2025 CONTINUING EDUCAITON VIA

IN-PERSON AND INTERACTIVE LIVE WEBINAR

HHII offers CE's in public, group settings and to private groups. Below are the public group offerings. If the date/location you are looking for isn't below, the course you found listed on a state or national listing is NOT available to the public.

Contact HHII if you wish more details about holding CE's for your own group of offices.

Cost is $30/CE if payment is received at least a week in advance. For more info on discounts click the “register” tab.

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New Texas Dispensing Board rules-more audits in 2025

2025 & 2026 CLASSROOM SESSIONS 10 CE’s/day

(scroll down for webinar sessions):

Houston, TX 8 am

2/7/26 (10 hrs.) Sat-A Seminar

9/12/26 (10 hrs.) Sat-B Seminar

  • Staybridge Suites Houston W, 3251 West Sam Houston Pkwy North (713.462.4720)

    make room reservations directly with Staybridge-mention HHII to hotel for discount—Note, both dates in Houston are on Saturday

    Buda, TX 8 am

    THE TWO BUDA LOCATIONS ARE DIFFERENT

    3/6/26 (10 hrs.) Fri-B seminar

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Buda, 1201 Cabela’s Dr Buda, TX (512.295.4900)

    room reservations-register directly with the hotel and mention HHII to hotel for discount

    10/2/26 (10 hrs.) Fri-A seminar & 10/3/25 (10 hrs.) Sat-B seminar

  • Comfort Inn & Suites Buda, 15295 S IH-35 Frontage Rd, Buda TX 78610 (512.295.8600)

    room reservations-register directly with the hotel and mention HHII to hotel for discount

    Garland TX** 9 am

    ***11/15/25 (updated date-had to change after flier mailed) (10 hrs.) Sat-A seminar  

    5/15/26 (10 hrs.) Fri-A seminar & 5/16/26 (10 hrs.) Sat-B seminar   

    12/4/26 (10 hrs.) Fri-B seminar

  • Bass Pro Shops, 5001 Bass Pro Drive, Garland, TX

    (Closest hotels-Quality Inn & Suites 1635 I-30, Garland 972.303.1601

    or LaQuinta Inn & Suites 375 I 30 Frontage Rd, Garland 469.429.3339)

    **All Garland times 1 hour later Need Ethics? Choose A Seminar

  2025 and 2026 SCHEDULED ONLINE INTERACTIVE WEBINARS

Cost is $30/CE if payment is received at least a week in advance, 5 hours each date for up to 10 hours if both Friday and Saturday are attended.

For more info on discounts click the “register” tab.

**VIA ZOOM—Limited to 25 devices per session

Dates for Webinars:

12/5/25 1:-6:15 CT (1st 1/2 of B Seminar) & 12/6/25 8-1:15 CT (2nd (1/2 of B Seminar)

1/9/26 1:-6:15 CT (1st 1/2 of B seminar) & 1/10/26 8-1:15 CT (2nd 1/2 of B seminar)

6/12/26 1:-6:15 CT (1st 1/2 of A Seminar) & 6/13/26 8-1:15 CT (2nd (1/2 of A Seminar)

8/14/26 1:-6:15 CT (1st 1/2 of B Seminar) & 8/15/26 8-1:15 CT (2nd (1/2 of B Seminar)

12/11/26 1:-6:15 CT (1st 1/2 of A seminar) & 12/11/26 8-1:15 CT (2nd 1/2 of A seminar)

**Note, to qualify for “classroom” hours in TX, we are required to have all attendees have a video camera on their device and keep the video on; attendees must also participate in discussion and BE ON TIME. By registering, you accept these parameters. Individuals need to log on early to make sure they are on the webinar in time. If you log in late, you will not get the CE’s for the current course. CE’s are dependent upon “seat time”.

(Make sure the webinar you sign up for below is not a duplicate seminar if you plan to attend a combination of in person and webinar options-watch “A”, or “B” seminar designations. Contact us if you are unsure. Duplicate CE’s will not be accepted by the state.

2025 “A” Seminar left in the year

Classroom: 11/15/25 Garland, TX

Seminars begin at 8 AM except for Garland, which begins at 9 AM

Fitting Custom & CIC Instruments and Resolving Problems   5 hrs.

