Centering Central Auditory Processing: From Research to Evidence-Based Practice

CAA Conference 2023 will be on October 11 through 14 at Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre, Ottawa Canada. Please stay tuned for details

CAA is pleased to announce the opening of the early bird registration for the CAA Conference 2022 at the Sheraton Fallsview, Niagara Falls, Ontario Oct 12 to 15.  Special early bird prices will be in place until July 11, 2022. Please see the website for details of our exciting program of outstanding speakers and activities.  All details on registration, hotel, travel and tourist information are available on the website. See you in Niagara Falls!

Every year Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) honours people who have made significant contributions to the profession of Audiology. We invite you to help us identify deserving candidates by submitting nominations for consideration.

Nomination Procedure
Nominations may be submitted by any member of the Academy and need to be seconded by a member. Nominations for the Jean Kienapple Award can also be made by non-members.

Awards (see website for full description of each award)

• Moneca Price Humanitarian Award
• Paul Kuttner Pioneer Award
• Jean Kienapple Award for Clinical Excellence
• William Cole Industry Award
• Honours of the Academy
• Richard Seewald Career Award

Nominees do not have to be a CAA member to be considered for these categories.

Nominations must include the reason for nomination with sufficient detail on the nominee’s training, background, experience, and outstanding aspects of their professional career. This will allow the Awards Committee to evaluate the nomination. For the Jean Kienapple Award, nominations should include testimonials from clients or other individuals impacted by the nominee.

*Student Awards, and the President’s Award have separate nomination procedures.

Deadline for Submissions are June 15, 2022

AWARD NOMINATION FORM

See our 2021 award winners!

CAA is planning an in-person conference at the Sheraton Fallsview, Niagara Falls, Ontario Oct 12 10 15. Please stay tuned for further details

This virtual conference series will engage and inform audiologists /students and related professionals interested in evaluation and management of CAPD for clients across the lifespan. The conference series will focus on: The role of auditory evoked potentials including cABR/FFR in evaluation and novel intervention strategies including ARIA and other computer based or virtual options.

For more information and to register visit: Audiology Conference – University of Saskatchewan

We are pleased to announce that the British Society of Audiology Annual Conference, entitled Innovation through Adversity, will be taking place on Wednesday 6^th October 2021 at the Mercure Sheffield St Paul’s Hotel. The BSA Annual Conference continues to be the leading UK scientific forum to bring together clinicians and researchers who have an interest in hearing, tinnitus and balance.

For more information and to register visit https://www.thebsa.org.uk/bsa-annual-conference-2021/

On June 3, learn about ‘Music & Hearing Aids’ with Dr. Marshall Chasin.
Given the limitations of many modern digital hearing aids to handle the more intense inputs that are characteristic of many forms of music, there are a number of clinical strategies and newer hearing aid technologies that can be useful. Clinical strategies consist of those approaches that can be remediated in a clinical setting while technological strategies are hard wired into the hearing aid circuitry. This session lead by Dr. Marshall Chasin will review a number of different approaches, including a discussion of the benefits of “post-16 bit” technology for music and hearing aids.  Audio files will be used to demonstrate the benefit of these approaches.

Also on June 3, join Penn State University Professor Saeed Abdullah & Johnna Blair for an in-depth look at  ‘How to make smart voice assistants (like Siri and Amazon Alexa) more Accessible to Hearing Needs.’ Professor Saeed Abdullah & Johnna Blair will educate attendees on how to make smart voice assistants (like Siri and Amazon Alexa) more accessible to hearing needs.  As well, they will highlight some of the next steps for designing voice-interaction systems that are more accessible to users who are hard of hearing and improving overall inclusivity in design.

Check out our website for the full conference agenda and to register – www.chhaconference.ca

This unique conference is entirely a student-run with the goal of mentoring students as well as providing a virtual conference.

The presentation lineup includes:

MARSHALL CHASIN, AUD – Music and Hearing Aids

STEVEN ARMSTRONG, B.ENG. – Hearables and Hearing Aids: what do they have in common?

