This three-day CPD-accredited Masterclass provides a comprehensive overview of tinnitus and hyperacusis and strategies for assessing and managing these conditions in adults and children.
Dates: Wednesday 12th,ÌýThursday 13thÌýand Friday 14th FebruaryÌý2025
Course Director: Dr Lucy HandscombÌýÌýÌý Ìý
- Overview
During this long-established masterclass you will have opportunities to interact with a number of established international experts in the fields of tinnitus and hyperacusis and learn from them about theory, good clinical practice and recent research. You will also have an opportunity to discuss your own experience with a range of professionals from different backgrounds.
This 3-day course will take place in person at the Ear Institute. Days 1 and 2 will focus on tinnitus, hyperacusis and misophonia in adults. Day three willÌýfocus on tinnitus, hyperacusis and misophonia in children.
We strongly recommend that you attend all three days. Even if your primary interest is in paediatrics, a lot of the background information covered on days one and two will be relevant. If you have prior training or experience in tinnitus work, however, you may attend day three only if you wish.
The online day will take place in real time with lectures and discussions over Zoom. It will also be recorded, and all attendees of Days 1 and 2 will have full access to the recordings.Who this course is for:
- Audiologists
- Hearing therapists
- Clinical psychologists
- Audiovestibular doctors and other health professionals
You should have some experience working with or observing patients with tinnitus and/or hyperacusis. People who are just beginning to work in this area are also very welcome.Ìý
ÌýView the full programme below
- Topics
The course covers a wide range of topics on tinnitus and hyperacusis, including
- The neurophysiology of tinnitus and hyperacusisÌý
- Clinical assessment and management strategies for adults and children
- New developments and current research
These topics will be covered through a mixture of lecture presentations and interactive workshops. Supplementary learning material will be available on the course website.
- Recorded presentations
- Video clips
- Written material (e.g. research papers, links to websites)
- Online Q&A forums
The course is led by Dr Lucy Handscomb, with contributions from several experienced researchers and clinicians from the UK and overseas. All materials will be available via the dedicated course page on Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊExtend.Ìý
- Course organisers
- Dr Lucy Handscomb, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Ear Institute
- List of confirmed contributors
Speakers for days 1 and 2
- Dr Derek Hoare, University of Nottingham
- Dr Kathryn Fackrell, University of Nottingham
- Prof Jennifer Linden, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Ear Institute
- Dr Laurence McKenna, Royal National Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, London
- Dr Eldre Beukes, Anglia Ruskin University
- Dr Raj Nandi, Royal National Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, London
- Dr Magdalena Sereda, University of Nottingham
- Dr Jane Gregory, University of Oxford
- Learning outcomes
Following this course, you will:
- Be able to describe the theories of tinnitus generation and scientific evidence in terms of neurophysiological mechanisms linkedÌýto tinnitus and hyperacusis
- Have knowledge of key current research on tinnitus and hyperacusis Be able to useÌýeffective assessment strategies with patients
- Be able to describe a range of therapies for tinnitus and hyperacusis and the differences between them
- Know how to manage hyperacusis and tinnitus in children and special populations
- Costs, certificates and accreditation
You'll receive a certificate of attendance for completion of the masterclass. This masterclass is suitable for British Academy of Audiology Higher Training scheme candidates undertaking the tinnitus and hyperacusis module.Ìý
Cost:Ìý£690 without assessments; £1258Ìýwith assessments for the full course.
- Booking via Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊExtend for Tinnitus & Hyperacusis
For direct payments (by card)
Places can be booked by credit/debit card up to 48 hours before the start of the course, subject to availability.
For payments by invoice
ToÌýsecure a place, a purchase order document must be received within 7 working days of the course start date.