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I.
Definition-
.......products that are designed to ________ one or more specific listening problems created by a ________
II. Senses - to be used by ALD's
A. Vision-
________ lights
Written Text
B. Audition-
Alarms-increased intensity of the signal
________ frequency signals
Amplify the signal
C. Taction-
________
Blowing Air
III. Devices-
Two main types:
Those which improve ________
or
Those which alert the user to auditory information
A. Telephone -
Need to Improve S/N Ratio
1. Handset amplifier-built-in or portable
2. ________ phone
3. T-coil on HA if ________ has electromagnetic field (________ has it, gray does not)
4. Relay service 1-800-735-2989
5. TDD- telecommunication device for________
6. T-coil adapter- creates stronger ________ field, still need t-coil
7. Portable amplifier- doesn't need ________
Other Phone Options for Alerting Purposes:
-Flashing lights for phone ringing
-________ signals for ringing
-Alternate ________ for ringing
arrangement (i.e., adapter vs t-coil vs mic of HA).
B. Radio/TV-
Need to Improve S/N Ratio
1. Closed captioned TV device
2. Hardwire amplifier with ________
3. ________ system
4. FM systems
5. Induction ________
6. TV ________ radio
C. Alerting devices
1. Flashing ________ alarms
2. Sonic alarm- monitors up to 5 different sounds & gives associated signals via lights on ________
3. Flashing lights for phone/ ________/ alarm clock
4. ________ for alarm clocks or flashing time on ________
5. intercom for people with a ________ loss that want to hear from another room
6. hearing ear ________
IV. Obtaining ALD’s
A. Process
1. Assess the need during the Hearing Aid Evaluation
Consider every patient a ________
2. Conduct ALD Evaluation (p. 542, table 13.12)
Ideally have an ________ Center
3. Dispensed as part of the Hearing Aid Fitting (p. 542, table 13.13)
________ with the hearing aid if necessary
4. Followup during ________ with ALD
Patient may return for partial credit
B. Cost of ALD’s
1. Vibrating Alarms-$25
2. Sonic Alert-$________
C. Evaluation of ALD’s
1. ________ Assessment just as important as with hearing aids
2. ANSI standard for measurements still being developed
3. ________ evaluation necessary