SHARON KUJAWA, PHD – Cochlear Synaptopathy: Interrupting Communication from Ear to Brain

SAMIRA ANDERSON, AUD., PHD – Why Can’t I Hear in Noise? Looking for Answers Beyond the Audiogram

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The countdown to World Hearing Day 2021 begins today.  3 March 2021 will mark the launch of the World Report on Hearing and is an opportunity to raise awareness on this topic among policymakers and general public alike.  The theme of the World Hearing Day is ‘Hearing care for ALL! Screen. Rehabilitate. Communicate’

 More information on the campaign will be available on the WHO webpage. Other advocacy materials including flyers, banners will be made launched during the webinars: A glimpse into the World Report on Hearing and the World Hearing Day 2021, on 3-4 November 2020.

Our annual tinnitus conference will take place from 5 to 9 October 2020. But, this year, it’s going virtual. The BTA Virtual Conference 2020 takes place online this autumn with attendees getting full access to five days of lectures, workshops, seminars and networking opportunities. Each day of the conference presents a different theme with topics ranging from sleep to brain imaging, and internet-based CBT to the effects of Covid-19.

Tickets cost £100 each and include access to all recorded conference material for 12 months

The European Union of Hearing Aid Acousticians will debut the Digital EUHA Congress this year! This new online format will offer a wide range of the latest in expert knowledge, product innovations, and interactive ways to connect for attendees, speakers, and exhibitors.

We regret to inform everyone that the COVID 19 Pandemic restrictions have forced us to cancel the CAA Conference and Exhibition 2020 ‘in person’ conference planned for Ottawa from Oct 14 – Oct 17, 2020.

CAA is evaluating options for education, social and sponsorship activities using virtual formats. We will be engaging in conversations with all stakeholders directly.

We will continue to support CAA members in many other ways to compensate for the impossibility of providing on-site conference services. Please visit our webinars page to see upcoming and on demand webinars.

Save the date for our 2021 CAA Conference and Exhibition in beautiful Kelowna, B.C.! The CAA Conference and Exhibition 2021 will be held at the Delta Grand Marriott Hotel, October 13-16, 2021. It is a beautiful destination on the shore of Okanagan Lake and our speaker roster and other program activities will be outstanding.

Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19 and the social distancing rules that are in place, the British Society of Audiology have taken the decision to change their annual conference to an e-conference.

See online for programme details. This event is FREE for BSA members and only £45 for non-members.

The BSA Annual Conference continues to be the leading UK scientific forum to bring together clinicians and researchers who have an interest in hearing, tinnitus and balance.

This event promises to offer delegates the latest in audiology research, education and expertise, with inspiring speakers and informative sessions.

This conference is intended for otologists, audiologists, hearing aid specialists, psychologists, and all health care professionals, who provide clinical services for patients. The purpose of this conference is to provide a review of current evaluation and management strategies for the treatment of tinnitus and hyperacusis.

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The 5th International Conference on Hyperacusis has been expanded to include the 2nd International Misophonia Symposium, Noise Sensitivity Seminar, and the International Seminar on Hearing Care for Musicians. This event is suitable for audiologists and other healthcare professionals who are involved in assessment and/or management of patients with tinnitus and hyperacusis/misophonia. This conference brings together studies of audiology, mental health, neuroscience, psychoacoustic, neurology, and other areas. 

This course is designed for those who wish to pursue a career as an advanced practitioner in providing specialised care for children and adults experiencing troublesome tinnitus and hyperacusis. Students will gain a wider spectrum of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills with regard to tinnitus and hyperacusis rehabilitation. This course will outline psychometric assessment, appropriate referrals to ENT and mental health, evidence-based practice, application of specialist cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) in tinnitus and hyperacusis rehabilitation, and service development.

Please join us for our annual conference and exhibit hall. This engaging one and a half day educational conference will host three speakers who will share their expertise on current research and how to apply it clinically.

The Child Development Update is a 2-day conference that will enhance the clinicians’ understanding of the link between current developmental paediatric research and its translation into clinical paediatric practice; new skills in clinical assessment and management of developmental disorders, and up-to-date developments in the basic science and clinical research relevant to child development and diagnosis and treatments. Paediatricians, Family Physicians, Psychologists and other Health Care Professionals are invited to attend. Additional details about this conference can be reviewed at https://www.childdevelopmentupdate.com/

Drs. Michael Santucci, Laura Sinnott, and Brian Fligor will lead this four-day hands-on workshop at Salus University. To register, please click the below link or for more information, please contact Ms. Sarah Reese at sreese@salus.edu.

