The aided cortical test can be likened to an evoked potentials method for performing a speech test. This guide will provide a complete introduction to aided cortical testing. Table of contents What i…
In this article, we will equip you with everything you need to know to feel confident selecting and fitting a CROS or a BiCROS hearing aid. Table of contents What is CROS? What is BiCROS? Factors to…
This guide provides a complete introduction to visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA) testing. Table of contents What is visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA)? VRA transducers Stimuli selection Prepar…
Jack Bennett, International Clinical Trainer at the Interacoustics Academy, describes how to perform Real Ear Aided Response (REAR) measurements and how to interpret and adjust the hearing aid freque…
Hearing instrument testing, also known as test box measurements or HIT box measurements, are measurements that assess whether a hearing instrument’s performance meets manufacturer specifications with…
This guide provides clinicians with a complete introduction to the Audible Contrast Threshold (ACT) test. Table of contents The challenge of measuring hearing-in-noise ability What is ACT and how can…
Table of contents What are real-ear measurements? Why perform real-ear measurements? Contraindications to performing real-ear measurements How to perform real-ear measurements Important steps after t…
Table of contents What is play audiometry? Who is play audiometry for? Room setup and equipment required Assessing whether the child is ready for play audiometry Preparation for play audiometry Best…
In adults and older children, traditional speech testing is used as a method of establishing whether the patient's hearing device(s) are working as desired. In much younger children, this isn't yet p…
This video will explore how to perform aided cortical testing, using what we know about each patient to determine the best testing strategy for their unique needs. For aided cortical testing, we cann…
This is the second of three parts of the webinar “The advantages and benefits of performing Real Ear Measurements”. Amanda Goodhew, International Clinical Trainer with the Interacoustics Academy, dis…
If the results of the aided cortical test suggest that changes or improvements can be made to the patient's device or amplification, then it is important to understand how and when to make such adjus…
