March-April - American Academy of Audiology

108 Pages·2009·14.09 MB·English

MarApr2009
The magazine of, by, and for audiologists
Unbreakable

Veteran, Family Man,
Audiology Patient
OAES: From the
Research Bench to the Clinic
Interaction of Cognitive and
Sensory Systems
“Sea Cow” Acoustic Masking
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Contents
General David Petraeus,
MarApr2009 Commander of the U.S.
Volume 21 No.2 Central Command, with
Sgt. Luis Rosa-Valentin.
26 Unbreakable: Interview with Iraq War Veteran sgt. Luis Rosa-Valentin
AT recently had the opportunity to visit with Rosa-Valentin, his family,
and his audiologist, Gerald Schuchman, PhD, from Walter Reed Army
Medical Center.
By David Fabry
34 A Journey for otoacoustic emissions—From Research to the Clinic The
discovery of OAEs is a good example of combining both scientific and
clinical research to steadily advance the profession of audiology.
By Brenda L. Lonsbury-Martin and M. Patrick Feeney
42 A Day in the Life of a Visiting Country Audiologist in Australia Flying in
and out of rural Victoria, this audiologist spends most of her time with
clients—it is basic, first-contact, make-a-difference work.
By Janet Doyle
48 Audition Matters More as Cognition Declines: Cognition Matters More
as Audition Declines The interaction and codependence of cognitive
and sensory systems remains a paramount concern, as we audiologists
consider our role in diagnosing and remediating hearing loss, and
providing amplification.
By Douglas L. Beck and Jackie L. Clark
60 “sea Cow” Acoustic Masking: the Plight of the Manatee The manatee
may be unaware of impending danger because it has hearing loss. It may
also be unable to hear approaching boats because of “masking” noise in
its native environment.
By David Fabry
68 Cam Marston Interview: Keynote Presenter at AudiologynoW!
on Generational Issues Identify your generation, learn more about the Cover photo: Sgt. Luis
opportunity for self-reflection, and gain a clear idea of the differences Rosa-Valentin and his
between generations in the workplace. daughter, Milinda M.
By David Fabry Rosa. Photo by Dr. Gerald
Schuchman.
DePARtMents
70
8 PResIDent’s MessAGe A4…Advancing the Profession of Audiology
By M. Patrick Feeney
12 exeCUtIVe UPDAte AudiologyNOW!® A Look Behind the Scenes
By Cheryl Kreider Carey
16 LetteRs to the eDItoR Article Reprints for Patients | Background on 30-day Trial
Period
18 KnoW-hoW How to Build and Grow Your Practice’s Brand | Electronic
Medical Records: The Legal Implications | Selecting an
Internet Hosting Provider
22 CALenDAR Academy and Other Audiology-Related Events and Deadlines
24 AUDIoLoGy.oRG What's New on the Academy's Web Site
70 A MoMent oF sCIenCe Cotherapy to Reduce Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity
By Tiffany G. Baker and Lisa L. Cunningham
73 stUDent sPotLIGht From NAFDA to SAA By Brian Vesely
74 ABA Celebrating 10 Years and Looking Forward to the Next 10
76 ACAe Thoughts on Accreditation By Doris Gordon
Academy News
78 GoLD stAnDARDs sUMMIt 2009 Highlights of the Inaugural Event By Therese Walden
AuD Program Survey By Christine Yoshinaga-Itano
85 ACADeMy honoRs The Academy Is Proud to Recognize the 2009 Honorees
92 AAAF UPDAte Marion Downs Presentation and Events at AudiologyNOW!®
94 WAshInGton WAtCh Audiologist SOC Adopted in Final Notice Issued by OMB
95 ACADeMy UPDAtes Homeland Security…and Audiology? | Founding Academy
Member Don W. Worthington Retires | Academy Invited
to Walk for Hearing | In Memoriam: Judy Gravel
98 Meet the PRoFessIonAL stAFF Getting to Know the Academy Staff
eDItoRIAL MIssIon
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all aspects of audiology and related topics.
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Send article ideas, submissions, questions, and concerns to [email protected].
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BoARD oF DIReCtoRs
PResIDent
M. Patrick Feeney, PhD
University of Washington
[email protected]
The American Academy of Audiology promotes quality hearing and balance care
by advancing the profession of audiology through leadership, advocacy, education, PResIDent-eLeCt
Kris English, PhD
public awareness, and support of research. University of Akron
[email protected]
PAst PResIDent
Alison Grimes, AuD
UCLA Medical Center
Content editor executive editor [email protected]
David Fabry, PhD | [email protected] Amy Miedema | [email protected]
BoARD MeMBeRs-At-LARGe
editorial Advisors Managing editor Bopanna B. Ballachanda, PhD
Premier Hearing Centers
Shilpi Banerjee, PhD Joyanna Wilson
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Craig Champlin, PhD
senior Graphic Designer E. Kimberly Barry, AuD
Bruce Edwards, AuD
Department of Veterans Affairs
Suzi van der Sterre
Brian Fligor, ScD Medical Center
[email protected]
Craig Kasper, AuD
editorial Assistant
Deborah L. Carlson, PhD
Therese Walden, AuD Kevin Willmann
University of Texas
[email protected]
editor emeritus Web Manager
Lawrence M. Eng, AuD
Jerry Northern, PhD Jamie Stutt
Golden Gate Hearing Services
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PResIDent’s MessAGe
A4…Advancing the Profession of
Audiology
You are one of nearly 11,000 audiologists
who has chosen the American of Otolaryngology—Head and
Academy of Audiology as your Neck Surgery about a collaborative
professional society to advance the approach to hearing health care that
profession of audiology. recognizes the unique and important
Your message to leadership roles of each of our professions in
remains clear and consistent— delivering excellent hearing and bal-
autonomy of the profession is the ance services to our patients.
number-one priority (Membership The board of directors has identified
Survey, May 2008). In the 110th three entities with missions critical to
Congress, we realized a doubling of achieving autonomy, and the Academy
the number of cosponsors on our has entered into written agreements
Direct Access bill, HR1665, for a total (memoranda of understanding) with
of 108. At our January 2009 meeting, each: the American Academy of
the Academy’s Board of Directors Audiology Foundation (AAAF), the
discussed strategies for building on American Board of Audiology (ABA),
that momentum to achieve direct and the Accreditation Commission are 10 years old or less, one is over
access in the 111th Congress. We for Audiology Education (ACAE). 10 years) has been dubbed A4 by our
have also had recent talks with our The partnership represented by executive director, Cheryl Kreider
colleagues at the American Academy these four nimble organizations (three Carey, CAE, who devised the graphic
oRGAnIzAtIon PURPose MIssIon
ACADEMY Professional society To promote quality hearing and balance care by
advancing the profession of audiology through
leadership, advocacy, education, public awareness, and
support of research.
AAAF Philanthropy To raise funds and support for programs of excellence
in education, research, and public awareness in
audiology and the hearing sciences.
ABA Voluntary certifica- An autonomous organization, dedicated to enhancing
tion for individuals audiologic services to the public by promulgating
universally recognized standards in professional
practice. The ABA encourages audiologists to exceed
these prescribed standards, thereby promoting a high
level of professional development and ethical practice.
ACAE Accreditation for To serve the public by establishing, maintaining, and
AuD programs applying standards to ensure the academic quality and
continuous improvement of audiology education that
reflects the evolving practice of audiology.
8 Audiology Today | MarApr2009