Train-the-Trainer Webinar Series - #2 Teaching Masking (TX-143-24-044) (approved in CA)-Trainer #2 - Masking

Video Transcription

Video Summary

The webinar series "Train the Trainer" focuses on teaching effective masking in the hearing industry. Masking is a crucial concept that can be challenging to teach. Kristen Wadsworth, a board-certified hearing instrument specialist, discusses the theoretical framework, importance, and practical application of masking. The purpose of the training is to equip sponsors and mentors with the necessary tools to teach effective masking. The training covers topics such as interaural attenuation, cross-hearing, effective masking, occlusion effect, and the plateau method. Different types of masking, including under-masking, over-masking, and effective masking, are explained. The webinar also provides a masking chart that helps guide the masking procedure, as well as formulas and recommended procedures for air conduction, bone conduction, speech, and word recognition testing. The challenges of masking, such as output limiting and conductive hearing loss, are also discussed. Wadsworth recommends using virtual client testing tools and other training resources to help trainees practice and build confidence in their masking skills.

Keywords

Train the Trainer

masking

hearing industry

Kristen Wadsworth

practical application

effective masking

training resources