Gallaudet's Online Course: Genetics and Hearing Loss for EHDI Professionals

The Genetics
Program at Gallaudet University is offering the online course “Genetics
and Hearing Loss for EHDI Professionals” from September 10 – November
16, 2012. See
the attached flyer.  This course includes basic to more advanced
information on genetics, inheritance, genetic counseling and genes for
hearing loss.  The link to information about the course is below or
please see the course flyer attached to this email. 
Registration deadline is September 1, 2011.

http://www.gallaudet.edu/Genetics/Genetics_Education/Online_Course_Genetics_for_EHDI_Professionals.html

For registration information, go to
http://www.gallaudet.edu/CCS/Fall_Online_Courses.html

Gallaudet University, Department of Hearing,
Speech and Language Sciences is approved by the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to offer 3.7 continuing
education units for this activity.
 
Please contact Kathleen Arnos at
kathleen.arnos@gallaudet.edu
for more information.

Link: http://www.gallaudet.edu/Genetics/Genetics_Education/Online_Course_Genetics_for_EHDI_Professionals.html

Kill the Germs, Spare the Ears

The world needs new antibiotics to overcome the ever increasing
resistance of disease-causing bacteria — but it doesn’t need the side
effect that comes with some of the most powerful ones now available:
hearing loss. Today, researchers report they have developed a new
approach to designing antibiotics that kill even “superbugs” but spare
the delicate sensory cells of the inner ear. Read more about this new study.

Link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120611152841.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fhealth_medicine%2Fhearing_loss+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Health+%26+Medicine+News+--+Hearing+Loss%29

Grant Awarded to Assist Hard of Hearing and Deaf Students

Researchers have found that differences in the way deaf and
hard-of-hearing students learn are multifaceted: from the development
and mastery of early language skills in both American Sign Language and spoken languages, to the organization of knowledge and individual learning strategies. A grant has been awarded to assist hard-of-hearing and deaf students. Money to help continue education.

Link: http://www.healthyhearing.com/content/news/Assistance/Awareness/50279-Grant-awarded-to-assist-hard-of-hearing-and-deaf-students

The June edition of Probes and Tips is now available: Helpful Hints for Successful Screening

The June Edition of Probes and Tips is now available:


Helpful Hints for Successful Screening 


This edition includes such items as:

  • Suggestions offered to Early Head Start programs conducting Otoacoustic Emissions hearing screenings
  • Probe of the month: How have your screening experiences changed and improved over time?  Let us know at:  echo.ncham@usu.edu

Link: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs073/1102782899287/archive/1110181419171.html

Utah Boy Scout Troop Cycles 314 Miles, Raising Awareness of Cochlear Implants

Cochlear Americas, the world’s leading implantable hearing solutions
company, announced today that it will support Utah-based Boy Scouts of
America Varsity Team 770 in its 314 mile trek across the state of Utah
to help raise awareness of cochlear implants.

Troop member Jaden Paxton – 14 years old – is leading the charge to
raise awareness of cochlear implant technology, stepping up on behalf of
his younger brother, Chance, who went deaf at one year old. After
trying hearing aids, Chance received his first cochlear implant at 6
years old and his second one shortly thereafter.

Link: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/06/07/4546263/utah-boy-scout-troop-cycles-314.html#storylink=cpy