Kenneth Billheimer, M.A., CCC-A

Ken has practiced Audiology for 25 years in a variety of medical settings. He has conducted research for manufacturers such as; Resound, Oticon, Sonic Innovations and Decibel Instruments. He has also presented talks on Audiology, and taught college level courses. He has his undergraduate and Masters degree in audiology from California State University at Fresno.

EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO A STATE OF ART FACILITY….

" Education is critical in establishing a sound basis for the practice of Audiology and hearing aid dispensing. I enroll in several classes each year to insure that I stay on the cutting edge of practice and technology."

Licensed: Audiology, State of California, Hearing Aid Dispenser, State of California
Certificate of Clinical Competence: Audiology, American Speech, Language, Hearing Association
Audiology Fellowship: Fort Polk Army Hospital, Louisiana, Brooks Army Medical Center, Texas
M.A.: Audiology, California State University, Fresno
B.A.: Communication Disorders, California State University, Fresno
Military Background: Major, Audiologist, U.S. Army (MSC)
Currently enrolled in Doctor of Audiology program (AuD), Arizona School of Health Sciences

KEEPING IN TOUCH BY MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS….

"Membership in several professional organizations insures never ending education. By participation in continuing education classes and meeting and exchanging information with colleagues, I keep up with the newest techniques in Audiology and hearing aids. The only way to insure that the patient gets the best is by continuing education."

Fellow: American Academy of Audiology, Academy of Dispensing Audiologists, California Academy of Audiology
Member: American Academy of Audiology, Academy of Dispensing Audiologists, American Speech, Language, Hearing Association, California Academy of Audiology

INSTRUMENTAL IN ADVANCEMENTS IN HEARING HEALTH CARE…..

"Over the past several years, I have participated in several Beta studies (second stage clinical trials). These trials are done prior to the introduction of new hearing aid technologies. This insures that the products are a viable solution for hearing loss and keeps us on the cutting edge of new technology. Most of these studies have been with digital hearing instruments, which have revolutionized the hearing health care industry. I have also had the opportunity to share my experience with undergraduate and graduate students at two universities."

Clinical Trials: ReSound Corporation, Sonic Innovations, Oticon, Decibel Hearing Instruments
Former Adjunct Professor of Audiology: University of Redlands, Chapman College
Ken has also conducted research and presented papers on the incidence of noise induced hearing loss in the military.