AAO-HNSF Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel

Word Recognition • Add 40 to the SRT threshold to get your starting level

• Do not exceed 100 dB

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Instructions

• Always ask listener to guess at words if not sure • Use a carrier phrase like “say the word”

–"say the word dodge" –"say the word chat"

• If listener is not able to speak or repeat words (or is not a native English speaker), testing may not be appropriate –DNT: Did not test –CNT: Could not test –NR: No response

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Word Lists

• NU#6 is most used for adults • PBK or WIPI used for kids • All phonetically balanced • Full list is 50 words, ½ list is 25 words • Can use "weighted" list of 10 words (if available)

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