Training in ASSR
Getting started: ASSR
This course provides an overview of the basics of performing the auditory steady state response (ASSR) test.
Description
This course provides an overview of the basics of performing the auditory steady state response (ASSR) test, including patient preparation, testing strategy and interpretation of results.
Learning Objectives
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Learn how to prepare for ASSR testing, including electrode placement and patient instructions
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Understand the tools available to optimise testing strategy
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Interpret the test results obtained and understand the estimated audiogram
Presenter
Amanda Goodhew
Amanda holds a Master's degree in Audiology from the University of Southampton, where she now teaches as a Visiting Academic. She has extensive experience holding senior audiologist positions in numerous NHS hospitals and clinics, where her primary focus has been pediatric audiology. Her specific areas of interest include electrophysiology (in particular ABR, ASSR and cortical testing), neonatal diagnostics and amplification and the assessment and rehabilitation of patients with autism and complex needs. Amanda has a particular interest in pediatric behavioral assessment and has twice held the Chairperson position for the South London Visual Reinforcement Audiometry Peer Review Group, and is a member of the Reference Group for the British Society of Audiology Pediatric Audiology Interest Group. Amanda also works as an independent technical assessor, undertaking quality assessment for audiological services throughout the UK, and is a member of the expert reference group for the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership on Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss.