Drs. Ryan McCreery and Joshua Sevier will lead this four-day hands-on workshop at Salus University. To register, please click the below link or for more information, please contact Ms. Sarah Reese at sreese@salus.edu.

The Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA) Is pleased to present Demystified: Treatment of the Tinnitus Patient presented by Kim Eskritt Au.D. Reg. CASLPO And Dany Pineault Au.D. Reg. CASLPO

 This workshop aims to increase the audiologist’s knowledge of this complex condition by providing practical, evidence-based approaches for the management of tinnitus patients in the clinical setting.

 Conveniently Located in Downtown Toronto with easy access via the PATH from Union Station and GO Trains/Busses.

 For more information or to register, visit:  https://www.osla.on.ca/controls/calendar/Client_Events_Detail.aspx?n=n&mdate=2019-03-29&id=10105

Translating Research into Practice
Wednesday 5^th June 2019
Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton

We are pleased to announce that the British Society of Audiology Annual Conference, entitled Translating Research into Practice, will be taking place on Wednesday 5th June 2019 at the Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton.

The BSA Annual Conference continues to be the leading UK scientific forum to bring together clinicians and researchers who have an interest in hearing, tinnitus and balance.

This event promises to offer delegates the latest in audiology research, education and expertise, with inspiring speakers and informative sessions.

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The International Hearing Loss Conference (IHLC) will bring together approximately 250 scientists of diverse expertise, all of whom work on hearing loss, to discuss and debate new findings in hearing loss research. Taking place in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, the IHLC offers a unique combination of features, including: breadth of research, cutting-edge emphasis, mingling of investigators from all ranks (and diverse sub-fields and locales), intimate size, and extended discussion time allowing for sustained interactions.

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This event is suitable for audiologists and other healthcare professionals who are involved in assessment and/or management of patients with tinnitus and hyperacusis/misophonia. This conference brings together studies of audiology, mental health, neuroscience, psychoacoustic, neurology, and other areas. A wide range of plenary sessions, workshops and interactive sessions are planned which offer practical guide for improving your clinical practice in assessment and rehabilitation for tinnitus and hyperacusis patients.

This course is designed for those who wish to pursue a career as an advanced practitioner in providing specialised care for children and adults experiencing troublesome tinnitus and hyperacusis. Students will gain a wider spectrum of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills with regard to tinnitus and hyperacusis rehabilitation.

This course is designed for those who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge on offering Motivational Interviewing (MI) in their day-to-day clinical practice. Students will gain a wider spectrum of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills with regard to psycho-social aspects of hearing impairment and application of advanced evidence-based psychological skills in empowering patients through the process of audiologic rehabilitation.

27TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

FOR PROFESSIONALS AND PATIENTS

Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Guest of Honor: Shelley Witt, MA Audiologist, Working with Patients Who Have Bothersome Tinnitus & Hyperacousis Activities Treatment

Registration: http://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/UIConferences/meetings.aspx?cnfcode=16-168-01

Program Committee
Steve Lomber, University of Western Ontario
Larry Roberts, McMaster University
Robert Harrison, SickKids
Blake Butler, University of Western Ontario
Brian Allman, University of Western Ontario
Richard Salvi, University at Buffalo
Anu Sharma, University of Colorado Boulder
Prudence Allen, University of Western Ontario
Marshall Chasin, Marshall Chasin & Associates, Toronto

30th Seminars on Audition Conference –  PSAPs, OTCs, and Clinician-Provided Hearing Aids: Performance, Psychology, and your Practice 

Saturday, February 23, 2019, 9:00 am –4:30 pm

North York Novotel, 3 Park Home Avenue, Toronto, ON

Continental breakfast (8 to 9 am) and Lunch Included

With the click of a button, consumers can now use online shopping to find hearing products that are advertised as hearing aids. What are these products really offering? Join us for this one day Seminar to learn more about new verification measures and standards that can reveal the differences between quality levels of products, the economic, legislative, and psychological contexts for technology change and adoption, new features of advanced, clinician-fitted hearing aids, and a glimpse into the Canadian context for OTCs. We hope to make this day both interesting and informative!
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Save the date for 13th International Tinnitus Research Initiative (TRI) Conference

Please note the date for our TRI Conference 2020. The conference which will take place in Vancouver, Canada from May 21 to 23, 2020.

