Call-to-Action for Cerumen Management Services-Call-to-Action for Cerumen Management Services Recording

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Daniel Pacioretty is a graduate from San Francisco State University with a master's degree in communication disorders. He has more than 40 years of experience as an audiologist, educator, administrator, and researcher. He has worked in various healthcare settings and has provided hearing healthcare services to individuals of all ages. He has conducted research and recently worked on a study looking at older adults' ability to benefit from advanced hearing technology. He also participated in the development of the World Health Organization's guide on assistive products and their use. In addition, he has mentored audiologists and hearing instrument practitioners in cerumen management. He has co-authored the development of an online course on cerumen management. He is an active member of Speech and Hearing BC and holds SAC certification in audiology. In his presentation, Dan discussed the importance of cerumen management services in the hearing healthcare sector. He highlighted the need for trained professionals and the various impacts of untreated cerumen impaction. He also discussed the World Health Organization's recommendations on ear disease prevention and management, mentioning that cerumen management fits within this framework. Dan emphasized the lack of training and services available for cerumen management and the potential burden on both clients and the healthcare system. He provided recommendations on how to get started in providing cerumen management services, including completing a training course, acquiring the necessary equipment, and establishing clinical protocols. He also discussed the potential benefits of offering cerumen services and the regulatory requirements in Canada. Dan concluded by highlighting emerging technologies in cerumen removal and the potential for future developments in the field.

Keywords

Daniel Pacioretty

San Francisco State University

communication disorders

audiologist

hearing healthcare

cerumen management

World Health Organization

assistive products

SAC certification

emerging technologies