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Listen Up: Why Hearing Health Matters More Than You Think

Program Details:
October 29, 2025 | 10:00am-11:30am
Modality:
  • In-person
Registration Fee:
$35.00
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
1.50
Registration Deadline:
10/28/25 11:59 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
10/27/25 10:00 AM
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Presenter(s)
Description
Join Dr. Lesley Kirby, Audiologist and owner of Lifetime Hearing Services - the premier hearing healthcare facility in the Pee Dee region for an engaging and interactive course focused on the critical connection between hearing health and overall wellness. With over 35 years of experience and offices in Florence, Camden, and Hartsville, Dr. Kirby brings unmatched expertise and passion to the field of audiology. This fun, practical session will explore current hearing healthcare practices, the impact of untreated hearing loss on physical and cognitive health, and the transformative benefits of modern hearing solutions. Participants will gain insight into hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other assistive technologies, including how to identify strong candidates and support optimal outcomes in various clinical settings. Whether you're a seasoned provider or new to hearing health, you'll walk away with actionable knowledge to better support your patients' long-term health and quality of life.
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the connection between hearing health and overall physical and cognitive wellness.
  • Identify the signs of hearing loss and understand the importance of early intervention.
  • Describe current hearing aid technologies and their role in improving patient outcomes.
  • Understand the basics of cochlear implants, including candidacy criteria and benefits.
  • Apply practical strategies to collaborate with audiologists for integrated patient care.
  • Recognize the broader public health implications of untreated hearing loss.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities.
Credits Available
  • Social Workers
    SC Board of Social Work Examiners (Non-SW)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 1.5 non-social work hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a part of the South Carolina AHEC system, as defined by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • Registered Nurses
    SC Nurses Association
    Credit Statement

    Pee Dee AHEC (Area Health Education Center) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 1.5 contact hours.

  • Physicians, PA, APRN's
    McLeod Health CME
    Credit Statement
    McLeod Health is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. McLeod Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • Counselors/Therapists
    SC Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a division of SC AHEC, under its accreditation by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists.
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.15 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
  • Pee Dee AHEC / McLeod (Conference Room, Suite 350)
    Location:
    Florence , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Kimberly Morris
    Phone:
    843-777-5352
    Email:
    kimberlymorris@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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