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Allison
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January 27, 2021
Very informative
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BONNIE
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January 27, 2021
Great suggestions for communication
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LInda
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January 26, 2021
Helped to give me some ideas on how to best handle the increased struggle with communication since covid.
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Alexa
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January 26, 2021
It spoke about the topic from a variety of angles and brought forth new information those without hearing difficulties might not realize.
by
Member
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January 26, 2021
It provides evidence of how important hearing is in our lives.Something we can take for granted, until it is impaired.
by
Member
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January 26, 2021
The course gave a few good examples on ways to help communication with face masks.
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Jenene
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January 26, 2021
informative
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NAOKO
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January 25, 2021
The information was timely, concise and helpful
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Kathryn
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January 25, 2021
Relevance to current practice
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Rebecca
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January 25, 2021
So very interesting at this time in our lives - glad some research was conducted with suggested accommodations. If only our healthcare workers had time to worry about this a little more!
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GAIL
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January 25, 2021
Learning about speech itself....frequency, audibility and intensity...and the difference in frequency between vowels and consonants.
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Kellie
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January 25, 2021
Sharing this education about hearing impairments and wearing masks with the doctor so as to have a better outcome of care for the patient.
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Keesha
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January 25, 2021
good strategies that can be used not only in healthcare settings, but also in general whenever mask wearing is required
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Member
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January 25, 2021
The information was great
by
Member
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January 24, 2021
Very general. Good information for quick review.
by
Member
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January 23, 2021
Forcing even healthy little kids to wear face coverings is against healthy human development and is unconstitutional. We do not know the long term impact of this. This is not a healthy new normal. As OT's we need to step up and be more vocal about this. I appreciate the face mask options but there was little discussion of the psychological or emotional wellbeing of our little ones and this is concerning.
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Jason
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January 23, 2021
East to digest
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Member
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January 23, 2021
GOOD MATERIAL
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Lauren
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January 23, 2021
interprofessional
by
Member
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January 22, 2021
This course was informative.
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Clara
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January 22, 2021
I can really appreciate the purpose and education of this CEU course. It is extremely relative to our profession these days. I feel this course should be made mandatory by AOTA.
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Rosiland
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January 22, 2021
I like being able to read at my own pace!
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Emily
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January 22, 2021
Very practical!
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Brion
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January 22, 2021
Excellent information across the board.
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Patricia
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January 22, 2021
I work in SNF and have found the mask are terrible when speaking to the residents. It is even worse when 6 ft apart. A simple activity become very taxing to get your message to the residents. Many times your have to repeat yourself over and over again. The residents do not know who you are. We have name tags but are difficult to see at times. It is good to see someone talk about mask in school. My granddaughter who is on the spectrum is being homeschooled due to her inability to wear a mask for extended periods.
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Kelly
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January 22, 2021
Emphasis on how to speak and strategies/key points
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Dayse
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January 21, 2021
Learned to understand and be a proactive clinician to serve better people with sensory issues.
by
Member
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January 21, 2021
so true this presentation!
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Karen Devereaux
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January 21, 2021
Living through COVID 19
by
Member
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January 20, 2021
Very helpful in considering how masks can affect communication for the hearing impaired. Did not think about how difficult this could be for this population till this course.
by
Member
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January 20, 2021
Use of communication aids and realizing that older adults are sometimes already at a disadvantage due to hearing loss when it comes to health care communication.
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Susan
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January 19, 2021
Factual and to the point
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Member
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January 19, 2021
Definately something we can use right now
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Betty
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January 19, 2021
Clear relevant information for anyone today
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Lori
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January 19, 2021
Great info for working in these difficult times we are in
by
Member
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January 19, 2021
Facts about issue and actions to take to assist our clients.
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Jenna
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January 19, 2021
Presented the information very well and provided sources
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Ansley
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January 19, 2021
Options for HOH pts
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Criselda
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January 19, 2021
I appreciate the extra resources given and the alternative options/strategies to improve communication.
by
Member
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January 19, 2021
Comprehensive information regarding effects of masks on communication.
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justine
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January 19, 2021
Very good read
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Sharon
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January 18, 2021
The content
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Rebecca
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January 18, 2021
Text only. I would have been better in a video format.
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Heather
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January 18, 2021
Good information during this pandemic.
by
Member
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January 18, 2021
This is actually my first text-based course. The use of face masks is definitely an important consideration when working with the elderly and/or hearing-impaired population. It can be frustrating for both the patient and the health care provider. The article offers good suggestions for increasing/improving communication.
by
Member
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January 18, 2021
Good handout and info.
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Karen
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January 18, 2021
Needed for the present time in health care.
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Matthew
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January 18, 2021
Nice perspective.
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Damien
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January 18, 2021
Relevant to times
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Mollie
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January 18, 2021
The way the content was organized was engaging and very easy to read.
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Sjanna
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January 17, 2021
Love the new ideas.
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Marissa
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January 17, 2021
I work in a skilled nursing facility with older adults, many of whom are hard of hearing. Wearing a mask and communicating with them has been increasingly more difficult over the last few months. This course provided educated on how to more effectively communicate with my patients. I can't wait to put it to use!
