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: Thursday, June 10, 2021

Sign-In: 5:30pm

Workshop: 5:45pm - 9:00pm

Member: $75.00

Student Member: $25.00

Non-Member Professional: $100.00

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 a LISHA Past President and the current Treasurer on the LISHA Board.
Denise Passerieux, Au.D., CCC-A, is currently a LISHA Publications Committee Member.

Location

Zoom Webinar Platform

Workshop Coordinator

Jennifer Hartman, Au.D., CCC-A, Director of Audiology

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 20 years. She is currently Immediate Past President of LISHA. In the past Dr. Zumpone-Weibley has worked for the NYC Department of Education. She currently owns a private hearing aid practice. Dr. Zumpone-Weibley is registered as a Hearing Aid Instructor by NYS and has been training audiology students for the past 15 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. 

Dr. Denise Passerieux, Au.D., CCC-A is a NY State licensed, ASHA certified Audiologist that has been practicing for over 20 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 an Audiology Clinic Supervisor at the Hofstra University Speech- Language and Hearing Clinic. She also is an Adjunct Professor at Adelphi University. She is registered as a NY State Hearing Aid Instructor. 

**LISHA speaker selection does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or procedures. We reserve the right to substitute speakers due to circumstances beyond our control**

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

PowerPoint/Handout Presentations will be emailed to confirmed attendees, 72 hours prior to the workshop.