for the Deaf. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst, with a certificate in Latin American Studies, and was awarded her Master of Science and Doctor of Audiology degrees from Gallaudet University. Dr. Colón had previously completed her last year of doctoral practicum at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her passion is hearing health care as well as rehabilitative measures, including hearing aids and cochlear implants. She is a strong advocate of equity and access to health care services for marginalized and immigrant populations, spearheading the credentialing of the TLC Audiology Clinic for MassHealth services soon after her arrival in 2019. Dr. Colón is fluent in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.

Financial Disclosures:

  • Employee of The Learning Center for the Deaf
  • Financial compensation from ASHA for this presentation

Nonfinancial Disclosures:

  • None

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 and submit the learning assessment by the end date below.

Program History and CE Information

Content origination date: November 14, 2024
End date: November 16, 2029

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

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COURSE DETAILS
Item #(s): PD102901
Available Through: November 16, 2029