ASHA Audiology Resources

Spread the word with patient education materials How Do I Know If I Have a Hearing Loss? · A master’s or doctoral degree from an ASHA-accredited university program; · A Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from ASHA; and · A license to practice audiology in one of the 50 states or in the District of Columbia. What Is the Audiologist Qualiﬁed To Do? · Perform a complete hearing test to determine how well you hear different pitches (frequencies) and how well you hear and understand speech in quiet and/or in noise. New! American Speech-Language-Hearing Association For More Information To find an audiologist who can make a difference in your life, e-mail ASHA at actioncenter@asha.org or call 800-638-8255 (voice or TTY). American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 10801 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 www.asha.org/proserv/ FAQ Brochures ASHA’s FAQ brochures are topic speciﬁc and answer common questions about causes, symptoms, and treatment options. How does an individual know they have a hearing loss? This brochure includes a description of the signs and symptoms of a hearing loss and the hearing “self-test” questionnaire. · Evaluate the appropriateness and selection of hearing aids as well as assistive listening and alerting devices. · Monitor the outcome of your hearing aid fitting and make adjustments to maximize benefit. · Provide audiologic rehabilitation, including strategies and technologies to improve your listening and understanding and to maximize the benefits of your hearing aids. How Do I Know If I Have a Hearing Loss? Item #0210350 · Refer you to a physician if medical evaluation or treatment is needed. · Counsel you regarding prevention of hearing loss and conduct hearing conservation programs. My Audiologist Recommends Hearing Aids Now What? Now that the audiologist has recommended a hearing aid, what are some of the important questions that need to be asked? This brochure guides the patient through the many questions about getting hearing aids. Item #0210351 New! American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Tinnitus Item #0210119 My Audiologist Recommends Hearing Aids Now What? Assistive Listening Devices Item #0210132 Audiologists: Hear for a Lifetime Explores the role an audiologist plays through sequential life stages, from infants to mature adults. English—Item #0210343 Spanish—Item #0210346 Making the Most of Your New Hearing Aids This brochure provides a hearing aid orientation and covers the many questions regarding the care and use of the hearing aids as well as adjustment to ampliﬁcation. Item #0210352 New! American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Making the Most of Your New Hearing Aids Newborn Hearing Screening: Helping Babies Develop Language for Learning and Interaction Stresses the importance of newborn hearing screening, how a baby’s hearing is screened, what resources are available if a child has a hearing loss, and how audiologists and speechlanguage pathologists can help. English—Item #0112334 Spanish—Item #0210340 Cochlear Implants Answers your clients’ questions about cochlear implants such as who are the best candidates for cochlear implants, what is the procedure for getting a cochlear implant, how well do people hear after treatment, what is the cost of cochlear implants, and more. Frequently Asked Questions 1. How long will a cochlear implant last? Cochlear implants are designed to last a lifetime. Reliability measures for cochlear implants are very high, approximately 99%. 2. Since technology is changing and improving so fast, should a person wait for future advances? Timing appears to be very important. Better results are achieved when there is a shorter amount of time between the onset of deafness and implantation in adults. Children develop language better when implanted at an earlier age. Where can I get more Information? For more information or a referral to an ASHA-certified audiologist, contact American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 10801 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852-3279 Voice or TTY: (800) 638-8255 E-Mail: actioncenter@asha.org Internet: www.asha.org do cochlear implants cost? widely because the follow up for stance, is different from that of an age cost for the entire procedure, urgical implantation, cost of the ming of the implant, and the perative aural rehabilitation may . Most public and private panies cover the cost of cochlear 3. Can people swim, exercise, and play sports with a cochlear implant? Yes, the sound processor must be removed before bathing, swimming, or any activity that could get it wet. The implanted device is unaffected by running, exercise, and normal activity. However, simple precautions like wearing a helmet should be taken during activities such as bike riding to protect the device from trauma. Audiologists are hearing care professionals who specialize in prevention, identification, and assessment of hearing and related disorders and provide treatment, rehabilitative services, and assistive devices. Speech-Language Pathologists help people develop their communication abilities as well as treat speech, language, swallowing, and voice disorders. Their services include identification, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation. the future hold for cochlear y is constantly changing and ch gives new opportunities for search is being conducted on a ble cochlear implant eliminating y external device. 4. Can a person talk on the telephone with a cochlear implant? Most implant recipients are able to talk on the telephone. NOISE IS ALL AROUND US AT WORK Work-related hearing loss is one of the most common occupational diseases in the United States (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health). Item #0210344 5. Are there any risks associated with getting a cochlear implant? Cochlear implants have proven to be very safe over the past two decades. The number of complications and infections are low relative to the thousands of implants worldwide. However, as with any medical device, there are a few potential risks and these are important to discuss with your doctor. Brochure Prices Quantity 1-24 25-49 50-99 100+ 12 Price $.50 each $.44 each $.40 each $.25 each • 1 in 4 workers exposed to high levels of noise will develop a hearing loss • Professions at risk include firefighters, police officers, factory workers, farmers, construction workers, military personnel, heavy industry workers, musicians, and entertainment industry professionals. • Even office staff employed in crowded office buildings with phones ringing and the constant hum of computers, air conditioners, and fans are faced with the increased stress that noise creates. Noise also reduces concentration and increases the possibility of work-related injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines require employers to develop and implement a noise monitoring program when any employee is exposed to an average of 85 dB of noise for 8 or more hours a day. NOISE: Bad for Your Hearing. Bad for Your Health! • You can’t hear someone three feet away. • You have pain in your ears after leaving a noisy area. • You hear a ringing or buzzing (tinnitus) in your ears immediately after exposure to noise. • You have difficulty understanding speech; that is, you can hear people talking but you can’t understand them WARNING SIGNS THAT NOISES ARE TOO LOUD Painful 140 130 120 Extremely Loud 110 100 90 Very Loud 80 70 firearms, air raid siren jackhammer jet plane takeoff rock music snowmobile, chain saw, lawnmower alarm clock busy traffic, vacuum cleaner conversation, dishwasher moderate rainfall quiet room whisper NOISE: Bad for your hearing Bad for your health! A noise monitoring program should include: • Notification of noise hazard to employees • Establishment and maintenance of hearing testing program • Educating employees about how to prevent occupational hearing loss • Provision of appropriate hearing protection and assurance of employees’ use of hearing protection when loudness levels and exposure times exceed the allowable standards Such topics as when noise is dangerous, how damage occurs, which recreational activities may be dangerously loud, and what are the warning signs that noises are too loud. 60 50 Moderate WHAT TO DO? If you experience any of these warning signs, you should have your hearing tested by a qualified audiologist* who can assess how noise in your life may be threatening your hearing health. Faint *Qualified Audiologists have: • a master’s or doctoral degree • the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) • a state license, where required. 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