Audiometry Training Programs
Screening and finding thresholds, diagnostic hearing assessments, and masking! 4 different programs to meet your needs!
All Courses Feature
Course Offerings
Basic Hearing Testing
$249 USD
Provides foundational knowledge and training to perform hearing screenings for sensory screeners, ENT hearing screeners, support staff, audiology assisstants.
Diagnostic Hearing Testing
$399 USD
This course provides you with the foundational knowledge and understanding you need to do a hearing evaluation following best practices.
Masking Basics
$249 USD
This course covers basic concepts and principles related to masking. With an overview of when to mask and how to mask for pure tones and speech testing, this course is an excellent introduction or refresher for anyone needing the basics on masking.
Advanced Masking
$399 USD
This course covers basic and advanced concepts and principles related to masking. Topics include when and how to mask, undermasking, overmasking, and masking dilemmas, formula masking and more.
What Is Theta?
Theta is a clinical simulation software for audiometry. It is a comprehensive software, entirely online, that allows you to get hands-on experience and feedback with hearing tests in a safe learning environment. Theta is perfect for many needs, from training hearing screeners, advancing our support staff, or training to complete full diagnostic testing. Theta simulates human-like hearing test responses for even complicated cases that include masking and speech testing. Theta is recognized and trusted internationally by many organizations and audiology training programs.
Theta is built right into all 4 of our audiometry courses, and with the purchase of any course, you get included access to Theta to complete practice cases and more while you learn.
Theta is Trusted By:
What Customers Are Saying
“Theta has revolutionized our approach to audiometer testing and interpretation through their software, which we use for our apprentice program and HCP remedial training. It has enabled our apprentices to complete testing efficiently while maintaining high accuracy scores, significantly improving our training process. We highly recommend Theta for their innovative and reliable solutions.”
“My undergrad and grad students are understanding masking muck quicker and easier through use of Theta. Love how easy it is to use!”
“As a first-year AuD student, I relied heavily on Theta both to get the hang of general audiometry and to practice tougher concepts like masking as much as I needed in order to feel comfortable. This was especially helpful during the COVID-19 lockdown, as we were able to gain experience and get instructor feedback while staying safe!”
“The University of Cincinnati has been using Theta for years to develop and sharpen diagnostic testing skills in first-year students. My doctoral students repeatedly report that they appreciate Theta and enjoy using the program to learn a variety of skills in a low-stakes environment. The feedback provided to the students and to the instructors is superior to other simulation products. UC loves Theta!”
“I’ve been using Theta for years in my audiology classes, and it has become an indispensable tool for my teaching. Its intuitive interface and robust customization options allow me to design practice and test cases that perfectly meet my students’ needs. The automatic scoring feature is a huge time-saver, ensuring instant feedback without adding extra grading to my plate. Whenever I’ve had questions, the customer support team has been nothing short of phenomenal—quick, knowledgeable, and friendly. I’m a loyal Theta user and look forward to continuing to incorporate this outstanding simulator into my course curriculum for years to come. I have also recommended Theta to other audiology professors around the United States.”
Course Features Comparison
Wondering which course is best for you? Check out the features of each here
- Audiogram of the Day
- Introduction to Theta
- Anatomy overview
- Otoscopy
- Tympanometry
- Air vs bone sound conduction
- The audiogram
- Audiogram interpretation
- Audiometers
- Hearing screening
- Air conduction thresholds
- Bone conduction thresholds
- SRT testing
- WRS testing
- Masking stimuli
- Crossover and cross-hearing
- Interaural attenuation
- Occlusion effect
- Air conduction masking
- Bone conduction masking
- SRT masking
- WRS masking
- Undermasking
- Effective Masking
- Overmasking
- Masking Dilemmas
- Formula masking
- Sensation level masking
- Masking shortcuts appendix
- Knowledge checks (quizzes)
- Completion Certificate
- Audiogram of the Day
- Introduction to Theta
- Anatomy overview
- Otoscopy
- Tympanometry
- Air vs bone sound conduction
- The audiogram
- Audiogram interpretation
- Audiometers
- Hearing screening
- Air conduction thresholds
- Bone conduction thresholds
- SRT testing
- WRS testing
- Masking stimuli
- Crossover and cross-hearing
- Interaural attenuation
- Occlusion effect
- Air conduction masking
- Bone conduction masking
- SRT masking
- WRS masking
- Undermasking
- Effective Masking
- Overmasking
- Masking Dilemmas
- Formula masking
