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calspa conf logoCASLPA (The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists) will host its 33rd Annual Conference, April 16-19, 2008 in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in Kananaskis, Alberta.

The event kicks off National Speech and Hearing Month and hundreds of professionals from across Canada are expected to join us to explore a wide range of topics related to speech, language and hearing.

More information about the CASLPA 2008 Conference

Future CASLPA Conferences:
April 29-May 2, 2009: London, Ontario
May 19-22, 2010: Yukon

 

 

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Sixteenth Annual Conference
On

Management Of The Tinnitus Patient

September 18-20, 2008
Thursday – Saturday 

For Patients And Professionals

sponsored by:

Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery
Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology

The University of Iowa

Intended Audience & Purpose: This conference is intended for otologists, audiologists, psychologists, and nurses who provide clinical management services for patients with tinnitus.  The conference will also provide information to patients who have tinnitus, their family and friends, but it will NOT include individual diagnosis and treatment.  The purpose of this conference is to provide a review of current evaluation and management strategies for the treatment of tinnitus.  Upon completion of the program, the participant will be able to discuss the management of tinnitus and the tinnitus patient.

 

Guests of Honor:

David Baguley PhD, MBA

Consultant Audiological Scientist, Head of Audiology, Cambridge University Hospitals
“Hyperacusis: Mechanisms and Treatment”
Anne Mette Mohr MA, (Clinical Psychology)
Psychologist, Denmark

“Tinnitus: Person Centered Therapy”

 

Special Guest Faculty

Anthony Cacace, PhD

Professor, Wayne State University

“Imaging of Tinnitus”

 

Special Guest Faculty
Michael Block, PhD
Starkey Laboratories., Inc.
 
Ed Desporte, MA
General Hearing Instruments, New Orleans, LA
 
Jack Springer
Neuromonics, Pty Ltd
University of Iowa Faculty
Matthew Howard, MD
Professor of Neurosurgery
“Electrical Stimulation of the Brain”
Marlan Hansen, M.D., Neurotologist
Rich Tyler, Ph.D., Audiologist
Paul Abbas Ph.D., Physiologist
Claudia Coelho Ph.D., Otologist
Catherine Woodman, M.D., Psychiatrist
Anne Gehringer, M.A., Audiologist
Stephanie Gogel, M.A., Audiologist

 

TENTATIVE PROGRAM
 

 THURSDAY, September 18, 2008
7:00  Welcome Reception
 
Preliminary Program
FRIDAY, September 19, 2008
REGISTRATION
Welcome and Overview
Medical Evaluation
Surgery and Medications
Neurophysiological Models of Tinnitus
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation:
Tinnitus Psychoacoustical Measurements
General Observations on Electrical Stimulation of the Brain
Genetics of Tinnitus
Barbecue at The Secrest 1883 Octagonal Barn
 
SATURDAY, September 20, 2008
 
Sound Therapies, including Hearing Aids and music
Psychiatric Factors in Tinnitus Treatment
Neuroimaging
Spontaneous Activity throughout the auditory systems
Tinnitus Activities Treatment
Complementary and Alternative Medicines for Tinnitus
Manufacturers Forum
Hyperacusis
Reimbursement
Patient Forum
 
PRACTICUM –Concurrent 20 minute sessions,
Tinnitus Measurement
Practical issues of electrical and magnetic stimulation
Counseling and Patient Education

Download registration form.

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
The University of Iowa is the State of Iowa Licensure of Audiologists sponsor # 143.  We will provide a certificate verifying your attendance, the program content, and the number of hours you have attended to assist you with CEU requirements in your state.
 
TRAVEL:  The Cedar Rapids Airport is 20 miles north of Iowa City.  Shuttle service via Airport Express to Iowa City is available (phone: 800-383-2219, or 319-626-5466).  Cost is $35 one-way or $60 round trip.  Please notify the shuttle service 24 hours prior to requiring service (date of arrival, flight number, and arrival time into Cedar Rapids). 
Parking rates at the University Hospital:  Friday, $2.00/hour, max $12.00/day; Saturday, $.75/ hour, max of $12.00/day.
 
LODGING: The Heartland Inn (1-800-334-3277) ext. 19 or 319-351-8132, 87 2nd St. Coralville, IA 52241 USA (I-80 Exit 242).  Room rates are $79.00 per night excluding taxes.  When calling please tell the hotel “Tinnitus Conference” to secure the negotiated rate.
 
WEB SITE:  View the most up to date program on our website:
uihealthcare.com/depts/med/otolaryngology/conferences/
 
TINNITUS 2009 Please mark your calendars for the 17th Annual Conference on Management of the Tinnitus Patient to be held from September 25-27, 2009.

 

 

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