This program will update the participants on COVID-19’s impact on hearing, balance, auditory processing and cognitive function. Diagnostic tests for all four areas will be reviewed and recommendations will be made for selecting the most effective tests when a COVID-19 survivor is scheduled for testing. There will be detailed information about “brain fog” and auditory processing – a case study will also be presented. Finally, there is a section on cognitive screenings.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the top 10 chronic illnesses according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
2. Understand how these 10 chronic illnesses can cause hearing loss, balance and/or cognitive issues.
3. Plan a management strategy for each of these illnesses as it pertains to the practice of audiology.