Course Information

TPA Associate* Course Abstract

Audiologists are uniquely qualified to provide tinnitus care, but, many are reluctant for a variety of reasons.  There are fears that they do not have the skills to help tinnitus patients, or, that they will not be financially rewarded for their services.  This practical course will empower audiologists to feel confident about their ability to provide basic care to their patients with tinnitus complaints.  A structured program of assessments and diagnostics will help the audiologist determine the patient classification and recommend a management plan or referral. Emphasis will be given to patient counseling.  The ability to market and educate in their communities is an excellent opportunity to elevate and expand their practice and serve a population in search of care.

Course Instructors: Dr. Natan Bauman, Ed.D., M.S., Eng, and Merideth Eldridge, M.A.,  

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Learner Outcomes

• Describe the neurophysiologic structures of the auditory system which contribute to the presence of tinnitus 
• Identify categories of tinnitus patients through comprehensive evaluation
• Develop an individualized management plan or make appropriate referrals
• Apply instructive and cognitive tinnitus counseling techniques
• Choose and fit sound therapy devices including amplification and assistive sound therapy  
• Promote their practice and provide basic tinnitus services and education in their communities 

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* The Associate Course is Part 1 of a recommended 2 courses.  The Fellow Course is part 2.  More information is available at www.tinnituspractitioners.org > audiologists > educational opportunities

Registration Information

Registration for this event is very limited, please respond as early as possible!  There will be a limited number of Associate Courses in 2015.  All will be held in New Orleans.

 Course fees are listed on the registration application which is found by clicking on the blue "Register Now" button below.  Course fees cover the costs of the course materials, facility fees and adminstrative costs.  breakfast (both days), breaks (both days), lunch (both days), and Friday night dinner (location is TBD).

To Register for the Course, click "Register Now".  Registration will not be complete until you hit submit and receive a confirmation message. 

 The 2-Day Associate Course is accredited by the

American Academy of Audiology for 1.5 CEUs, Tier-1 

Your Colleagues have been extremely enthusiastic about the practical content in this course! 

"Excellent and very useful practical information that I can use right away."

 "Fantastic course: I feel motivated to apply techniques to my tinnitus population."

 "This has been great!! Well worth the course fee!!!!"

 "So good...I want do another course and I'd recommend it for others!"          

The Tinnitus Practitioners Association is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 1.5 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.

This Continuing Education activity represents 15 Tier 1 continuing education hours toward the American Board of Audiology^® recertification requirements.