This course reviews fitting custom & completely in canal (CIC) products, range of fitting, in-situ testing advantages, Real Ear Measurement, troubleshooting, use of real-ear-to-coupler difference (RECD), earmold impression, probe microphone measures, speech mapping, fitting smaller custom products, best algorithms, troubleshooting temporomandibular joint (TMJ) movement, modifying CIC instruments. This program is offered for .5 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; professional area).

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:

·   List power concerns and the range of fitting that may be achieved with customized hearing aids, the advantages of in-situ testing for verification without the use of real ear measurement (REM) and 3 reasons that give the knowledgeable hearing professional an advantage over OTC products.  List the proper technique for doing REM on custom hearing instruments and explain the proper methods and troubleshoot the need for modifications to custom hearing aids including CIC, describe basics of probe microphone measures and speech mapping, along with the best fitting algorithms to use when fitting custom hearing aids to a variety of patients.

·   Describe the requirements for a proper earmold impression needed for the making of a CIC hearing aid and discuss the best fitting algorithms to use when fitting a CIC to a variety of patients. Describe the clinical effectiveness, range of fitting, and advantages of in-situ testing for verification without the use of REM of CIC aids.

·   Describe the proper techniques for correcting loose fitting CIC hearing aids and list the effects of TMJ movement in the fitting of completely in the canal hearing instruments. 

Client Hearing Aid Acceptance I   3 hrs. 

This course looks at situational and contextual factors, Hearing Aid Test Drive, and how they contribute to patient decision, how to increase new patient intakes, cash flow, patient satisfaction, and hearing aid adoption. How to approach the new patient who just wants to learn about amplification and to help them become a successful, long-time user is also covered. This program is offered for .3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; related area).

 Learning Outcomes:  Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

·   List 3 inter-individual or situational factors that contribute to patient decision regarding hearing aid adoption.

·   Describe the holistic practice approach called The Hearing Aid Test Drive and how it is designed to increase new patient intakes, revenue, cash flow and patient satisfaction.

·   List 3 approaches to help make the patient ready to be a successful, long-time user and describe the typical mindset of patients who may not be ready to be fit for hearing devices.

Client Hearing Aid Acceptance II   2 hrs. 

This course covers how to create a management plan by incorporating motivational interviewing, family-centered care, and technology tailored to the patient’s needs, as well as how to utilize a leasing model concept to offer a continuum of care that is convenient, provides the patient with automatic technology upgrades while keeping your clinic profitable, competitive and comprehensive. This program is offered for .2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; related area). **(NOT approved by the AR Dispensing Board for CE’s-fine rest of listed states)

Learning Outcomes:   Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

·   Describe (using case studies) how to show empathy and encourage social support for the patient incorporating motivational interviewing, family-centered care and technology to tailor a management plan for that individual’s needs.

·   Describe your current management plan and whether or not it needs to be modified and how you would begin that process.

·   Describe how to offer an option for a leasing subscription model that offers long-term continuum of care that is convenient, provides the patient with automatic technology upgrades and is comprehensive.

2025 “B” Seminar

Interactive webinar: 12/5/25 - 12/6/25)

Infection Prevention & Procedures      2 hrs.            

This course provides hearing professionals practical guidelines and rationale for implementing hearing aid-specific infection control protocols in the clinic including cost comparison of common products and a list of their sources, Covid precautions and other prevalent infectious diseases. Ignoring quality infection control and where it might lead for patient and office is also covered. This program is offered for .2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; related area).

Learning Outcomes   Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

·   List several important ways to keep both themselves and their patients safe using the suggested methods and materials for infection control.

·   Describe the at risk populations for infections and diseases and tell why we can’t be careful enough in this area. Describe the difference between a new and existing office infection prevention protocol.

·   Describe the difference between ‘clean’ and ‘sterile’ technique as well as the danger of only looking to prevent one kind of infection/disease (IE.: AIDS) without considering other and possibly more prevalent infections/diseases.

Ethics of Definitions & Overlaps in Hearing Technologies   3 hrs.

This course looks at pros and cons of the newer delivery systems, what the patient and professional may reasonably expect from these products, definitions important to understanding the new technologies, the changes in, and the state/federal overlap of those regulations as they relate to various delivery systems. This program is offered for .3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; Related area).