- Sensation level masking
- Masking shortcuts appendix
- Knowledge checks (quizzes)
- Completion Certificate
- Audiogram of the Day
- Introduction to Theta
- Anatomy overview
- Otoscopy
- Tympanometry
- Air vs bone sound conduction
- The audiogram
- Audiogram interpretation
- Audiometers
- Hearing screening
- Air conduction thresholds
- Bone conduction thresholds
- SRT testing
- WRS testing
- Masking stimuli
- Crossover and cross-hearing
- Interaural attenuation
- Occlusion effect
- Air conduction masking
- Bone conduction masking
- SRT masking
- WRS masking
- Undermasking
- Effective Masking
- Overmasking
- Masking Dilemmas
- Formula masking
- Sensation level masking
- Masking shortcuts appendix
- Knowledge checks (quizzes)
- Completion Certificate
- Audiogram of the Day
- Introduction to Theta
- Anatomy overview
- Otoscopy
- Tympanometry
- Air vs bone sound conduction
- The audiogram
- Audiogram interpretation
- Audiometers
- Hearing screening
- Air conduction thresholds
- Bone conduction thresholds
- SRT testing
- WRS testing
- Masking stimuli
- Crossover and cross-hearing
- Interaural attenuation
- Occlusion effect
- Air conduction masking
- Bone conduction masking
- SRT masking
- WRS masking
- Undermasking
- Effective Masking
- Overmasking
- Masking Dilemmas
- Formula masking
- Sensation level masking
- Masking shortcuts appendix
- Knowledge checks (quizzes)
- Completion Certificate
Meet Your Instructor
Shae Morgan, PhD, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA
Audiology Program Director
Shae is a dedicated audiologist, educator, and entrepreneur. He is a licensed hearing health professional in Louisville, Kentucky, holding both an Au.D. and Ph.D. in Audiology, specializing in research surrounding audiology innovation and speech perception. Shae works as an audiology educator where he combines clinical practice with cutting-edge research in speech perception and emotion recognition in individuals with hearing loss.
Shae is also the co-owner of Audiology Technology Solutions, LLC, where he developed Theta, a revolutionary audiology simulation software. Theta empowers audiology professionals to enhance their skills, improve patient care, and streamline training processes.
FAQs
Who are these courses for?
These courses are for anyone looking to improve their skills and understanding of hearing tests. Specific individuals who might benefit include sensory screeners, ENT hearing screeners and staff, front desk/support staff, audiology assistants, audiologists, hearing instrument specialists/dispensers, and others.
What sort of equipment will I need to get started?
In the course, we review all common methods and equipment and you will ultimately choose your preferred equipment based on considerations for space, cost, efficacy, and again your professional regulatory body.
Is this course accredited?
Currently, the course is approved for 4.5 CE Credits through the International Hearing Society. Your professional association or local regulatory body may require this or other accreditation, so we again recommend checking with them prior to beginning study in this area.
Does this course provide certification?
At the end of the course, you will be able to download a Certificate of Completion. Certification, if required, is provided by either your local regulator or professional association and this depends on where you practice.
Does this course offer closed captioning?
Yes, English captions can be switched on or off throughout the course.
Is there a learning curve to the simulator?
Yes – with any technology there is a learning curve, but don’t worry. The course includes lessons that walk you through an introduction to the online interface and provides you with examples of how to walk through each simulation. We even cover how the simulator layout and structure imitates real audiometers, so you can take the skills you learn from the simulator with you when you work with other equipment.
Who is this course for?
Anyone learning how to do a hearing test will benefit from these courses. Some of the material will even be new or a good refresher for seasoned practitioners. Whether you’re a hearing instrument specialist/dispenser, audiologist, assistant, or other professional, these courses will walk you through how to do hearing tests.
Does the simulation cost extra?
The courses come with access to the simulator for long enough to complete the coursework. If you find Theta to be a useful tool, you can extend your access with a month-to-month subscription after your access through the course ends
Does the simulator (Theta) work on any computer?
Theta works best in Google Chrome web browser, which can be downloaded on most major operating systems (e.g., Windows, iOS). Most modern laptops and desktop computers will have no problem using the simulator. With some older computers and less-powerful devices (e.g., introductory chromebooks) you may notice a lag when using the simulator. Currently, Theta is not fully compatible on tablets and mobile devices. For a list of device recommendations – please reference the user manual: https://audiologysimulator.com/manual