Pediatric Audiology Conference: Applications of Evoked Potentials

Learner Objectives

Upon completion of the conference, participants should be able to:

• Describe influences on DPOAE testing in the clinic
• Review current ABR protocols
• Describe steps in fitting amplification for pediatric patients
• Identify treatment options for patients with Auditory Neuropathy/Dys-synchrony Spectrum Disorder
• Utilize current technology to administer Auditory Brainstem Response testing for pediatric patients*

*this objective applies to those attending Saturday’s hands-on session

Continuing Education

Friday’s course is offered for 0.7 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area).

Saturday’s course is offered for 0.3 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Professional area).

Instructional Personnel Disclosures

Speaker

Relevant Financial Relationship

Relevant Nonfinancial Relationship

Kendell Simms, Au.D.

None

None

Natalie Lenzen, Au.D.

None

None

Michael Gorga, Ph.D.

None

None

Ryan McCreery, Ph.D.

Grant funding from NIH-NIDCD

None

Brenda Hoover, M.A.

None

None

Jeffrey Simmons, M.A.

Member of advisory/review committee for Advanced Bionics

None

Boys Town National Research Hospital is approved by the American Academy of Audiology and this conference is pending approval for 0.7 CEUs (Friday) and 0.3 CEUs (Saturday) Tier 1 CEU.

Boys Town National Research Hospital is approved by the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services, Audiology and Hearing Instrument Specialist Board and conference for 10.0 CEU hours.

Conference Agenda

Friday, August 2, 2013

7:30 a.m. Participant Check-In

8:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks

Kendell Simms, Au.D. and Natalie Lenzen, Au.D.

8:15 a.m. Applications of Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions

Michael Gorga, Ph.D.

10:15 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. Advances in Auditory Brainstem Response Testing

Ryan McCreery, Ph.D.

12:30 p.m. Lunch (Lunch will be provided)

1:15 a.m. Integrating Electrophysiology results into the Pediatric Continuum of Care

Brenda Hoover, M.A.

2:45 p.m. Break

3:00 p.m. Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder

Jeffrey Simmons, M.A.

4:30 p.m. Closing Remarks, Participant Survey, and CEUs

Kendell Simms, Au.D. and Natalie Lenzen, Au.D.

5:00 p.m. Adjournment

Saturday, August 3, 2013

8:30 a.m. Participant Check-In

8:45 a.m. Pediatric Case Management

Kendell Simms, Au.D. and Natalie Lenzen, Au.D.

10:30a.m. Clinical ABR and OAE: Hands-On Workshop

Boys Town National Research Hospital Staff Audiologists

12:00 p.m. Closing Remarks, Participant Survey, and CEUs

Additional Information

Meeting Place: Lied Learning and Technology Center on the Boys Town National Research Hospital East Medical Campus, 425 N 30th St. Omaha, NE 68131.

Parking: Drive under the enclosed walkway ‘Boys Town Medical Campus’ (on the east side of 30th and Cass Streets) which connects Boys Town Hospital and the Lied Learning and Technology Center. Complimentary parking is available in lots immediately to the right or left.

Directions: For driving directions to Boys Town National Research Hospital and a parking map, please visit boystownhospital.org/locations

Lodging: Following are hotels that offer discounted room rate for Boys Town National Research Hospital

Doubletree Hotel, 1616 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68102. 402-346-7600 or toll free 1-866-204-9388

Element by Westin, 3523 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68131. 402-614-8080 or toll free 1-866-961-2998

Climate and Dress: Casual dress is encouraged for the entire meeting. Temperature in meeting rooms can fluctuate. Layered clothing is suggested.

Courtesy: For the concentration and comfort of our participants and presenters, we ask that cell phones and pagers be silenced during the conference. Breaks are provided for your communication convenience. Thank you for your cooperation.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

Boys Town National Research Hospital reserves the right to postpone or cancel the conference due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, Boys Town National Research Hospital will refund all registration fees less a $25 service fee, but is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels and/or travel agencies. In order to process refund for conference withdrawal, cancellations must be received via phone call to 402-498-6520 by Friday, July 26, 2012.