2009 AAO-HNSF/ANS Hands-on Hearing and Balance Workshops

2009 AAO-HNSF/ANS Hands-on Hearing and Balance Workshops
Saturday, October 3, 2009
San Diego, CA

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Hands-on Audiometrics for the Practitioner: What the Otolaryngologist Needs to Know
4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
$270 Physician/Allied Health
$95 Resident/Fellow-In-Training

The goal of this workshop is to provide residents, fellows, and practicing otolaryngologists with the indications and interpretations of different types of audiologic testing and equipment (audiometry, tympanometry, OAE, and ABR). Hands-on experience with state of the art equipment will be offered. Participants will also be able to identify the appropriate test for each patient, perform a routine audiogram, understand masking dilemmas, perform impedance testing, and interpret OAE/ABR testing in both children and adults.
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Hands-on Evaluation of the Dizzy Patient: What You Need to Know
4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
$270 Physician/Allied Health
$95 Resident/Fellow-In-Training

This workshop offers a concise and practical review of basic physiology, history, examination, and testing for patients with dizziness and imbalance. Both didactic and hands-on sessions with state-of-the-art equipment are offered. It is geared towards residents and practicing otolaryngologists who would like to improve their skills with these challenging patients. Case studies will be used to highlight key features of diagnosis and management of several vestibular disorders.
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The American Neurotology Society (ANS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The ANS designates this education activity for the maximum number of hours indicated above of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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