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Workshop Duration – 3 hours

Workshop Goals:

To provide participants with a sound understanding of the latest developments in hearing aid technology, features and software, and how these developments can be optimised to provide the most benefit to hearing aid wearers.

The session will include:

• An overview of rechargeable hearing aid technology and the benefits to clients

• Understanding of the role of Bluetooth in hearing aids and how it can extend the capability of the hearing solution for clients.

• Advanced training on the new Connexx 9 fitting software to achieve the best outcomes for clients

• Open forums to facilitate deeper understanding and explore specific use cases

• Hands-on workstations to experience the products and software

The learning objectives of the workshop:

• To understand the benefits of the latest generation of rechargeable and connectivity technologies

• To confidently recommend and set-up these technologies to meet the needs of clients

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Presenters:

Peter McKinnon | Head of Product Marketing | BA, PostGradDip Aud, MBA(Exec), MAudSA (CCP) Peter McKinnon is an audiologist by background and is currently responsible for the management of the Sivantos portfolio of brands and products across Australia and New Zealand. Peter is a member of Audiology Australia (CCP) and holds Master of Business Administration, Audiology and

Arts degrees. Peter and has worked in the field of Audiology for over 20 years and has been employed by Sivantos for 15 years.

Phung La | Business Unit Manager - VIC/TAS | BAppSc, MClinAud, MAudSA (CCP)Phung La is an Audiologist who graduated from the University of Melbourne’s Masters of Clinical Audiology. She has worked in a variety of roles including adult hearing aid fitting and rehabilitation, ENT support, Paediatric testing/hearing aid fitting as well as Clinical Educator for a retail chain. Phung has been with Sivantos for over a year and is a member of Audiology Australia with a current Certificate of Clinical Practice.

Rebecca Gay | Business Unit Manager - NSW/ACT | B.Sc., Grad.Dip(Psych), MClinAud., MAudSA (CCP)Rebecca completed her Master of Audiology in 2005 from Macquarie University. Since 2009, she has been employed by Sivantos Australia, currently as Business Unit Manager. With over 13 years’ experience within the audiological industry in Australia, Rebecca has an understanding of current market conditions, technology trends and opportunities. With her time at Sivantos, Rebecca has focused on Product and Training Audiology, Business Development, however holds a special interest in Adult Rehabilitation Audiology. In addition to hers Master in Audiology, Rebecca holds a Degree in Psychology and is a Full Member (CCP) of Audiology Australia.

Marjolijn Kindt | Business Unit Manager - QLD/NT/WA/SA | PostGradDip Aud, M(Sp&Hg), EMBA, MAudSA (CCP)Marjolijn Kindt is an experienced audiologist who studied in Belgium, graduating as a Master in Speech Pathology and Audiology in 1997. She has been working in audiology since then in a variety of roles, including paediatric and adult diagnostics, ENT support, adult rehabilitation, auditory processing, teaching clinics, public speaking and lecturing. Since October 2008, Marjolijn has been working for Siemens Hearing Instruments/Sivantos as a clinical specialist and business unit manager. She is a member of Audiology Australia, with a current Certificate of Clinical Practice.

Marjolijn also holds an executive Master of Business Administration. Her key interests are in technological innovation and holistic clinical practice.

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Learn about the latest developments and gain hands-on experience in how to optimise the technology and features to provide the best posssible fitting results for your clients.

Rechargeability In recent years we have seen an increase in the popularity of rechargeable batteries in Hearing Aids. This workshop topic with highlight the pros and cons of current rechargeable technology and look to the future for what we can expect in this field.

• The power of hearing aids - different battery types and the advantages of Lithium-ion.

• New product introduction - Bluetooth at the low end, Styletto Connect.

• Signia portfolio overview - A solution for every need.

Advanced Bluetooth In recent times, advances in wireless connectivity have led to changes in how we use technology to communicate and interact. Within our field, hearing aids have also seen benefits from this connectivity. For those with hearing loss, today’s hearing aids can open a doorway to phone, media and audio streaming resulting in greater convenience and an enhanced ability to communicate.

However, mismanagement of this technology and devices by both client and clinician can result in dissatisfaction. Further, it is important to understand the positives and negatives of currently available Bluetooth protocols. In this workshop topic we will look to provide tools to ensure positive outcomes.

• Extending the capability of hearing solutions with Bluetooth connectivity.

• Can your client manage Bluetooth? An open forum on best practice.

• Suggested fitting procedures and current funding options.

Fitting Software As a clinician, our ability to provide the best possible outcomes for our Clients is very reliant on not only what functionality and flexibility the hearing aid and its software provides, but also heavily on the clinician’s knowledge and skills in programming the hearing aids. This workshop topic will look at increasing understanding on best practise for optimal fitting outcomes.

• Introducing Connexx 9

• Hands-on review of new features and functions.

• Recommended fitting workflow for optimal results.

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