IHS Distance Learning Course

ONLINE LEARNING SYSTEM

The current online learning system for the 2016 edition of the Distance Learning course will be discontinued. Those enrolled in the course will need to opt-in to have their progress migrated to the new online system before the end of 2022.

Fill out this opt-in form by Monday, November 28, 2022 to get continued access to the online learning system and/or Trainer Toolbox and you'll get additional instructions by November 30.

Those who have finished the course and earned the Certificate of Completion may also opt-in to have continued access to the resources included in the course.

More information will be provided both on this page and by email to all affected parties as the deadline to opt-in draws closer.

Students who opt-in will have access to the new online learning system until May 31, 2023 so they can complete the tests and earn the Certificate of Completion.

Lesson 1 Your Future – Your Profession
Lesson 2 Ethics and Laws
Lesson 3 Acoustics
Lesson 4 Psychoacoustics
Lesson 5 Infection Control Principles
Lesson 6 The Outer Ear
Lesson 7 Disorders of the Outer Ear
Lesson 8 The Middle Ear
Lesson 9 Disorders of the Middle Ear
Lesson 10 The Inner Ear and Auditory Pathways
Lesson 11 Cochlear and Retrocochlear Disorders
Lesson 12 Exploring the Hearing Loss
Lesson 13 Otoscopy and Bracing
Lesson 14 Introduction to Audiometric Evaluation
Lesson 15 Pure Tone Air Conduction Audiometry
Lesson 16 Pure Tone Bone Conduction Audiometry
Lesson 17 Masking for Air Conduction
Lesson 18 Masking for Bone Conduction
Lesson 19 Speech Acoustics
Lesson 20 Speech Audiometry
Lesson 21 Masking for Speech Audiometry
Lesson 22 Additional Testing for the Hearing Instrument
Lesson 23 Tympanometry
Lesson 24 Audiometric Interpretation
Lesson 25 Presenting the Test Results to the Patient/Client and Family
Lesson 26 Hearing Instrument History
Lesson 27 Hearing Instrument Technology
Lesson 28 Hearing Instrument Styles and Applications
Lesson 29 Hearing Instrument Electroacoustic Measurements (ANSI Standards)
Lesson 30 Hearing Instrument Candidacy
Lesson 31 Geriatric and Other Considerations
Lesson 32 Ear Impressions
Lesson 33 Earmolds and Other Acoustic Couplers
Lesson 34 The Delivery
Lesson 35 Fitting Verification
Lesson 36 Fitting Verification Protocols
Lesson 37 Fitting Validation
Lesson 38 Counseling
Lesson 39 Beyond Hearing Instruments
Lesson 40 Maintenance, Modifications and Repair.

Chapter 1 The Profession
Chapter 2 Acoustics
Chapter 3 Infection Control in Hearing Instrument Dispensing Practices
Chapter 4 Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System
(Two Parts: Part One: Outer and Middle Ear, Part Two: Inner Ear and Its Disorders)
Chapter 5 Pre-Audiometric Assessment
Chapter 6 Pure Tone Audiometry
Chapter 7 Speech Audiometry
Chapter 8 Immitance Audiometry
Chapter 9 Interpretation and Presentation of Test Results
Chapter 10 Hearing Instruments
Chapter 11 Ear Impressions and Earmolds
Chapter 12 Hearing Instrument Fitting
Chapter 13 Fitting Verification and Validation
Chapter 14 Counseling/Aural Rehabilitation
Chapter 15 Maintenance, Modifications and Repairs
Chapter 16 Case Studies

FINAL EXAMINATION

Students must pass the final examination with a score of 75% or greater. The Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon fulfillment of the course requirements.

Students must complete the course by May 31, 2023 to earn the Certificate of Completion.

Please review this important information regarding the final exam:

The online exam is not printable. It is closed-book.
The exam is comprised of 100 multiple choice questions
Once you begin the final exam, you have two hours to complete it. After two hours, you will be automatically logged out and will have to restart from the beginning.
You may change your answer an unlimited amount of times without penalty.
You must answer each question before hitting the submit button.
Upon receiving a passing score, you will earn your Certificate of Completion.

LICENSING EXAMINATION COMPATIBILITY

The IHS Distance Learning for Professionals in Hearing Health Sciences course is designed to provide the foundational knowledge necessary for independent professional practice when coupled with hands-on training. Each book included in the course, the Professional Training Textbook, Professional Training Workbook, and the Trainer Manual, are included in the list of recommended reference materials for the ILE.

In fall 2022, a new edition of the course is being released. This new edition may include some information that differs from what is included in the 2016 edition of the course (the blue and orange books). Below is which edition of the course should be used to study for the ILE at which time.

ILE Testing Year Edition to Use

2022 2016 Edition

2023 Either 2016 or 2022 Editions

2024 2022 Edition

The 2016 Edition of the course will be supported through May 31, 2023. Students enrolled in the 2016 Edition of the course must finish their studies and earn the Certificate of Completion by May 31, 2023. After that time, only the 2022 Edition will be supported. More information can be found on the 2022 Edition page.

How long do I have to complete the course?

Students must complete the course by May 31, 2023 to receive the Certificate of Completion.

What is the average time it takes for a person to complete the program?

This is an independent, self-study course and you set your own pace. It’s totally up to you whether you want to cram and get it done in a few weeks, or utilize many months to complete the course. However, students must complete the course by May 31, 2023 to receive the Certificate of Completion.

What does the course entail?

The course is 40 lessons. At the end of each lesson, there is a test. Please note: Lesson 26: Hearing Instrument History does not require a test. Lesson tests are taken online. Results can be viewed immediately so you can see which areas need to be improved upon. There are no pass/fail results on the lesson tests; just do your best. The 39 lesson tests prepare you for the cumulative 100 question final exam. 75% is a passing score on the final exam. You may re-take the final examination as many times as necessary.

Can IHS provide the correct answers to the cumulative final exam?

Unfortunately, we cannot provide correct answers because it would jeopardize the integrity of the course.

What happens after I pass the final examination?

After you have taken the final exam, you will receive instant score results. If you have passed, you will earn a Certificate of Completion, which is electronic. It is your responsibility to forward documentation to your local licensing body, if required. Students must complete the course by May 31, 2023 to receive the Certificate of Completion.

What else should I know about the state/provincial licensing process?

All questions surrounding licensure should be directed to your local licensing body.

My licensing body requires that I have a mentorship/apprenticeship. How do I go about obtaining one?

You may be responsible for locating a hearing aid specialist that agrees to mentor you. You may use the Directory located on the IHS website to search for a hearing professional in your area.

2016 Edition Distance Learning for Professionals in Hearing Health Sciences Course

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ONLINE LEARNING SYSTEM

COURSE OUTLINE

The Distance Learning Course workbook contains 40 lessons and the textbook contains 16 chapters.

FINAL EXAMINATION

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LICENSING EXAMINATION COMPATIBILITY

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