**(Approved by AR Dispensing Board for CE’s, but does not qualify for Ethics-rest of the state boards it’s fine)

Learning outcomes     Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

·   Describe new technologies and how that relates to their patients, as well as six different product groups that are available to the consumer in today’s marketplace.

·   Explain the new technologies like they would to their patients along with regulations state vs. national and possible overlaps and which they are expected to follow. They will also be able to name the suitability of each device as it relates to their patients.

·   Describe the lifecycle of technology as it relates to early adopters and mature technologies in the marketplace.

Perception Is Reality-Verification and Validation     3 hrs.      

This course explores the difference between when the ‘book’ says the patient should be happy and when the patient says they are. Various methods of verification and validation tools will be given to explore and take home along with targets for measuring outcome results. Individual biases and how they affect the patient will also be covered. This program is offered for .3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; professional area).

Learning Outcomes - Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to

·   Create and publish (for their own use) a listing of verification and validation tools for their practice and be able to describe when they should use each and why.  

·   Review a case study and suggest other fitting options for the patient.

·   Describe their own biases in the selection of hearing aid models and how that affects the patient.

Digitals-Myths and Facts   2 hrs.   

Claims made on the capabilities of digital products can confuse both the public and professional. This course gives a solid baseline of reasonable expectations along with common misconceptions of processing. Differences between bands and channels and how to utilize each will be covered. This program is offered for .2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; professional area).

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:

·   List several myths and facts of digital capabilities from the patient view including what should be a solid baseline of reasonable expectations.

·   List several myths and facts of digital capabilities from the professional view which will assist them in better informing themselves and their patients in selecting the proper technology to assist the patient.

·   Describe the difference between bands (discrimination of words articulation) and channels (comfort issues with sound) how to utilize each to achieve patient satisfaction.

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HHII is approved by the International Hearing Society to offer continuing education for this course. Each seminar is a part of a collection of courses- [CEN- -26 - A Seminar, CEN- -26 -A Webinar; CEN- -26 -B Seminar, CEN- -26 -B Webinar & CEN- -26 Ethics Seminar, or CEN- -26 -Ethics Webinar}, and are approved for up to 20 credits of continuing education (1 CE Credit = 1 contact hour). IHS approval of this group of courses is based on the course’s adherence to IHS’s course approval requirements only and does not imply endorsement of the course content, specific products, clinical procedure, instructor or adherence to the IHS Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/Education Provider and not necessarily of the International Hearing Society.

HHII is approved by the International Hearing Society to offer continuing education for this course. Each seminar is a part of a collection of courses- [CEN-8A-25 - A Seminar, CEN-8B-25 -A Webinar; CEN-9A-25 -B Seminar, CEN-9B-25 -B Webinar & CEN-9A-25 Ethics Seminar, or CEN-9B-25 -Ethics Webinar}, and are approved for up to 20 credits of continuing education (1 CE Credit = 1 contact hour). IHS approval of this group of courses is based on the course’s adherence to IHS’s course approval requirements only and does not imply endorsement of the course content, specific products, clinical procedure, instructor or adherence to the IHS Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/Education Provider and not necessarily of the International Hearing Society.

2026 “A” Seminar

Classroom: 2/7/26 Houston, TX 5/15/26 Garland, TX 10/2/26 Buda, TX Interactive Webinars: 6/12-13/26 12/11-12/26

Seminars begin at 8 AM except for Garland, which begins at 9 AM

Compression and Fitting Algorithms 3 hrs

This course concentrates on giving the professional a firm understanding of various fitting algorithms, Bands, Channels and different compression techniques that are available to allow the hearing professional to better explain digital products to their patients, overcome common misconceptions and get the best fit for the patient. This program is offered for .3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; professional area).  

Learning outcomes: Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:

*Compare and describe various fitting algorithms, also Bands and Channels and their use in a better fit of a hearing aid.

*Describe the different compression techniques available and the application of each to achieve better results for their patient. 

*Demonstrate via discussion or case study how to troubleshoot patient complaints/ expectations and better address them in the clinical setting.

Ethics for the Hearing Healthcare Professional 3 hrs    

Ethical guidelines can vary based on experiences and perspectives; therefore, each practice should create their own specific code of ethics. This course outlines the guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and using case studies, how to use them. The difference between laws and ethics, the purpose of an ethics protocol in a hearing healthcare practice is also covered. This program is offered for .2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; related area). 

