Pediatric Audiology Masterclass

The course includes clinical instruction, interactive discussions of case studies, how-to demonstrations and practical sessions to familiarize attendees with state-of-the-art equipment, best practices in testing technique, results interpretation and the management of straight forward and complex scenarios. 

Topics include 

• Behavioral audiometry - including visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA), play audiometry, and speech testing
• Middle ear function testing 
• Otoacoustic emissions 
• Aided cortical testing 
• Hearing aid fitting and management.

Intended Audience

Audiologists, otolaryngologists, ENT physicians and other healthcare professionals involved in providing care for pediatric patients with hearing loss. The course assumes a general understanding of pediatric audiology and is appropriate for clinicians seeking a refresher or update to their clinical practice

3-day Course Fee: $600 (includes lunch)

Educational Credits: Maximum of 1.9 AAA CEUs

Registration is also available as a one or two-day course. Single-day prices are as follows.

Early Registration Recommended

Class size will be limited to allow participants ample hands-on opportunities with testing equipment and guidance from on-site experts. 

Class is co-sponsored by Interacoustics and Interacoustics Academy.

Course Presenters

Featured Speaker, day 2 - June 25

Gabrielle R. Merchant, Au.D., PhD., CCC-A 

Director of the Translational Auditory Physiology and Perception Laboratory at Boys Town National Research Hospital 

Dr. Merchant is a hearing scientist and audiologist with interdisciplinary training in audiology, engineering, psychoacoustics, biology, and auditory neuroscience. She earned her BA from Smith College (2009), her Ph.D. from the Harvard-MIT Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology Program (2014), and her Au.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2018).

Amanda Goodhew, MSc

International Clinical Trainer, Interacoustics, AS

Ms. Goodhew holds a master's degree in Audiology from the University of Southampton, Southampton, England. She has extensive experience holding senior audiologist positions in numerous NHS (National Health Service) hospitals and clinics, where her primary focus has been pediatric audiology. Her specific areas of interest are electrophysiology, neonatal diagnostics and amplification, and the assessment and rehabilitation of patients with complex needs.

Ashley Huqhes, Au.D.

Clinical Applications Specialist, Diagnostic Equipment, Interacoustics US 

Dr. Hughes earned her doctorate of audiology from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2014. She has worked clinically and as a research audiologist for a hearing aid manufacturer. She has served as an invited speaker at state and national conferences and is an author of multiple published articles and posters. 

Han Nguyen, Au.D.

Clinical Specialist Electrophysiology and Vestibular Applications, Interacoustics US

Dr. Nguyen received her clinical doctorate in audiology from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, MI. Her clinical experience ranges from pediatrics in a hospital setting to adult diagnostics and vestibular assessment at a subspecialty ENT.

Hotel Information

Attendees are responsible for obtaining their own lodging and transportation to/from the training location. As a courtesy, we have pre-arranged for a limited supply of rooms to be available at a nearby hotel. Room cost is $189 USD per night on June 23, 24, 25, 2025. The last day to book under the group rate is May 22, 2025. 

Hotel location

Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington

3900 American Blvd W.

Bloomington, MN

844-856-8554 

Click button below to book a hotel room online (preferred method).

Rooms can also be booked via mobile app or telephone.

• Hilton Honors Mobile App: When searching for a hotel, click “Special Rates” and enter “946” under “Group code”. Note this group code is specific to the Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington
• Telephone: Please call 844-856-8554 and ask for group code “946”. When calling, please confirm hotel address is 3900 American Boulevard West, Bloomington, MN 55437 (off 494/France Avenue) as there are two Hilton’s on American Boulevard in Bloomington.

Interacoustics is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. Attending is worth a maximum of 1.9 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy’s Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.