OVERVIEW

Music Audiology: Hearing Care for Special Ears is organized by American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and will be held on Jan 26, 2024.

Description:
Musicians and entertainment industry professionals constitute a special population that faces an elevated risk of hearing injuries. Their hearing health is closely tied to both vocational success and avocational fulfillment. This session will clarify best practices in the specialty of music audiology and delineate the distinctive practice settings and opportunities inherent in this field. Special focus will be placed on the role of general-practice audiologists in the care of music industry professionals with hearing testing, fitting of custom hearing products, and follow-up care.

Learning Outcomes:
• Discuss the significance of hearing health for both vocational success and avocational fulfillment in the context of music professionals.
• Identify the atypical clinical settings where music audiologists operate, including music venues and telepractice.
• Compare recommended best practices in music audiology with standard audiological care.

Additional Details Will Be Posted as Soon as Information is Available.