The UK’s largest virtual Audiology Conference featuring eminent speakers on a wide range of Audiology topics. Access all talks from 1^st – 31^st December 2018. No need to travel – join us from the comfort of your own computer!

Join us on Thursday June 28, 2018 as Professor Mary Rudner presents Motivation, Cognition and Listening Effort.

Hard of hearing people often find that listening is effortful. This makes listening effort an important phenomenon to study. However, there has been a lack of consensus among the research community concerning both the definition of listening effort and how to measure it. The Framework for Understanding Effortful Listening (FUEL, Pichora Fuller et al., 2016) brings together tools and concepts to form a basis for future work on understanding listening effort. It also provides a scientific definition of listening effort: the deliberate allocation of mental resources to overcome obstacles in goal pursuit when carrying out a listening task. Fundamental to the FUEL is Kahneman’s (1973) model of attention and effort, which describes how available cognitive resources are allocated to on-going tasks. This allocation process can also be understood in terms of working memory. The decision to allocate cognitive resources to a listening task often depends on motivation and the pleasure of hearing significant sounds.

In this CAA webinar, I will describe the FUEL and how it can be used as a tool for understanding effortful listening. I will also provide examples of the way in which the FUEL is driving current research.

Learning points:
1. The role of cognition in listening
2. Understanding the Framework for Understanding Effortful Listening (FUEL)
3. Methods of measuring listening effort

Speaker: Mary Rudner, Professor in Disability Research, Linnaeus Centre HEAD, Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Sweden.

Mary Rudner is Professor of Disability Research specializing in Cognitive Hearing Science at Linköping University, Sweden and guest professor at Lund University, Sweden. At Linköping University, she is Deputy Research Manager at the Linnaeus Centre HEAD, for research on HEaring And Deafness, and Director of Studies of the HEAD Graduate School. Her research interest is in the role of cognition in language and memory. Her work is funded by Swedish Research Council, Swedish Foundation for Humanities and Social Sciences, Swedish Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare and she has received career awards from Linköping University. She collaborates nationally and internationally. Recent work has focused on cognitive representation and cross-modal plasticity associated with deafness.

CAA Members Register Now for Free

Non CAA Members – fee $50.00

CAA 2018 is Canada’s largest annual live event dedicated to the science and practice of audiology. We have an exciting line up of speakers from across the World on a broad range of topics to meet the needs of audiologists across the scope of practice and employment disciplines. Learn from world-class scientists and clinicians, engage with industry representatives in our exhibition hall and discuss hot topics with colleagues, mentors and new friends. Conference dates: October 17th – 20th, 2018.  We also offer two Pre-Conference Workshops October 17, 2018.

REVIEW THE EXCITING PROGRAM AND REGISTER NOW!

The early bird registration deadline is June 12, 2018 and members of the Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) get preferential rates.

Learn the theory of The Neurophysiological Model of Tinnitus and how to apply it practically to TRT from Professors Pawel and Margaret Jastreboff, founders and originators of TRT. This is an intensive training course limited to 24 participants to allow for a comprehensive, intensive and personal learning experience. Participants will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

The Tinnitus Care Provider Certificate Program is a two-day workshop and assessment to learn how to help your patients with tinnitus. This comprehensive curriculum focuses on tinnitus patient care involving physiology, psychology, measurement, management, and practice organization.

This course is designed for those who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in rehabilitative audiology. Students will gain a wider spectrum of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills with regard to psycho-social aspects of hearing impairment and application of advanced evidence-based psychological skills in empowering patients through the process of audiologic rehabilitation.

Website: http://tinnitustherapy.org.uk/RehabilitativeAudiologyMasterclass.html

Supersaver registration deadline: 15^th December 2017  

Course director: Dr. Hashir Aazh (Royal Surrey County Hospital, UK)

Guest speakers: Professor Brian C.J. Moore (University of Cambridge), Professor Michael A Akeroyd (University of Nottingham), Dr. Marina Salorio-Corbetto (University of Cambridge), and Dr Melanie Ferguson (NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre) 

Participants will be provided with the specialist skill, knowledge and tools which are essential for developing a Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Therapy Clinic.

