Professional Growth

Companion Course: Hearing Loss and Assistive Technologies (CC002)


Description

In this course, you’ll explore the process of hearing, types of hearing loss, and key technologies that support communication access—including hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening systems. These technologies are often used alongside speech-to-text services.


This course provides a foundational understanding that will help you work more effectively with individuals who use these technologies. It also prepares you for related topics in other Basic Skills Companion Courses, where familiarity with hearing technologies and their impact on communication is important.

Eligibility:

Anyone can sign up for this course; however, the content is intended for speech-to-text providers (TypeWell, C-Print, CART, voice writers).

How to Enroll:

Click the button at left to pay by credit card. A "paid" invoice will automatically be added to your account under "My Payments."
If you need an invoice in advance, please email support@typewell.com.



60–120 mins | 10 days to complete | Eligible for TypeWell CEUs | Contains audio/video | Developed by Dana Pinney

Closed Captioning: Yes

Content
  • How this course works
  • Introduction
  • Learning Objectives
  • How Hearing Works
  • Optional Learning Opportunity #1 - How Hearing Works
  • Statistics About Hearing Loss and Education
  • Types of Hearing Loss
  • Opportunity for Optional Learning #2 - Hearing Loss
  • Hearing Aids
  • Opportunity for Optional Learning #3 - Hearing Aid Technology
  • Cochlear Implants
  • Opportunity for Optional Learning #4 - Cochlear Implants
  • Assistive Listening Systems
  • Assistive Listening Systems: FM and Infrared Systems
  • Opportunity for Optional Learning #5 - FM Systems
  • Assistive Listening Systems: Hearing Loops
  • Final Opportunity for Optional Learning
  • ASSESSMENT 1: Quiz
  • ASSESSMENT 2: Discussion Question
  • ASSESSMENT 3: Discussion Question
  • End-of-Course Feedback
  • Congratulations!
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever