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OTC Hearing Aids: How Pharmacists Can Support Safe Self-Care
Presented by Alison Morrison, AuD, CCC-A, Clinical Assistant Professor and Audiology Clinic Coordinator, University of Georgia
Since the FDA released its final ruling on OTC hearing aids in Fall 2022, consumers now have access to a self-care pathway for addressing hearing loss. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to assist adults with hearing loss in determining when they are good candidates for self-care or whether a referral for medical evaluation, comprehensive audiological evaluation, or prescriptive hearing aids are more appropriate. This session will provide a brief history on the introduction of OTC devices, describe how OTC hearing aids work compared to prescriptive devices, discuss who is a good candidate for self-care vs. when to recommend referral to another healthcare professional, and present tips and resources for communicating with individuals with hearing loss.
UAN: 0142-0000-23-001-H99-P/T
CPE hours: 1.0
Activity type: Knowledge
Target Audience: Pharmacists
Learning Objectives for Pharmacists
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Describe at least one similarity and one difference between OTC and prescriptive hearing aids.
- List at least five exclusions for self-care.
- Demonstrate the ability to determine when a referral to another healthcare professional is necessary.
- Identify at least three strategies for promoting effective communication with an adult with hearing loss.
Learning Objectives for Pharmacy Technicians
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Describe at least one similarity and one difference between OTC and prescriptive hearing aids.
- Assist the pharmacist with patients with hearing loss.
- Identify at least three strategies for promoting effective communication with an adult with hearing loss.
About the speaker
Alison Morrison is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Georgia and the Audiology Clinic Coordinator at the UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic. She received her Doctor of Audiology degree from Vanderbilt University and has over 10 years of clinic experience in direct service provision in multiple clinical settings including regional medical centers and university clinics. Dr. Morrison has a strong commitment to evidence-based practices and collaborative initiatives between healthcare professionals serving individuals with hearing loss.
Fees
GPhA Member: $20
Non-member: $42