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:

*Compare the differences between laws and ethics and give a definition of ethics.

*Explain the purpose of an ethics protocol in a hearing aid practice, list the ethical guidelines from the AAA and share how to incorporate those into their practice, if needed.

*List 3 potential ethical dilemmas and how they should be handled based upon the office code of ethics.

Turning a Patient’s ‘Not Yet’ into a Confident ‘Yes’    3 hrs

This interactive course empowers hearing healthcare providers with practical strategies to transform patient hesitation to upgrade their hearing aids into enthusiastic "yes" decisions. Actionable tools to address objections and articulate new technology are provided to help more patients embrace better hearing, leading to greater satisfaction for them. This program is offered for .3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; related area). 

Learning outcomes: Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:

 *Demonstrate how to address common consumer objections to newer technology, articulating the advantages of newer technology over the “state of the art” technology of five years ago.

 *Describe how to give strategies to determine if newer technology is in the best interest of the patient when addressing the patient’s issues with their existing hearing aids.

 *List several advantages of AI for the patient’s lifestyle and health.

Training the Trainer  2 hrs       

This course discussed supervision considerations for teaching trainees counseling skills, top down learning, dynamics of apprenticeship learning and preparing them for license examinations. It also covered how to help supervisors include student growth in learning and how to integrate person-centered care in the practice. This program is offered for .2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; related area). 

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:

 *Describe supervision objectives and the supervisory relationship as well as describe skill development areas and demonstrate top down learning.

 *List the major areas where the trainee may need extra help in preparing for the license examination, including how to identify the basic knowledge needed before sending the apprentice to a pre-license “boot camp” in preparation for the license examination.

 *Describe the dynamics of apprenticeship learning and the simple learning tools that they have created in teaching the apprentice the basics of masking, impression taking and speech audiometry.

2026 “B” Seminar

Classroom: 3/7/26 Buda, TX 5/16/26 Garland, TX 9/12/26 Houston, TX 10/3/26 Buda, TX 12/4/26 Garland, TX Interactive Webinars: 1/9-10/26 8/14-15/26

Seminars begin at 8 AM except for Garland, which begins at 9 AM

A Road to Better Hearing   5 hrs 

With aging, patients face hearing loss from many sources. This class investigates causes and suggested interventions, tools, and the various levels of technology available, current OSHA noise guidelines and some common items that are often assumed but not necessarily correct about our evolving patent. This program is offered for .5 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area). 

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:

*Describe the difference between Dysacusis and Hypacusis, and the difference between Presbycusis and Sociocusis and their possible effects on mental health. Describe Auditory Fusion and how it affects the fitting of hearing instruments.

 *List the current OSHA noise guidelines and describe how noise is effecting our patients.

*List 2 misconceptions that are often held about the hearing patient and how it often effects our ability to assist that patient.

How Do AI Hearing Aids Work? 3 hrs         

This course covers how Artificial Intelligence (AI) redefines the possibilities of personalized hearing loss treatment, providing a new level of sound clarity combined with innovative user-centric features, all designed to provide the most personalized listening experience possible. How AI Hearing Aids work and some of the core technologies that make these devices so revolutionary is covered. This program is offered for .3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; professional area). 

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:

*Describe the current state of AI technology in hearing aids and the outlook for the future, including three core components of AI technology.

*Describe how machine learning can help enhance the listeners’ overall satisfaction with their hearing aids.

Also describe Deep Neural Networks and how this technology enhances the listeners overall satisfaction with their hearing aids.

*Describe how AI features allow for automatic adjustments in the listening environment and interfaces with the patient’s overall health and safety.

Tailored Counseling Approach to Your Patient’s Personality 2 hrs 

This course covers 4 personality types and their characteristics, strengths and weaknesses which helps form relationships and demonstrates value to the patient effectively. How to quickly determine one’s own and the patient’s personality type along with best approaches and how to modify communication approach with each type is also covered. This program is offered for .2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level; related area). 

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:

*List the four basic personality types and how to quickly tell what type their patient is.

*Describe their own personality type and the strengths and weaknesses of that type.

*Describe various ways to modify their communication approach to each personality type and list two ways to build trust with each of the personality types.

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