When: September 18, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm America/Toronto
Where: Online Cost: No cost
Presenter:
Sylvia Ciechanowski, Audiologist, Doctor of Audiology, AuD, M.Sc., B.Sc. Reg. CASLPO
Sylvia earned her Doctor of Audiology degree from A.T. Still University in January, and holds a Master’s in Audiology from Dalhousie University. Inspired by a family member’s hearing loss, she is passionate about patient-centered care, accessibility, and inclusion. She has worked in diverse clinical settings, including Baycrest Hospital, a major hearing aid manufacturer, as well as with the NHS in the United Kingdom. Sylvia also works part-time as a live captioner and volunteered with the Hear the World Foundation in Haiti to fit hearing aids at the Haiti Deaf Academy and in the community.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand the impact of untreated hearing loss on health, communication, and quality of life
- Learn about how the hearing screening tool facilitates early identification of hearing loss and access to health care
- Learn how to integrate the hearing screening tool into your practice to help patients overcome common barriers in seeking hearing help
How to participate:
- Register in advance here. Once registering, you will receive details on how to join the webinar.
- For questions about these rounds or to be added to the distribution list, please contact Bianca Figueira at BFigueira@baycrest.org
- For Zoom related questions, please contact Agnes Cheng Tsallis at achengtsallis@baycrest.org
How to obtain a certificate of attendance:
After attending the session, please complete the evaluation survey and provide your email address to request your certificate.
These sessions are open to all healthcare professionals and students to provide a learning forum to review leading practices in assessing and managing personal expressions, as demonstrated by individuals who live with dementia.
These Rounds are co-sponsored by the Behavioural Support for Seniors Program, and the Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care at Baycrest Academy for Research & Education
Venue Information
Online
Organizer Information
Baycrest Health Sciences
Phone: 416-785-2500
Website: http://www.baycrest.org