How To Mask: Back to Basics

Offered by Audiology Technology Solutions, LLC (ATS), How To Mask: Back to Basics is an online course designed to strengthen your foundational knowledge of clinical masking techniques in audiology. Whether you are a student, new clinician, or seasoned professional looking for a refresher, this course provides clear, step-by-step guidance on effective masking procedures.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • How to use this course

    • What is Theta? A hearing test simulator

    • Getting started with Theta

    • Theta Simulator
  • 2

    Unit 1: Introduction and masking concepts

    • Lesson 01: What is masking?

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    • Lesson 02: Masking with Theta

    • Lesson 03: Masking sounds

    • Lesson 04: Crossover and interaural attenuation

    • Lesson 05: The occlusion effect

    • Unit 1: Check your understanding
  • 3

    Unit 2: Masking Procedures

    • Lesson 06: When to mask air conduction

    • Lesson 07: How to mask air conduction

    • Lesson 08: When to mask bone conduction

    • Lesson 09: How to mask bone conduction

    • Lesson 10: SRT masking

    • Lesson 11: WRS masking

    • Unit 2: Check your understanding
  • 4

    Unit 3: Appendices

    • Appendix 1: Keyboard shortcuts

    • Appendix 2: Masking shortcuts