SPRINGFORWARDCONFERENCE

PresentedbyTheNewHampshireAcademyofAudiology

FRIDAY,APRIL27,2018PortsmouthHarborEventsandConference

CenterPortsmouth,NH

NavigatingtheRisksandRewardsofNon-CustomAmplificationThroughImproved

PatientCenteredCounselingBrianTaylor,Au.D.

Evidence-BasedConcussionAssessmentand

ManagementDarrenKurtzer,Au.D.N

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PROGRAM

7:30-8:20 Registration,Exhibits,andSilentAuctionContinentalBreakfast

8:20-8:30 Welcome,Announcements,andIntroduction 8:30-10:00 NavigatingtheRisksandRewardsofNon-Custom

AmplificationThroughPatientCenteredCounselingBrianTaylor,Au.D..

10:00-10:30 ExhibitsandSilentAuction

MorningBreak 10:30-12:00 NavigatingtheRisksandRewardsofNon-Custom

AmplificationThroughPatientCenteredCounselingBrianTaylor,Au.D.

12:00-1:20 SilentAuctionandExhibits

Lunch 1:20-1:30 Announcements 1:30-3:00 Evidence-BasedConcussionAssessmentand

ManagementDarrenKurtzer,Au.D.

3:00-3:30 ExhibitsandSilentAuction

AfternoonBreak 3:30-5:00 Evidence-BasedConcussionAssessmentand

ManagementDarrenKurtzer,Au.D

5:00 CourseEvaluations,CEUs

The registration fee includes meals, course materials, handouts and access to the vendor area. Full cancellation refunds will be granted through March 23th. Partial refunds (less $50) will be granted through the REGISTRATION DEADLINE OF APRIL 13, 2018. Once again, we are offering a silent auction for your enjoyment. This has been a crowd-pleaser in the past, and we have lots of interesting items lined up again this year. Come prepared to support your Academies and BID HIGH! FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS, CONTACT:

Libby Persons, Au.D: libby.a.willis@gmail.com

Accredited for .6 ABA Tier 1 CEUs Registration

FEATURED SPEAKERS: Brian Taylor, Au.D.

Dr. Taylor serves as director of clinical audiology for the Fuel Medical Group. He is also editor of Audiology Practices, the quarterly publication of the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, and editor-in-chief for the blog Hearing Healthcare and Technology Matters. In addition to more than 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Taylor has written and edited several articles & textbooks devoted to practice management and clinical audiology, including the soon-to-be-published 3rd version of Practice Management from Thieme Press. Brian resides in Golden Valley, MN

Darren Kurtzer, Au.D.

Dr. Kurtzer is American Institute of Balance (AIB’s) Director of Sports, Concussion and Wellness Programs. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from York University in Toronto, Canada with honors, and wrote a thesis in Neuropsychology, working with amnesic and apraxic patients in the areas of auditory, visual, and tactile neural memory. Dr. Kurtzer received his Doctor of Audiology degree from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale FL. He completed his Residency at the AIB and is the senior staff clinician with an emphasis on concussion, neuropsychology and physiological aspects of central compensation and development of vestibular therapies with cognition. He is a co-author of numerous online journals and medical textbook chapters.

Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Non-

Custom Amplification Through Improved Patient Centered Counseling

Non-custom amplification devices, broadly defined, entail everything from personal sound amplification devices (PSAPs), assistive listening devices (ALDs), amplification smartphone-based apps, and the yet-to-be-created category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. This course explores the underlying rationale for embracing these devices, an evidence-based review of their efficacy, and current intervention strategies in clinics that are using non-customized amplification devices. The course will review the findings of the June 2016 NASEM report on affordability and accessibility of hearing health care for adults, recent changes in FDA regulations, shortcomings of the current audiology practice delivery model and opportunities for improving patient care with modern technology. This course aims to get audiologists thinking holistically about the added value of long-term patient care, rather than hearing aids. A fee-for-service model; an overview of how to guide patients to independently manage their hearing loss to improve daily activities; and use counseling at annual hearing aid check appointments as an alternative revenue stream will be discussed.

Evidence-Based Concussion Assessment and Management

Over three million people sustain concussions in the US each year, with older populations facing additional challenges that can result in cognitive decline, reduced functional mobility, and negatively impacted activities of daily living. Directed by Darren Kurtzer, Au.D., Senior Clinician at the American Institute of Balance, this session examines the latest evidence-based strategies for evaluation and management of concussions. Review symptoms of cortical and labyrinthine concussion and discuss evaluation protocols for differentiating between them. Explore common comorbidities that can impact treatment of older adults, and discover how vestibular rehabilitation therapy can improve treatment outcomes via demonstrations of gaze stabilization, habituation, and substitution.

LODGING The all-new Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown brings signature style and service to a location ideally situated within vibrant Portwalk Place and only minutes from top downtown attractions like historic Strawbery Banke, Prescott Park and The Music Hall. Portsmouth is a vibrant, coastal New England city that sits near the mouth of the Piscataqua River. It is a working seaport with unique, locally owned shops and restaurants, world-class culture, engaging outdoor activities, vibrant nightlife and interesting local character which attracts visitors from around the world. Portsmouth regularly lands on lists of best places to live and visit. This is a great place to walk and take in the scenic sights, smells and sounds of the historic seaport! A block of rooms has been reserved at The Hampton Inn and Suites Portsmouth Downtown Thursday night at the discounted rate of $169 for a 2 queen bed room until March 29th. Please mention the group code NHAA or NHAA SPRING CONFERENCEto receive the conference rate. After that, reservations are on a space-available basis only. CALL EARLY!

Hampton Inn and Suites Portsmouth Downtown 23 Portwalk Place Portsmouth, NH 03801 603-430-3033 Hamptoninnportsmouthdowntown.com Please use 100 Deer St, Portsmouth NH 03801 if using a GPS for directions Hampton Inn Valet hotel parking is $25 per night Visit parkportsmouth.com for a city parking map and other parking options.

From The South: Take I-95N to Exit 7 in New Hampshire. Turn right onto Market Street then right onto Russell Street. Merge onto Deer Street (100 Deer Street is straight ahead when stopped at the end of Russell Street). Pull into Portwalk Place at 100 Deer Street (This is a one-way drive).

From the North: Take I-95S to Exit 7 in New Hampshire. Turn left onto Market Street then right onto Russell Street. Merge onto Deer Street (100 Deer Street is straight ahead when stopped at the end of Russell Street). Pull into Portwalk Place at 100 Deer Street (This is a one-way drive).

REGISTRATION FORM New Hampshire Academy of Audiology

April 27, 2018 NAME__________________________________________________ EMPLOYMENT SETTING________________________________

Job Title_______________________________________ Preferred Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone _________________Fax______________________ Email________________________(for confirmation notices only) For CEUs, AAA number:_______________________________ NH/ME Academy Members: (Early) $175 (After 3/23) $200 Non-members: (Early) $225 (After 3/23) $250 Students: (Early) $ 75 (After 3/23) $100 Advisor Signature:____________________________ University: __________________________________ Check all that apply: ___ABA/Tier I CEUs. ___Assistive listening device. ___Any other special accommodations Specify:_________________________________________________

REGISTER ONLINE AT: WWW.NEWHAMPSHIREAUDIOLOGY.COM

OR RETURN THIS FORM BY April 13, 2018 WITH YOUR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO:

NEW HAMPSHIRE ACADEMY OF AUDIOLOGY Eliza Evans, PO Box 44, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837