Training in Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA)
Visual Reinforcement Audiometry Course
Description
This course explores the role of visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA) in the diagnosis of hearing loss in infants and young children. It is taken from the 2nd Trends in Paediatrics 4-day course hosted in May 2021.
Learning Objectives
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Understand how to perform visual reinforcement audiometry
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Understand the advantages and pitfalls of the different types of stimuli and rewards available for visual reinforcement audiometry
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Understand how to create your own visual rewards in order to customise a visual reinforcement audiometry session for individual patients
Presenter
Amanda Goodhew
Amanda holds a Master's degree in Audiology from the University of Southampton. She has extensive experience holding senior audiologist positions in numerous NHS hospitals and clinics, where her primary focus has been pediatric audiology. Her specific areas of interest are electrophysiology, neonatal diagnostics and amplification, and the assessment and rehabilitation of patients with complex needs.