Supersaver registration deadline: 15^th December 2017  

Course director: Dr. Hashir Aazh (Royal Surrey County Hospital, UK)

Guest speakers: Professor Brian C.J. Moore (Cambridge University, UK), and Mr. Don McFerran (Colchester Hospital, UK)

The World Audiology Congress due to be held at the Cape Town Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa is due to be held from 27  – 31 October. The congress will also feature Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and Cochlear tracks. There will be three Round Table Plenary Sessions, one on each day of the conference chaired by Sharon Kujawa (USA), De Wet Swanepoel (South Africa) and Louise Hickson (Australia) on topics such as ” Synaptopathy Basic Sciences and Clinical Implications”; ” Equitable Access to Healthy Hearing” and “Family Centred Audiological Care for Children and Adults”.

Other special sessions and workshops include ” eHealth in Audiology: Perspectives, Opportunities and Challenges” chaired by Gabriella Tognola (Italy); “eHealth II: Trends in Technology Development as well as Service Delivery from Multiple Perspectives” by Stefan Launer (Switzerland) and “Wikipedia Edit-a-thon” by Thais Morata (USA). The call for abstracts closes on 16 April 2018.

The purpose of this training will be to inform the participants on the latest developments (procedures, standards, interpretation, criteria for determining the suitability of tests, hygiene measures) of the tests that are part of an audiological evaluation protocol. Some additional tests (ultra high frequency audiometry, measurement of discomfort thresholds, detection of hyperacusis / misophony) will also be discussed.

This course will describe the protocol developed at the University de Montreal for the evaluation of patients with tinnitus and / or problems with sound tolerance and currently used at the Audiology University Clinic.

The conference will focus on the various advanced features of today’s hearing aids. Will be discussed features that are intended to meet the needs of patients at the level of:

1. Audibility, intelligibility and sound comfort in silent environments
2. Intelligibility and sound comfort in noisy environments
3. Ease of use and convenience.

Changes in societal and technological evolution will have a major impact on professional practice in audiology. As a professional, how should one prepare for this fast approaching revolution?

• What will public and private health services look like in 20 years? “
• “Future demographic change and the profile of the elderly of tomorrow”
• “Clinical audiology and telehealth to meet the growing needs of people with hearing problems”

The conference theme is Connecting the Dots: Clinical, Counselling and Cultural Considerations in SLP and Audiology

For further information please refer to our website at: http://acslpa.ab.ca/conference/

Date: Tuesday, May 30 at 12 pm EDT to 1:30 pm EDT

CAA Members Register Now!

This free webinar is open to CAA members, and SAC members and associates. Space is limited so register now!

An Overview of the Development of the Document, “Vestibular Assessment & Management for Canadian Audiologists: A Scoping Review.”

The Vestibular Assessment & Management for Canadian Audiologists: A Scoping Review, was prepared by a joint committee of audiologists representing both the Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) and Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC). The purpose of this scoping review was to create a framework* for audiologists on vestibular diagnostic assessment and management in Canada. The document outlines suggested knowledge requirements and provides direction to help guide practice.

Learning Outcomes:

After the webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the need for improved vestibular assessment and management in Canada
2. Provide a general overview of common vestibular tests and management strategies
3. Describe ways to use the scoping review as a framework to improve quality, consistency and accessibility of treatment for patients who have vestibular disorders

* NOTE: The scoping review document and accompanying webinar do not represent a formal clinical practice guideline or a standard of practice. A scoping review is a document which summarizes some of the research findings in the literature and some of the commonly used practices.  It is not to be used as a regulatory document. 

The Speakers:

Janine Verge, AuD, Aud(C)

Erica Zaia, M.Sc., RAUD

Post-conference workshop on Hyperacusis Assessment & Brief Intervention

This event is suitable for audiologists who are involved in assessment and/or management of patients with tinnitus and hyperacusis. This conference brings together studies of audiology, mental health, neuroscience, psychoacoustic, neurology, and other areas. A wide range of plenary sessions, workshops and interactive sessions are planned which offer practical guide for improving your clinical practice in assessment and rehabilitation for tinnitus and hyperacusis patients.

This conference is intended for otologists, audiologists, hearing aid specialists, psychologists, and all health care professionals, who provide clinical services for patients.  The purpose of this conference is to provide a review of current evaluation and management strategies for the treatment of tinnitus and hyperacusis.

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The conference will focus on four general topics: 1) Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of telepractice, 2) Methodology of implementation of internet-based research and service delivery, 3) Big data, and 4) Ethical issues related to internet-based research and service delivery.

