Instruction
Some of the key words used in this module are explained below. You can print these to use as you work through the module.
Audioshoe – A removable small part which connects a receiver to the bottom of a behind-the-ear hearing aid.
Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid – A type of hearing aid that is positioned behind a person’s ear.
Bluetooth ® – A method of wirelessly connecting a hearing aid to a personal remote microphone system within a range of 10 metres.
Digital Modulation (DM) – A way to transmit sound using digital signals.
Direct Audio Input (DAI) – A type of receiver that attaches on some hearing aids. It may connect through an audioshoe or directly to the hearing aid.
Ear and hearing professional – Professionals that test, manage, and treat ear and hearing problems.
Frequency Modulation (FM) – A way to transmit sound through radio frequencies using analogue (non-digital) signals.
Microphone transmitter – A part of a personal remote microphone system that captures the sound of a person speaking and sends it to the hearing aid of the listener.
Pairing – Setting up a link between a hearing aid and personal remote microphone system to allow them to communicate.
Receiver – A part of a hearing aid that receives the transmitted sound and sends it to the person’s ear.
Instruction
If you find other words that you are not familiar with, ask a colleague or your mentor.