Assessing and Fitting Musicians

Full Description: Join our advanced audiology training course designed specifically for those audiologists who are interested in the unique auditory needs of musicians. This specialised training explores the distinct challenges, concerns and environments that musicians face, providing you with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve their hearing outcomes and provide effective ear protection.

Who is this course aimed at:

This is for Audiology professionals who wish to explore why standard approaches to assessment and hearing solutions may not always be suitable for the specific needs of musicians.

By participating in this course, you will gain the tools to:

Develop empathy for musicians experiencing hearing loss, tinnitus, and hyperacusis, understanding the profound psychological impacts these conditions can have on their careers and lives.
Master the acoustic properties of music compared to speech, which is crucial for accurate assessment and treatment.
Evaluate and distinguish the sound production and perception of various instruments within solo and ensemble settings.
Effectively interpret audiometric tests in the context of both music and speech, enhancing your diagnostic precision.
Adapt standard auditory tests and explore alternative assessment techniques tailored specifically for musicians, ensuring more accurate results.
Customise hearing aid settings and troubleshoot with precision, catering to the specific needs of musicians to optimise their hearing experience.
Recognise when to refer musicians for specialised care or consider alternative hearing devices that may better suit their professional requirements.
Assess the effectiveness and limitations of audio equipment and hearing conservation strategies within musical environments.
Deepen your understanding of legal and ethical considerations, including informed consent and detailed documentation, tailored to the musicians’ needs.

This course is an excellent opportunity to elevate your practice and become a go-to expert for musicians’ auditory health, enhancing their performance and quality of life through specialised aural care.

About your Course Tutor

Sarah Riches is a Senior Tutor and Registered Audiologist and has been part of the Audiology world since 1997. Sarah’s commitment to training new and experienced hearing healthcare professionals in clinical, further and higher education settings is demonstrated across her career. Sarahs interest in supporting the ear health of musicians stems from her 2nd career as an independent singer-songwriter and recording artist. Her inside knowledge as a musician living with one-sided hearing loss, hyperacusis and tinnitus inspired her to design this exceptional course.

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“The course content was really informative, but Sarah’s personal experience and suggestions were also extremely useful”