REM's, Speech Tests and Outcome Measures Course

Elevate your clinical accuracy with our REM, Speech Tests, and Outcome Measures Course, expertly designed for audiology professionals who aim to integrate comprehensive verification and evaluation methods into their hearing aid fitting routines. By joining our course, you will not only refine your technical skills but also enhance your confidence in implementing these evidence-based essential verification and evaluation methods, to deliver superior hearing care.

This course is aimed at :-

Audiologists wanting to refresh or enhance their expertise in this area

Course feedback

“Perfect course to help elevate the care you provide clients”

“Highly Recommended”

“Expectations were exceeded, I felt all questions were answered appropriately and explained to my level of capability. Passionate teaching meant passionate learning experience. Thank you.”

This detailed course will empower you with the ability to:

• Understand Verification Methods: Deepen your understanding of how Real-Ear Measurements (REM), speech tests, and outcome measures are pivotal in audiological rehabilitation and how they enhance patient outcomes.
• Utilise Outcome Questionnaires: Learn to effectively use outcome questionnaires to assess and refine client care, tailoring your approach to meet individual needs.
• Operate Testing Equipment: Gain hands-on experience with the latest testing equipment, understanding its functionality and learning to identify any contraindications that may impact testing accuracy.
• Perform Accurate Tests: Master the recognised techniques for conducting REM and speech tests safely, adhering to current best practices in the field.
• Interpret Results: Develop skills to compare and contrast test results and questionnaire responses with normal values and expected outcomes, enhancing your diagnostic and evaluative capabilities.
• Evaluate Techniques: Assess the impact of technique quality and other external factors on the accuracy and effectiveness of your tests.
• Professional Best Practices: Reflect on critical aspects such as obtaining informed consent, maintaining meticulous documentation, and managing further ear care, ensuring comprehensive patient management.

Prerequisites 

Delegates must be working in the field of Audiology as a Registered Audiologist

Course Tutors

Chris Cartwright

For all things Audiology, Chris offers a level of expertise, experience and wisdom not many can match in his field. His passion for learning is infectious, igniting a flame of curiosity in the hearts of his students. He fosters an environment of intellectual curiosity and critical thinking, encouraging his students to question, explore, and discover for themselves. A great people person, his influence and impact in the hearing healthcare world is huge.

Sarah Riches

With many years of teaching and assessing students of Audiology in clinical, further and higher education settings, Sarah has the talent to recognise the needs and learning styles of each individual under her

guidance. She empowers her students to reach beyond their perceived boundaries, by guiding them with patience and empathy every step of the way. She has an open and friendly manner of teaching with a unique way of explaining complicated topics that helps our students leave with a new found confidence.

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