Upcoming LIVE Webinars
State Activities & Engagement: Your Inside Track to Influence!
April 17, 2025 at 4:00 pm ET
Presented by Christine Seitz, IHS' Manager of Government Affairs
Unlock the secrets to navigating the ever-evolving landscape of state legislative and regulatory affairs. This webinar delivers an exclusive look at current activities and reveals the strategy and underlying process for state chapters and individuals to better collaborate with IHS.
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Correlations between Hearing Loss and Cognition and Amplification
Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12:00 pm ET
Presented by Blaise Delfino, M.S. & Douglas Beck AuD. F-AAA, CCC-A
This webinar will explore the ever-evolving landscape and knowledge-base of hearing healthcare professionals with regard to decisions impacting how, when and why to address hearing loss. We will examine the distinction between hearing and listening, the impact of hearing aid stigma, and the growing influence of OTC hearing devices. Additionally, we will discuss the role of artificial intelligence in hearing technology and other emerging innovations shaping the future of hearing healthcare.
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Most Recent Webinars
Navigating the Hearing Healthcare Arena in 2025
March 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm ET
Presented by Gary Rosenblum, President, Oticon, Inc., and Former Chairman, Hearing Industries Association
This course will provide an in-depth look at the state of the hearing healthcare industry in 2025, and the challenges/opportunities that will impact the future of hearing healthcare. Speaker Gary Rosenblum, President, Oticon, Inc. and Former Chairman, Hearing Industries Association will discuss emerging trends in hearing healthcare and key factors that will enable hearing care professionals to successfully navigate their business/practice in an evolving hearing healthcare arena.
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Building Grassroots Support For Federal Legislation
February 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm ET
Presented by Peter Mihalick, Esq., IHS' Health Policy and Advocacy Director
This webinar will equip you with the tools and strategies to become an effective advocate for hearing healthcare. Learn how to amplify your voice to support IHS' efforts of protecting the profession!
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Every Voice Matters. Learn What’s New with Rexton to Make Sure Every Voice is Heard
Added to e-Learning Portal Library: November 15, 2024
Led by speaker Jill Bambaci, Au.D
This webinar introduces the current form factors in the Reach platform as well as the advantages for patients facing challenges with multiple speakers in a noisy environment.
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Train-the-Trainer Webinar Series - #4 Audiometric Interpretation
Added to e-Learning Portal Library: October 25, 2024
Are you training new hearing healthcare professionals, or do you want to be?
We all know that doing is not the same as teaching, so how do you translate your clinical skills into teaching expertise to properly train new hires? As the fourth installment of the IHS Train-the-Trainer Webinar Series, this webinar will build your knowledge and skills in audiometric interpretation. The series will be 6 episodes in total, all coming in 2024.
In this episode, Kristin Wadsworth, BS, BC-HIS will cover audiometric interpretation from A-Z, including all the nuts and bolts of enhanced interpretation tools for Word Recognition Testing. She will help you build your confidence in these tools so you can, in turn, instill confidence in your apprentice.
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Navigating the Hearing Healthcare Arena in 2024
August 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET
Presented by Gary Rosenblum, President, Oticon, Inc., and Former Chairman, Hearing Industries Association
This course will provide an in-depth look at the state of the hearing healthcare industry in 2024, and the challenges/opportunities that will impact the future of hearing healthcare. Speaker Gary Rosenblum, President, Oticon, Inc. and Former Chairman, Hearing Industries Association will discuss emerging trends in hearing healthcare and key factors that will enable hearing care professionals to successfully navigate their business/practice in an evolving hearing healthcare arena.
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Fact or Fiction: What to Know about Cochlear Implants Today
July 18, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET
Presented by Varun Varadarajan, M.D., Neurotologist, Otologist, & Skull Base Surgeon at Sacramento Ear, Nose & Throat, and Laura Lassen, Senior Manager for Growth Channels at Cochlear
Cochlear implants have revolutionized the way we address hearing loss in the last 40 years. However, common misconceptions amongst professionals persist.
In this engaging webinar, neurotologist Dr. Varun Varadarajan, will address common professional questions surrounding cochlear implants. As a hearing healthcare professional, this session will provide evidence-based insights and dispel misconceptions and help ensure you are counseling patients with the latest recommendations for the best course of care. A Q&A session will follow.
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Train-the-Trainer Webinar Series - #3 Audiometric Testing Protocols Updates
Added to e-Learning Portal Library: May 23, 2024
Are you training new hearing healthcare professionals, or do you want to be?
We all know that doing is not the same as teaching, so how do you translate your clinical skills into teaching expertise to properly train new hires? As the third installment of the IHS Train-the-Trainer Webinar Series, this webinar will help you enhance your skills on recent updates to audiometric testing protocols. The series will be 6 episodes in total, all coming in 2024.
In this episode, Rebecca Krouse, MsED, BC-HIS will break down the key changes IHS is recommending in the 2022 edition of the Distance Learning Course (purple and white books), giving you both the why and the how to set both you and your apprentice(s) up for success.
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Test-Taking Strategies
Added to e-Learning Portal Library: April 24, 2024
In this webinar, Jayla Gaskins, IHS Professional Development Project Manager, shares tips and strategies for conquering the anxiety and succeeding on a high-stakes exam. In addition to Professional Members, this webinar is free for Student Members.
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About the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC)
Added to e-Learning Portal Library: April 24, 2024
In this webinar, an overview of the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) is provided to interested hearing healthcare professionals.
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The Latest on Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Federal Employee Program (FEP)
Presented LIVE on February 22, 2024 at 12:00 pm ET
IHS has been monitoring and actively engaging on recent changes relating to the coverage of hearing aids within the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Federal Employee Program (FEP) that went into effect as of January 1, 2024.
IHS has taken immediate action to address these problematic policies. Hear the latest updates on the program's policies and IHS’ advocacy work from Samantha Sikorski, ACA, CDP, CPCO, Chair of IHS’ Managed Care and Compliance Committee.
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Train-the-Trainer Webinar Series - #2 Teaching Masking
Added to e-Learning Portal Library: February 16, 2024
Are you training new hearing healthcare professionals, or do you want to be?
We all know that doing is not the same as teaching, so how do you translate your clinical skills into teaching expertise to properly train new hires? As the second installment of the IHS Train-the-Trainer Webinar Series, this webinar will help you enhance those skills to conquer a difficult topic - masking. The series will be 6 episodes in total, all coming in 2024.
In this episode, Kristin Wadsworth, BS, BC-HIS will share her tried-and-true methods of teaching masking for pure tone and speech testing so that apprentices actually understand, from concept to procedure.
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Train-the-Trainer Webinar Series - #1 Introduction to the Training Process
Added to e-Learning Portal Library: January 25, 2024
Are you training new hearing healthcare professionals, or do you want to be?
We all know that doing is not the same as teaching, so how do you translate your clinical skills into teaching expertise to properly train new hires? As the first installment of the IHS Train-the-Trainer Webinar Series, this webinar will lay the groundwork for you to learn exactly that. The series will be 6 episodes in total, all coming in 2024.
In this episode, Rebecca Krouse, MsEd, BC-HIS will share important principles of adult learning, how to create a training plan, and how to foster an environment of training and learning while still tending to a busy clinical schedule.
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