National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR)
Marquam Hill Audiology Grand Rounds - CEU Details
The current month's grand rounds info and CEU documents are below (see CEU information at the bottom of the page).
Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Time: 12-1pm (Pacific)
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Presenter: Riley DeBacker, AuD, PhD, Research investigator and audiologist at the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR) in Portland, OR.
Title: Aud-ificial Intelligence: Understanding the Role of AI in Hearing & Balance Care
Overview: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have rapidly become household buzzwords. It seems inevitable that these revolutions sweeping other industries will have a significant impact on hearing and balance care. This talk aims to highlight the pivotal role that computational audiology plays in moving forward hearing and balance healthcare, emphasizing the potential of AI and ML in diagnosing, treating, and preventing auditory and vestibular disorders. We will also discuss the ethical considerations surrounding the use of these tools and the ethical and legal importance of doing so in a trustworthy and transparent way.
Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
• Describe current and near-future applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in audiological practice, including their role in revolutionizing diagnostics, personalizing treatment plans, and predicting balance disorders.
• Identify the ethical and privacy challenges associated with integrating AI and ML in audiology.
• Discuss the importance of safeguarding patient data and ensuring equitable and transparent use of these technologies.
Disclosure statement: Riley DeBacker, AuD, PhD, has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose: he is an employee of the Veterans Healthcare Administration and receives a salary from the VA. He has no non-financial relationship to disclose.
*IMPORTANT DETAILS: The seminars will be broadcast via Microsoft Teams.
To receive a Teams invitation, please fill out the form at the following link. You may fill it out at any time to receive a meeting invitation to the email you specify on the form. Please check your junk folder if you do not receive an email within 5-10 minutes. MHAGR 2024 Schedule
Once you have a Microsoft Teams invitation, please see the instructions for joining below at the time of the call:
1. Click on the “Join Microsoft Teams Meeting” link in the Outlook invitation for the seminar (in the Outlook calendar)
2. Click on “Join now," and mute your microphone.
3. Alternately, you can simply call the telephone number listed below the "Join Microsoft Teams Meeting" link. Note: MUTE your phone; do not place your phone on hold.
CEUs: new process!! To receive CEUs for watching the seminar, please click on this link to submit your information and evaluation.
Submit your evaluation within 5 business days (August 23rd) in order to receive credit. Questions? Please send them to Marianne Pierson at Marianne.Pierson@va.gov.
NCRAR is approved by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association to offer 0.1 CEU for this continuing education activity (Advanced level, Professional Area).
