Ohio Academy of Audiology
Conventions & Continuing Education
The Ohio Academy of Audiology provides its members with the highest quality continuing education experiences from nationally known speakers. Our last conference was February 19-21, 2009 and took place in Central Ohio.
Advancing Audiology in Ohio
2009 Ohio Audiology Conference
February 19-21, 2009
Hilton Columbus/Polaris
8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43240
Ohio Audiology Conference Wrap-Up, February 2009
The 2009 Ohio Audiology Conference underwent a successful makeover this year…new location, new conference schedule, and green! The biennial conference held this year at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio welcomed practitioners, researchers, physicians, and students who share a common goal – Advancing Audiology in Ohio!
Changes to the schedule were made to provide the best program possible. Some of the changes included a few longer sessions that allowed for in-depth exploration of topics and interactive sessions, all presented by some of the most highly regarded experts in the state and nation.
The Pre-Convention sessions on Thursday, February 19 featured two critical topics for all healthcare providers, not just audiologists. Dr. Jose Rey, Professor of Pharmacy at Nova Southeastern University, presented “Pharmacology for Health Care Providers” in the morning session. Dr. A. U. Bankaitus, Vice President and General Manager of OakTree Products and a native Ohioan, presented “Infection Control Updates” in the afternoon session.
On Friday, the conference kicked-off with Clarke Walker, M.D., an otolaryngologist from Denver speaking on “The Otoscopic Examination”. Dr. Walker was one of the most highly rated presenters from AudiologyNOW ‘08 in Charlotte. Ohio audiologists in attendance requested Dr. Walker as a “MUST HAVE” presenter for the OAC.
The Opening Session featured a motivating Keynote Presentation by Dr. Patrick Feeney, President of the American Academy of Audiology. Dr. Feeney discussed the future for the Academy, including a look at the updated website and discussion about the Academy Partners. In addition, Dr. Feeney co-presented a session on advances in middle ear: wideband immittance with Dr. Lisa Hunter, which included a demonstration of equipment. Attendees also enjoyed hearing the latest hearing aid technologies from a panel of audiologists involved in hearing aid research. Dr. Kris English offered information on Counseling Strategies in Audiology and Dr. Paul Pessis provided a lively session on Reimbursement.
On Saturday, a focus on hearing loss prevention was featured with a session on Audiological Aspects of Preventative Medicine highlighted by Dr. Laura Winder and a session on Noise Induced Hearing Loss presented by Dr. Brian Fligor. Dr. Erin Miller offered a dynamic discussion about Ethics and Dr. Kamran Barin provided a practical vestibular update.
Research conducted by audiology students in the state were highlighted in the poster session. The conference wrapped-up with an animated Great Debate led by Dr. Craig Newman and Dr. Sharon Sandridge: Fourth Year Students and Payment Options.
Thanks to all conference planning and committee members, speakers, and attendees for making this year’s conference a huge success! See you in 2011!
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New location (the beautiful Hilton Polaris hotel on the north side of Columbus) and a new conference schedule!
You will notice a change in the program structure based on feedback from participants and presenters. Changes have been made to provide the best program possible. Some highlights for the OAC are a few longer sessions that allow for in-depth exploration of topics (and Tier 1 CEU’s for Board Certified audiologists), interactive sessions, all presented by some of the most highly regarded experts in the state and nation.
The Pre-Convention sessions on Thursday, February 19 will feature two critical topics for all healthcare providers, not just audiologists: Dr. Jose Rey, Professor of Pharmacy at Nova Southeastern University, presenting “Pharmacology for Health Care Providers” in the morning session. Dr. A. U. Bankaitus, Vice President and General Manager of OakTree Products and a native Ohioan, will present “Infection Control Updates” in the afternoon session. Attend one or both sessions.
The Conference will “kick-off” with Clarke Walker, M.D., an otolaryngologist from Denver speaking on “The Otoscopic Examination”. Dr. Walker was one of the most highly rated presenters from AudiologyNOW ‘08 in Charlotte. Ohio audiologists in attendance requested Dr. Walker as a “MUST HAVE” presenter for the OAC. Due to the relevance and popularity of this topic, no competing sessions will be offered simultaneously so that we can kick off the meeting together.
The Opening Session will feature a Keynote presentation by Dr. Patrick Feeney, President of the American Academy of Audiology. In addition, Dr. Feeney will co-present a session on Advances in Middle Ear Assessment with Dr. Lisa Hunter of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. A 3 hour session on Hearing Aid Technologies, with audiologists involved in hearing aid research presenting the latest features and options, is sure to be fun and enlightening! Dr. Kris English, of the University of Akron and President–Elect of the American Academy of Audiology will offer information on Counseling Strategies in Audiology. Dr. Paul Pessis from North Shore Audiovestibular Lab will provide an extended session on Reimbursement that is sure to be entertaining and educational!
A focus on hearing loss prevention will be a featured with a session on Audiological Aspects of Preventative Medicine highlighted by Dr. Laura Winder of Walter Reed Army Medical Center and a session on Noise Induced Hearing Loss presented by Dr. Brian Fligor, Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Erin Miller of the University of Akron will provide pragmatic views of Ethics and Dr. Kamran Barin of the Ohio State University Medical Center will provide an update on Vestibular Issues.
Research conducted by audiology students in the state will be highlighted in a poster session. Be sure to stop by and talk about the future of our profession! This conference will finish with the Great Debate! This year’s topic, “Fourth Year Students and Payment Options” Of course, not be forgotten, the PAC Auction and Raffle.
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