In-person attendance is limited to 100 participants. Registration for remote attendance to a portion of the conference via live internet streaming opens on 14 April.

Synopsis:

This course is designed for those who wish to pursue a career as an advanced practitioner in providing specialised care for patients experiencing troublesome tinnitus and hyperacusis. Students will gain a wider spectrum of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills with regard to tinnitus and hyperacusis rehabilitation. This course will outline psychometric assessment, appropriate referrals to ENT and mental health, evidence-based practice, application of specialist cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) in tinnitus and hyperacusis rehabilitation, and service development.

Traitement des acouphènes et de l’hyperacousie : cours spécialisé pour la prise en charge des acouphènes et de l’hyperacousie dans les populations pédiatrique et adulte

Ce cours est destiné à ceux qui souhaitent poursuivre une carrière de praticiens spécialisés dans la prise en charge des patients présentant un acouphène chronique invalidant et/ou une hyperacousie. Les étudiants pourront ainsi élargir le champ de leurs connaissances théoriques mais également améliorer leur pratique clinique dans le domaine de la réhabilitation des patients acouphéniques et hyperacousiques. Lors de ce cours seront en particulier abordés les points suivants : évaluation psychométrique, quand et pourquoi adresser un patient à l’ORL ou au psychiatre, pratique fondée sur les preuves, utilisation des techniques de thérapie comportementale pour acouphènes et hyperacousie, mise en œuvre et développement du service au patient.
Ce cours est essentiellement destiné aux :
Audiologistes
Audioprothésistes
Psychologues
Psychiatres
Neurologues
Otologistes
Phoniatres
Orthophonistes
Ergothérapeutes
Travailleurs sociaux
Website: http://www.tinnitustherapy.org.uk/

Post-conference workshop on Hyperacusis Assessment & Brief Intervention

The workshop Clinical Assessment of Vestibular and Balance Function in Children will review the current clinical tools available for measuring both vestibular and balance function in children. It will focus on the specific adaptations required for successful testing in this population.

The workshop Clinical Assessment of Vestibular and Balance Function in Children will review the current clinical tools available for measuring both vestibular and balance function in children. It will focus on the specific adaptations required for successful testing in this population.

Canadian Hearing Society Presidents’ Annual Golf Tournament will be taking place on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Carlisle Golf and Country Club. The tournament brings together golfers, volunteers and sponsors to celebrate and raise funds that help people in your community who are Deaf and hard of hearing. For more information and to register, visit www.chs.ca/golf or contact giving@chs.ca.

The 2016 ANAC symposium is designed to provide current management and treatment options and how to best manage long-term symptoms of acoustic neuromas. Our ultimate goal is to provide an educational experience for patients, families and health care professionals led by leaders in the field to the care of those affected by an acoustic neuroma.

This is a comprehensive vestibular course that includes hands-on practical sessions taking place over 2.5 days. At the end of this course, each participant should understand the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system, vestibular diagnostic test completion and analysis, as well as be familiar with the most common diagnoses and treatments.

Hands-On EP Training with VEMP Testing – September 21

Hands-On VNG Training – September 22

Hands-On Impulse Training – September 23

Hands-On EP Training with VEMP Testing– May 11
Hands-On VNG Training – May 12
Hands-On Impulse Training – May 13

This course provides practical information necessary to make the VNG/ENG test, video head impulse, VEMP, and EcoG an effective part of the diagnostic process.

This 5-day international course is designed for those who are keen to specialise in tinnitus and hyperacusis rehabilitation and includes many practical sessions. Participants will be provided with the specialist skills, knowledge and tools which are essential for developing or expanding their Tinnitus service. In addition, this course provides a range of lectures on the most recent research evidence on tinnitus and hyperacusis.

Intensive course in Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Rehabilitation

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Intensive course in Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Rehabilitation. Accreditation: 18 CPD points by the British Academy of Audiology.

This conference is intended for otologists, audiologists, hearing aid specialists, psychologists, and all health care professionals, who provide clinical services for patients.

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The World Congress of Audiology is the biennial meeting of the International Society of Audiology (ISA). The WCA2016 is hosted as a joint effort by Canada’s two national audiology associations – the Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) and Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC). We wish to acknowledge the cooperation of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) during the planning for WCA2016 beginning with their help in making the bid to hold the Congress in Vancouver.

CAA members receive preferential rates. Register now!