Rehabilitation staff will take away different things from the BHA Learning Center.

Counselors new to hearing loss or technology need access to technology information that is broken into segments that are easy to understand and get progressively more detailed. The ALD Training Program provides the necessary grounding and the other features of the Learning Center will supplement the training.

Seasoned counselors need up-to-date information and fresh ideas and new insights into using technology. You’ve got the experience of many products, but need more to stay up to date. Read more »

The ALD Training Program leads counselors through a 6 week workshop that will provide a thorough grounding in hearing loss basics, including hearing technologies available for different levels of hearing loss.

ALD technology is broken into 4 modules to give in-depth training. The final session teaches counselors a method to perform a communication assessment that will identify the services and technology potentially needed for clients.

See the ALD Training Agenda now.

If you didn’t catch my question to you on 7/27, let me ask again now…. Read more »

The ALD PRODUCT TOOLBOX is the true workhorse of the Beyond Hearing Aids Learning Center. This compilation of special reports, articles and worksheets is designed for the professional who wants access to current, relevant ALD information.

Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT), Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs), Assistive Listening Systems (ALS) all refer to rehab technology. I still use the term ALDs to be inclusive of listening and alerting devices but you’ll likely see the terms used interchangeably.

I used to publish a Resource Guide and got rave reviews for it. Click here to see some of those comments. The guide has been used in core curriculum for audiology students and by many counselors. Read more »

The ALD Training Program is the primary feature of the Learning Center. It is based on the core content I’ve been presenting at in-service trainings the past 16 years to vocational rehabilitation agencies and audiology groups.

The Program will lead counselors through a 6 week workshop that starts with a thorough grounding in hearing loss basics, including hearing technologies available for different levels of hearing loss.

Then technology is broken into 4 modules to give in-depth technical Read more »

We received great news – The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification has approved the ALD Technical Training Online Program for 12.0 clock hours.

And Now The Race Is On!

That means that I’m working double time to get everything finalized for the training program as well as the other valuable features of the new website. Soon I’ll share the details and ALD Technical Training Program Agenda.

I’ve been answering questions about the training program and see I need some clarification to help add value to the program. I need your input.

This is a critical issue that might affect your state.

In some states, the counselor relies on other staff to make technology recommendations. These rehab techs or consultants or …. (fill in the title) can absolutely benefit from this same training but may not need CRCs.

My question……………

Does this course need to be approved for CEUs from another credentialing organization?

Here’s your chance to leave your comments below.

Here’s To Increasing Technical Competencies….

The Beyond Hearing Aids Learning Center is moving along as expected as we continue loading valuable content to the ALD Toolbox. Last week I submitted the Technical Training Program for CRC approval. I’ll let you know as soon as that process is completed.

Part of the technical training program will include product video clips to support training. To start my video journey, I created 12 of these product videos for the www.Beyondhearingaids.com  website.

Watch one of the videos now.  Read more »

Whew - the new version of www.BeyondHearingAids.com went live this past weekend. You’ll see the fresh new look and navigation when you enter the site. You’ll find over 35 videos on the new site, including the welcome videos from your’s truly. But there’s plenty more features that counselors will find especially useful.

Say Goodbye to hours of internet searching. Inside the Online Store is a wealth of product support media. 35+ Product videos. 75+ User manuals, 40+ Technical Specifications and 40+ Product summaries and numerous audio files. All in one place. Manufacturer materials AND exclusive BeyondHearingAids materials.

One goal - to be the only website you need to visit to get the level of details you need on ALDS.

Visit the site if clients have questions or reference the user manual if you have questions you need answered.

Comment below once you check out the new site.

Welcome!  I’ve been expecting you. 

The Learning Center - the full title is “Becky Morris’ Beyond Hearing Aid Learning Center” is in the final production stages.  This blog is short term to keep you up to date until the Learning Center goes live. We’re feverishly loading content, building the course curriculum (based on all the presentations used in the past) to get the ALD training courses available for credit Read more »