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Kay
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January 17, 2021
practical advice to promote pt's ability to hear conversations
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Member
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January 17, 2021
Nice handout for future reference
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Donna
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January 17, 2021
The course was broken down into easy to read paragraphs, the information in each paragraph was easy to understand and related to the subject. The course objectives were met. I like the list of tips to do when talking through a face mask and the list of key take aways. All the resources were very informative.
by
Member
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January 17, 2021
Interesting, topical subject matter.
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Tara
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January 17, 2021
This course is relevant in all healthcare settings at this time and gives you ideas on how to make communication easier.
by
Member
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January 17, 2021
The overall knowledge
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Jessica
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January 17, 2021
I work in an acute care setting and on a daily basis have patients who are hard of hearing and their communication is negatively impacted by masks. The masks are absolutely necessary to slow the spread of COVID and protect the most vulnerable so the information I obtained from this course was most helpful. I learned about new tips to help improve my communication with patients who are hard of hearing so that I can best help them achieve their goals and participate in the occupations that are most meaningful to them.
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Julie
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January 17, 2021
The providing information on devices to assist with communication.
by
Member
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January 17, 2021
The graph was not well explained.
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Tonja
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January 17, 2021
It is relevant to current situations.
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Karina
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January 16, 2021
Very informative, but difficult to comprehend
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Michelle
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January 16, 2021
Current & relative topic.
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Cynthia
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January 16, 2021
its been a difficult year. I learned some easy tips to make it easier for my geriatric patients to understand what I am saying to them.
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Daria
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January 15, 2021
Great practical info!
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Elizabeth
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January 15, 2021
the information was presented in a not overwhelming manner
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jean
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January 15, 2021
Interesting info with useful tips for communication
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Michele
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January 15, 2021
I have hearing aids and It is really much harder to hear with mask use at work. Sometimes I don't wear them. I miss conversation a lot which makes me feel inept. I wear hearing aids, my glasses, mask, and plastic glasses......all of this is a jam packed party behind my ears! NOT FUNThis program is for patients and provider use
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Sherri
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January 15, 2021
Specifics about improving communication during functional tasks, especially for those with hearing loss.
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Kelly
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January 13, 2021
Very good info!
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Emilie
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January 13, 2021
information
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Jacqui
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January 13, 2021
Very clear and precise, excellent references for material.
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Joshua
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January 13, 2021
The immediacy of which we can use these strategies during the Covid - 19 crisis, to allow better communication and understanding between therapists and patients.
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TIffany
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January 13, 2021
Good communication strategies! Very relevant ropic for health care workers during this time
by
Member
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January 13, 2021
The topic of face masks and clear communication is the front of everyone's mind. This was a great reminder of different options and the supporting evidence of why those options are available.
by
Kate
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January 12, 2021
Current, relevant information.
by
Member
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January 12, 2021
Applies directly to my work environment.
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Debra
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January 12, 2021
Easy to understand and very relevant to today’s health care setting with covid
by
Member
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January 12, 2021
Basic overview of what we have been dealing with for months
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Kelli-Grace
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January 12, 2021
It can help me in day to day activities.
by
Member
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January 12, 2021
We are all dealing with this barrier of wearing a face mask no matter what practice we are in. This article had good information throughout and put into perspective what actually happens to your voice when you talk through your mask.
by
Member
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January 12, 2021
Very relevant course in these current times in which will help enhance communication and care with my patients
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Katie
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January 12, 2021
The course content was easily readable. I also felt all the key points and issues are very relatable and needed especially during this pandemic. Communication has always been important, but more so for hearing impaired and now with the use of masks/PPE. I felt this course covered great content for the pandemic and healthcare.
by
Member
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January 11, 2021
I enjoyed the explanation of how the sound transmission was affected. I work in the school system with many hearing impaired students (some are also English language learners). I have been wearing a clear mask as much as possible and now I am so glad!
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Brenda
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January 11, 2021
informative
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Marybeth
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January 11, 2021
It is relevant during a pandemic.
by
Member
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January 11, 2021
Excellent topic and still very relevant to practice in 2021
by
Member
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January 11, 2021
Good strategies for effective communication while donning a mask.
by
Kristin
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January 11, 2021
Easy to understand.
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Jennifer M
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January 10, 2021
This course share a variety of different ideas to be more effective when communicating with a face mask
by
Member
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January 10, 2021
Excellent, useful, quick course full of vital information.
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Kimberly
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January 10, 2021
Very relevant
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Jennifer
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January 10, 2021
This is a helpful course because it sheds light on a common issue. It has implications for pediatric, middle-aged, and geriatric populations. Although it seems easy to remember that masks prevent lip reading, it's difficult to remember that the sound attenuates and therefore eliminates many consonant sounds.
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Bethany
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January 10, 2021
The ability to understand how masks and techniques affect our patients
by
Member
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January 9, 2021
informative and to the point.
by
Robyn
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January 9, 2021
Easy to read and interesting course content.
by
Jessica
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January 9, 2021
Definitely relevant to my current work.
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Mary
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January 9, 2021
Interesting content
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Brianna
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January 9, 2021
Mostly biased because my husband is an audiologist so I found a lot of this lacked more in depth information on the topic
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