October 18 - 19, 2024
San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco, CA
Course# MMH25004 - Department: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Registration Fees
Early Bird Before 9/16/24
Audiologists $495
Residents/Fellows $75
Regular Fee After 9/16/24
Audiologists $545
Residents/Fellows $100
Scholarships
Unlock Your Potential: Apply for the UCSF Audiology Update XV Scholarship!
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing before Oct 11, 2024 will be refunded, less an administrative fee of $75. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date.
Please submit your cancellation request at https://tiny.ucsf.edu/cmehelp
Overview
This course is designed as a state-of-the-art update on contemporary audiological practice, addressing a wide range of topics, including hearing science and diagnostics, pediatric audiology, tinnitus and hyperacusis, balance assessment and management, and amplification. It is intended primarily for practicing audiologists but will also benefit professionals engaged in hearing aid dispensing, audiology graduate students, physicians, and others involved in managing adults and children with hearing and vestibular disorders. The course format consists of lectures presented by renowned faculty from around the country and updates on new technology from manufacturer representatives.
Objectives
- Implement advanced audiology practices by critically analyzing the limitations of modern hearing aids in music processing, employing comprehensive speech-in-noise assessment techniques, applying clinical and research insights on frequency-lowering amplification, and integrating knowledge of neurocognitive changes related to age and hearing loss into patient care.
- Optimize clinical referrals and interventions by accurately identifying the need for physical therapy referrals, recognizing complications post-ear surgery, and applying appropriate referral procedures, along with implementing effective tinnitus management strategies through group teleaudiology education.
- Collaborate across disciplines with cultural competence by actively engaging with speech-language pathologists, integrating principles of cultural responsiveness, and participating in discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in audiology, as well as contributing to round table discussions on precepting and legislative updates.
- Advocate for and counsel on new research and technological advances by communicating updates on gene therapy for otoferlin-associated hearing loss, analyzing cortical neuroplasticity research in children with cochlear implants, and interpreting the implications of brain rewiring for auditory rehabilitation.
- Design and implement speech-in-noise assessments that account for the limitations of current hearing aids, particularly in complex listening environments like music, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Apply frequency-lowering amplification techniques to improve speech perception in patients with highfrequency hearing loss, using evidence-based research to guide decisions.
- Assess and manage neurocognitive changes in older adults with hearing loss by incorporating amplification strategies that address cognitive decline, enhancing both auditory and cognitive outcomes for this population.
- Facilitate multidisciplinary teamwork by leading discussions on the integration of speech-language pathology into audiology practice, ensuring that patient care is both comprehensive and culturally responsive.
- Lead initiatives in tinnitus management by implementing and evaluating group teleaudiology education programs that effectively address patient needs, drawing on the latest research in the field.
- Critically evaluate emerging therapies in audiology, including gene therapy and cortical neuroplasticity research, and translate these advances into practical applications for improving patient care.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, the University of California, San Francisco is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The University of California, San Francisco is a Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SLPAHADB) approved provider for continuing professional development courses. This live activity meets the qualifications for 12.0 credits for SPLHADB and 6.5 hearing aid dispensing hours of continuing professional development credit for audiologists as required by SLPAHADB. (License: PDP 453)
UCSF OCME is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 1.2 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy’s Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.
Course Outline
Course Chairs
Payal Anand, AuD
Director, Audiology
Troy Cascia, AuD
Lead Senior Audiologist
Rebecca M. Lewis, AuD, PhD
Chief & Program Director, Audiology
Faculty
(University of California, San Francisco unless indicated)
Joshua Alexander, PhD, CCC-A
Associate Professor
Purdue University
Linda Centore, PhD, NP
Clinical Professor Emerita, Behavioral Sciences
UCSF School of Dentistry
Dylan K. Chan, MD, PhD, FAAP
Professor, Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Director, Children's Communication Center
University of California, San Francisco
Alexander Dien, PT, DPT
Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
Assistant Clinical Professor
University of California, San Francisco
Matthew Fitzgerald, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Stanford University
Laura Gaeta, PhD
Associate Professor
California State University, Sacramento
Nicole Jiam, MD
Neurology Fellow
Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Samantha Ramirez, AuD
Supervising Audiologist, Kaiser Permanente
Adjunct Faculty at San Jose State University
Melanie Rosenblatt, AuD
Chiara Scarpelli, MS, CCC-SLP
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Anu Sharma, PhD
Professor
University of Colorado, Boulder
Molly Walker, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert AVT
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Amy White, AuD
Travel & Lodging
San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf
1250 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
Hotel Phone: 415-775-7555 / Reservations: 800-228-9290
Rates: $229/night
Cutoff Date: September 19, 2024
Air Travel
UNITED AIRLINES
UCSF has negotiated special fares with United Airlines for our course attendees.
Download Online Booking Instructions (.pdf)
Code ZPSR573928
Exhibitors
Exhibit Fee: $TBA
Email Contact for Exhibits Sari Ogden [email protected]
Exhibit Description
Please contact Sari Ogden [email protected] for full details regarding the exhibits.
Exhibit Hours
(subject to updating)
Friday October 18, 2024 | |
7:00- 8:00AM | Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Area |
9:30- 10:00AM | Coffee Break in Exhibit Area |
3:00- 3:20PM | Coffee Break in Exhibit Area |
Saturday October 19, 2024 | |
7:00- 8:00AM | Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Area |
9:30- 10:00AM | Coffee Break in Exhibit Area |
3:00- 3:20PM | Coffee Break in Exhibit Area |
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