Tasmania CPD Day Program
The Tasmania CPD Day will be held on Saturday 28 May 2022. Please see below for the preliminary program.
| Time | Content | Speaker/s |
| 0815 - 0845 | Arrival & sign-in | |
| 0845 - 0900 | Welcome and Introduction | |
| 0900 - 1100 | Beyond the Paediatric
Audiogram This session will focus on a child’s hearing journey, from the time of initial presentation at a paediatric audiology facility. It will cover the National Consensus Guidelines for Investigating Hearing Loss and how this is being achieved through Barwon Early Assessment of Hearing Loss and similar services provided locally through the Tasmanian Paediatric Hearing Loss multi-disciplinary clinic. It will detail the role of the audiologist within a multi-disciplinary team, how to identify red flags in children at risk of developmental delay and, as early childhood professionals, the importance of early identification/onward referral for children with developmental concerns. It will outline relevant best practice principles within the National Guidelines for Early Intervention and how we may use this as a framework when approaching our diagnostic assessment, as well as highlighting some key considerations “beyond the paediatric audiogram” that may help to achieve a more successful outcome. The session will include a range of speakers who each consider a different element of the journey, using real world examples and will be streamed in live from Victoria. | Leonie Butcher, Barwon Health (via Live Stream) Emily Jeffreys, Barwon Health (via Live Stream) Uma Senaka-Arachchi, Barwon Health (via Live Stream) Michelle Chacksfield, Statewide Audiology Service, Tasmania |
| 1100 - 1130 | Morning Tea | |
| 1130 - 1230 | Resources for Aural Rehabilitation Programs for Adults and Children This session will explore the comprehensive range of interactive tools available from MED-EL to support both adults and children on their hearing journey. It will introduce paediatric rehabilitation resources including: • A Child’s Journey; Hardcopy, app, poster, parent checklist • LittlEARS Auditory Skills Questionnaire app • The Lesson Kits and the Lesson kit Index In addition, it will discuss and demonstrate rehabilitation resources designed for use with adults and adolescents including: • Ling sound cards • Hear Today • Hear at Home • Adult Rehabilitation Kits | Rebecca Claridge, MED-EL |
| 1230 - 1330 | Lunch | |
| 1330 - 1500 | Increasing Clinical Awareness This workshop will focus on diagnostic indicators and “red flags”. It will provide an opportunity for audiologists to refine their case history taking, clinical decision making, referral processes and documentation. The aim is to refine and refresh your diagnostic lens, to ensure you provide a comprehensive audiological service to all clients before they commence their rehabilitation journey. It will begin with a review by an ENT Consultant on what they look for in audiological reports and how to facilitate good information exchange. A diverse range of case studies including both adults and children, will be used to guide the discussion. | Sue Walmsley, Attune Hearing |
| 1500 - 1530 | Afternoon Tea | |
| 1530 - 1700 | Increasing Clinical Awareness (Continued) | Sue Walmsley, Attune Hearing |
| 1700 - 1800 | Networking Hour |