How To Mask: Back to Basics

Offered by Audiology Technology Solutions, LLC (ATS), How To Mask: Comprehensive is an online course designed to strengthen your foundational knowledge of clinical masking techniques in audiology. This course covers basic and advanced concepts and principles related to masking. 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: Understanding the plateau

    • Lesson 12: Undermasking

    • Lesson 13: Effective Masking

    • Lesson 14: Overmasking

    • Lesson 15: Masking dilemmas
  • 5

    Unit 4: Advanced masking concepts

    • Lesson 16: Formula masking

    • Lesson 17: Sensation levels

    • Masking Certification
  • 6

    Unit 5: Appendices

    • Appendix 1: Keyboard shortcuts

    • Appendix 2: Masking shortcuts