NYS & Federal Law, Regulations, Professional Conduct, Infection Control and T-Coil & Other Assistive Listening Devices for HADs

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Presenters: MarieAnn Zumpone-Weibley, Au.D., CCC-A and Denise Passerieux, Au.D., CCC-A

Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Sign-In: 5:30pm

Workshop: 5:45pm - 9:00pm

Member: $80.00

Student Member- $25.00

Non-Member Professional: $105.00

**Meets CTLE Requirements if documented with the ASHA CE Registry**

**LISHA is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of .3 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.**

Disclosures

Financial: MarieAnn Zumpone-Weibley, Au.D., CCC-A will be receiving an honorarium for this presentation. Denise Passerieux, Au.D., CCC-A will be receiving an honorarium for this presentation.

Non-Financial: MarieAnn Zumpone-Weibley, Au.D., CCC-A is thecurrent Treasurer and a Past President of LISHA. Denise Passerieux, Au.D., CCC-A is currently the Audiology Councilor for LISHA.

Location

Zoom Webinar Platform

Workshop Coordinator

Denise Passerieux, Au.D., CCC-A
Audiology Councilor

Overview

The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with the NYS and Federal regulations regarding hearing aid dispensing. The workshop will cover required infection control procedures in order to adhere to universal precautions. Additionally, it will cover the use of tele-coil technology and assistive listening devices.

Presenters

Dr. MarieAnn Zumpone-Weibley Au.D., CCC-A, is NYS licensed, ASHA certified, and a dispensing audiologist for over 25 years. In the past Dr. Zumpone-Weibley has worked for the NYC Department of Education. She currently owns a private hearing aid practice and is the Director of Audiology for Summit Medical’s ENT departemnt in New York. Dr. Zumpone-Weibley is registered as a Hearing Aid Instructor by NYS and has been training audiology students for the past 20 years. She also has taught as an adjunct professor for the LI Au.D. Consortium and served as preceptor to students from numerous audiology doctoral programs throughout the country. She is the current Treasurer and a past president of LISHA.

Dr. Denise Passerieux, Au.D., CCC-A, is a NY State licensed, ASHA certified Audiologist that has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Passerieux has worked in a variety of settings including major hospitals, specialty hospitals, audiology clinics, private practice, and private otolaryngology practices. In addition, she was a technical support audiologist/assistive listening device specialist for a major hearing aid manufacturer for over 10 years. Dr. Passerieux currently is the Clinical Coordinator for the Long Island Au.D Consortium at St. John’s University. She also is an Adjunct Professor at St. John’s and Adelphi Universities. She is registered as a NY State Hearing Aid Instructor. She is the current Audiology Councilor for LISHA.

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Learning Objectives

Participants will:
1. Identify the NYS requirements for hearing aid dispensing in various business models.
2. Describe the requirements for hearing aid registration and renewal for both businesses
and individuals in NYS.
3. Identify infection control procedures and their clinical application.
4. Determine the risks and methods of transmission of pathogens in the clinical setting.
5. Explain the use of tele-coil and its advantages for hearing aid users.
6. Identify and explain other forms of assistive listening technology including use with
Smartphones and streaming devices.

Agenda

5:30-5:45 Registration
5:45-6:45 Explanation of Federal and State Requirements and Registration Procedures
6:45-7:15 Describe Aspects of Infection Control and Clinical Best Practices
7:15-7:30 BREAK
7:30-8:00 Determine Risks and Methods of Transmission of Pathogens in the Clinic
8:00-8:30 Tele-coils use and verification
8:30-8:45 Assistive listening technologies
8:45-9:00 Questions and Answers

Confirmation

Confirmations of registration can be obtained at www.lisha.org or Email at info@lisha.org

Cancellations

Cancellations are refundable if received 72 business hours prior to the event. Please note: Registrants will receive a certificate of completion when the course has been successfully completed.

Handouts and Zoom Link

PowerPoint/Handout Presentations and Zoom link will be emailed to confirmed attendees 72 hours prior to the workshop. If you do not receive the Zoom link please contact us at info@lisha.org or call 516-626-8000. Someone will be able to help you up until the start of the workshop.