Train-the-Trainer Webinar Series - #5 Putting It All Together-Train-the-Trainer Webinar Series

Train-the-Trainer Webinar Series - #5 Putting It All Together Slides

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This presentation by Rebecca Krouse, MS Ed, BC-HIS, covers the transition from direct to indirect supervision in hearing aid fittings and patient care training. The agenda includes supervision transition strategies, case examples, fitting tools, and closing tips.<br /><br />Key points emphasize following state rules, gradually transferring responsibility to trainees, guided by training plans, and maintaining pre- and post-appointment meetings with appropriate timelines.<br /><br />Three case examples illustrate supervision levels:<br /><br />1. Beginner: Mr. Smith, 75, undergoing his first hearing evaluation with mild self-reported issues but significant handicap scores. Training focuses on questionnaire administration, involving the spouse, discussing concerns, reviewing intake results, and observing testing outcomes like QuickSIN.<br /><br />2. Intermediate: Mrs. Coats, 46, with 10+ years of hearing issues and aging hearing aids seeking more reliable devices. Training covers communication of test results, understanding past hearing aid experiences, explaining device differences (e.g., CIC vs. RIC/RITE), and lifestyle impact on recommendations.<br /><br />3. Advanced: Mr. Kent, 38, experienced hearing aid user unhappy with current care, requiring advanced counseling on Bluetooth technology, problem-solving, and custom fitting with REM verification. Trainee learns intake importance, managing complex histories, and fitting high-tech devices.<br /><br />Training tools include outcome notes, patient handouts, role playing, test box usage, checklists, self-reflection, and practice equipment such as audiometer simulators, impression materials, and hearing aids.<br /><br />Closing advice stresses obtaining patient consent for trainees, integrating trainees early to improve efficiency, leveraging technology for feedback, and aligning training timelines with licensing requirements. Real patient cases enhance relevance, and additional resources are available at ihsinfo.org for continuing education credits.<br /><br />Contact and follow-up details for presenter Rebecca Krouse are provided for ongoing support.

Keywords

hearing aid fittings

supervision transition

patient care training

training plans

case examples

hearing evaluation

hearing aid technology

Bluetooth counseling

training tools

continuing education