The Program Committee is excited to offer an awesome line-up of Learning Labs at AAA 2020 in New Orleans. Six interactive workshops scheduled the morning of Wednesday, April 1, 2020 (8:30 am – 12:00 pm) offer opportunities for attendees to acquire more in-depth knowledge and skills on the following relevant clinical and/or professional topics:
The Importance of Ethical Selling of Hearing Aid Solutions
Spend the morning with Oliver F. von Borstel, an expert in international business and non-manipulative, ethical selling. He has coached sales teams within and outside of the hearing industry on how to ethically sell solutions based on added value and improved quality of life to the patient and the patient’s family.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): The Science and Protocols for Successful Treatment and Happy Patients
Fasten your seat belts as Dr. Richard Gans and Dr. Joseph Sakumura review, demonstrate, and provide hands-on training of evidenced-based protocols for the treatment of BPPV with the best outcomes and lowest rates of recurrence.
Musicians and In-Ear Monitors: An Opportunity to Demonstrate Your Doctoring Skills
Expand your clinical skill set and influence beyond ear mold impressions to learn how to offer and bill services catering to the musician’s specific needs. Dr. Michael Santucci, an audiologist who has dedicated his career to educate, protect, and conserve hearing for musicians, will share his knowledge while offering hands-on demonstrations of in-ear monitors and an in-ear sound level analyzer.
Gender Speak, Gender Science
Get a better appreciation on what drives gender-related communication problems from Tammy Hughes, president of one of the nation’s premier consulting firms for gender differences and communication in the workplace. This workshop will use humor to address the central factors that drive gender-related communication problems while emphasizing the importance of men and women valuing each other’s strengths.
Trust the Patients, Verify the Hearing Aids
Dr. Lindsey Jorgensen will help improve your skills and increase your comfort with verifying advanced hearing aid features and accompanying accessories. Move beyond “hitting the target” and verifying aided output during this practical, hands-on workshop.
Cerumen Management: Navigating Your Way Out of a Sticky Situation
This popular 2-part didactic and hands-on workshop offers the foundation and knowledge needed for efficient cerumen management in the clinical setting. Lead by Dr. Samuel Bittel , select vendors will demonstrate different removal techniques and equipment, and end with participants getting hands-on experience.
NOTE: Learning Labs are offered at an additional cost of $85 and are not included in the main AAA 2020 Conference registration and are typically limited to a certain number of participants. They take place on Wednesday only, April 1, 2020 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.
