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Frequently Asked Questions
1) Q. How can I use a stethoscope? What stethoscope should I buy?
A. Check out AMPHL's stethoscope section on the AMPHL website at http://www.amphl.org/stethoscopes.php. There is a wealth of information there that should answer any and all questions about stethoscopes that you have. There are even pictures of stethoscopes connected to different kinds of cochlear implants and hearing aids! The stethoscope section of the AMPHL Forums http://www.amphl.org/forums is also a great place to find answers to your stethoscope questions! You must be an AMPHL subscriber in order to view the AMPHL Forums stethoscope message boards.
2) Q. How many Deaf/HOH medical professionals/students are there in a certain profession?
A. AMPHL keeps a registry, email Registry chair Thomas Kavic at registry@amphl.org for the numbers that he has available for the profession(s) that you are interested in. Keeping in mind that our registry only counts those people who have taken the time to fill out our registry form! For that reason our numbers are likely to be much lower than the actual number out there. To fill out our registry form go to http://www.amphl.org/registry.php
3) Q. What is the status of the clear (see through) surgical mask?
A. There are two clear mask prototypes that have been developed. One, called ClearVision and developed by Jeanne Hahne, RN, has been developed and tested. Ms. Hahne reports that she has secured a manufacturer for the mask and this manufacturer is working on the materials from the prototype. The second mask, called the Next Gen Clear Surgical Mask, is developed by Sam-Go Products. The developers of this mask are currently working to improve sound quality and lipreadablity of the mask. Both masks were displayed and demonstrated at the last AMPHL conference and several attendees had the opportunity to try them. If you tried them and have not yet provided us with your feedback, please do so by emailing advocacy@amphl.org. It is your feedback that will make the masks better suited to our needs. At this time, there is no estimated date of release for the masks but notification will be provided as soon as we hear any details on the actual manufacture/ release of either mask.
4) Q. I am a pre-professional student or a professional student with lots of questions. How can I get advice that will help me?
A. There are professional guidelines on the AMPHL website http://www.amphl.org/guidelines.php that take you through each profession from the application process through the classroom and clinical years through the first job. Read through those first and if you still have questions you can join AMPHL as a subscriber http://www.amphl.org/subscribe.php so that you will be able to post questions on the AMPHL Forums http://www.amphl.org/forums/.
5) Q. How can I donate money to AMPHL or be a sponsor for a conference?
A. Information on donating to AMPHL is found at http://www.amphl.org/donate.php. Further questions may be directed to treasurer@amphl.org or to conference@amphl.org.
6) Q. How can I subscribe/resubscribe to AMPHL? What are the benefits of subscribership?
A. Check out http://www.amphl.org/subscribe.php then if you still have questions, email subreg@amphl.org
7) Q. Who can I contact if I have technical difficulties with the website, the forums, or with signing up for subscribership or conference registration? Who can I direct website comments to?
A. webmaster@amphl.org
8 ) Q. How can I obtain more information about upcoming AMPHL events and conferences?
A. Keep an eye on the website's home page for announcements. If you still have questions, email conference@amphl.org and/or outreach@amphl.org.
9) Q. How can I get more involved with AMPHL?
A. Check out our committees description page http://www.amphl.org/committees.php. If there is a committee that interests you, email them to ask if they can use your help on any of their projects.
10 ) Q. How can I find a mentor to advise me?
A. One of the benefits of being an AMPHL subscriber is having access to AMPHL's mentor list that is searchable by profession and state. Current AMPHL subscribers can go to http://www.amphl.org/mentors.php and log in using their user name and password to be able to search the mentor list.
11) Q. I still have questions, who should I contact?
A. If you cannot find the appropriate person to email at http://www.amphl.org/contactus.php, then you may email us at secretary@amphl.org and we will either try to answer your question or direct you to another one of our AMPHL staff members who can help you.
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