ATLAS Care
Learning Program
Know the latest in hearing healthcare
Know how to self-manage your hearing and overall health
Guided by Federal Healthcare and Safety directives
Sound is all around us and good hearing is essential for day-to-day functioning
Over 1B young adults are at risk of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
due to lifestyle
30M in the US have hearing loss, increasing in those younger than 65 years
Hearing loss is permanent - but can be prevented and treated
Good hearing is needed for communication, education, job performance, earnings, family and social life
Hearing loss is linked to problems with sleep, balance, blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease, depression, dementia
Federal Health and Safety Agencies are emphasizing the importance of knowing and self-managing own hearing health and safety
Hearing loss prevention and protection
Personal risks that can and cannot be managed
Programs for individual health and well-being
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Self-identify mild to moderate hearing loss
Self-treat with OTC Hearing Aids
Self-monitor, manage signs and symptoms, know when to see Audiologist or ENT
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Noise regulation and hearing conservation at work
Inclusive solutions for those with hearing loss
Tools for individuals to safeguard themselves
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Others like Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Deafness and Communication Disorders (NIDCD), World Health Organization (WHO) are also promoting knowledge and self-care of hearing health
ATLAS Care Learning Program is based on current information from these Agencies
Help your hearing, Help yourself
Education on self-managed hearing healthcare:
For community
For care partners
Presentations, webinars, eTool for education
Worksheets for self-care, private
Timely updates to be current on reliable information from Heath Agencies
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Hearing & Health
Build program
Risk check
Keep track
Symptom check
Get advice
Regulatory Chalkboard for Hearing Healthcare Professionals
Education on FDA's regulations and pathways for
hearing device evaluations, authorizations and post-market surveillance
To support Hearing Healthcare Professional decision-making
Timely updates to be current on new information
01.
FDA's mission, responsibilities
04.
MedWatch, Safety alerts, Warnings
02.
Requirements for marketing hearing devices
05.
Hearing adverse effects from drugs, other devices
03.
Legally marketed hearing aids and related devices
06.
Regulatory Intelligence on latest news and events
Sourced from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and relevant information from Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Our programs are developed by a team of FDA regulatory scientist, certified occupational hearing conservationist, advanced safety specialist, audiologist
Supported by an advisory committee of community educators, researchers, hearing aid users dedicated to advancing hearing health
Our community efforts include annual participation in WHO World Hearing Day, OSHA Safe and Sound Week, FTC National Consumer Protection Week