Advanced Management of Tinnitus and Hyperacusis

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, Thursday 13th and Friday 14th February 2025
Course Director: Dr Lucy Handscomb

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 on 12th-14th Feb 2025 . Days 1 and 2 will focus on tinnitus, hyperacusis and misophonia in adults. Day three will focus on tinnitus, hyperacusis and misophonia in children.

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.

View the full programme below

Programme

Topics

The course covers a wide range of topics on tinnitus and hyperacusis, including

The neurophysiology of tinnitus and hyperacusis
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 UCLExtend.

Course organisers

Dr Lucy Handscomb, UCL 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, UCL 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 linked to tinnitus and hyperacusis
Have knowledge of key current research on tinnitus and hyperacusis Be able to use effective 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.

Cost: £690 without assessments; £1258 with assessments for the full course.