Please note and share: Children for pediatric acoustic training wanted
The Lübeck Academy of Hearing Acoustics invites parents and their children (aged six months up to five years) from Lübeck and the surrounding area to join speech and hearing tests as part of a practical training course for pediatric acousticians. Registrations of children with and without hearing impairments can be made via e-mail to the service team as of now. The next date is April 10, 2025.
What to expect?
During the pediatric acoustic training session, the child’s hearing will be tested in a playful and age-appropriate manner by hearing acousticians who specialize on the care for children. The Academy of Hearing Acoustics has special measuring rooms and technology, as well as experienced pediatric hearing care professionals who are part of the team of instructors, and supervise the hearing tests. Parents are invited to accompany their children during the hearing and speech measurements.
How long does it take?
The hearing tests takes approximately 30m minutes. You should plan for a total of 1 ½ hours at the academy. Possible waiting times for the appointments can be spent together with other parents and children on site. Drinks and snacks will be provided. As a little thank you, you will receive 15 EUR per child who takes part in the pediatric acoustics training as a test person.
Your child does not have a hearing impairment. Why take part?
You and your child will give hearing care professionals the opportunity to practice working with children, and get a better idea of their attention span depending on their age. This experience will allow them to test the hearing of children of all ages in the best possible way and obtain reliable measuring results as pediatric audiologists.
Why is practical training in pediatric acoustics particularly important?
According to the WHO, around 34 million children worldwide have a hearing defect. In Germany, approximately 500,000 children have a diagnosed hearing impairment and rely on the expertise and professional care of hearing acousticians. The Lübeck Academy for Hearing Acoustics offers trainings in pediatric acoustics for hearing aid professionals from Germany and all over the world with focus on the special requirements when conducting hearing measurements and fittings with children.
If you register your child to take part in a training session for hearing measurements, you both make a valuable contribution to the education of pediatric acoustic specialists who can then ensure the best possible professional hearing system care for children.
When will the next practical training sessions take place this year?
The next session is planned for April 10, 2025. Another practical training is scheduled for November 13, 2025.
The Academy of Hearing Acoustics is looking forward to receiving registrations from families who want to support the practical training of hearing care professionals for the best possible hearing health care for children. You are also welcome to share this information and the dates with other parents as well as in kindergartens and pre-schools.
Who can I contact for further questions and what do I need to do to register my child?
You will find additional information in the „Kinderprobanden gesucht“ brochure. For questions and registrations, please contact Mrs. Nane Weiß at the Academy of Hearing Acoustics via e-mail.