Our annual Scope of Practice conference is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, October 2nd and 3rd at The Resort at the Lake of the Ozarks. Take a quick getaway by extending your stay for a relaxing long weekend and get a handful of CEUs at the same time! 

Your registration fee will also provide a continental breakfast, buffet lunch, snacks, and drinks throughout the day. 

Schedule at a Glance.

Thursday, October 2nd

4:00-6:00pm - Registration, Happy Hour, and Free Professional Headshot

Friday, October 3rd

7:30-8:00am - Registration

8:00-8:30am - Opening Remarks and Introduction

8:30-12:00pm - Morning Session

12:00-1:00pm - Lunch

1:00-5:00pm - Afternoon Session

Venue and Accommodations.

The Resort at the Lake of the Ozarks is conveniently located on Bagnell Dam Blvd. and features its own hotel with two swimming pools, a fitness center, a restaurant, and a covered, outdoor bar. The hotel part of the resort was renovated in late 2023 and features a fresh, modern appeal to its new decor.

• Address: 3080 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark, MO 65049.
• Hotel block is OPEN NOW and will be available from Tuesday, September 30 to Sunday, October 5 (based on hotel availability).
• Rates start at $143.00/night (plus tax) for a standard one king or two queen room with upgraded rooms available too.
• All rooms must be booked by Tuesday, September 2 to receive the group rate.

• If booking for the one night only (October 2), use this link to reserve online directly. 

• If booking for multiple nights, call the hotel directly, 573-693-9988, to make your reservation and ask for the “Missouri Academy of Audiology” group rate.

Happy Hour.

Join your professional colleagues for drinks and hor dourves at the scenic Encore Skybar located at The Resort at the Lake of the Ozarks on Thursday October 2nd from 4:00-6:00pm. Need a new profile pic? A photographer will be onsite to take professional headshots for anyone who is interested! 

Our Featured Speakers.

Gus Mueller, PhD

An audiologist for 50 years, H. Gustav “Gus” Mueller, PhD, is an internationally known researcher, lecturer, editor and author. Gus has been a fixture in the audiology community for decades, and has served in various roles in industry, academia, administration and publishing. He currently has a private consulting practice nestled between the tundra and reality on an island west of Bismarck, ND.

Since the early 1990s, audiologists have been treated to Gus’s monthly journal columns, now numbering over 300. Originally his work appeared on “Page Ten” in The Hearing Journal. For the past 12 years, it has been “20Q With Gus” in AudiologyOnline, where he is a Contributing Editor.

Michael Page, AuD

Dr. Michael Page, has over 30 years of experience in a variety of professional, academic, clinical, & surgical settings. This unique fusion of experience provides the background & setting for discussion & training, deeply rooted in the fundamental & critical aspects of leadership, workplace, & professional relationships.

Our Presenters.

• Michael Page, AuD is presenting on ethical considerations in audiology. 
• Gus Mueller, PhD is presenting on common misconceptions in selecting and fitting hearing aids.
• Jaime Carmody, MS is presenting on dizziness.
• Lauren Mann, AuD, PhD is presenting on music, balance, hearing, and brain injury.

Our Sponsors.

Sponsorship opportunities available and can be found in the registration tab!

CEU Information.

Missouri Academy of Audiology is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 0.65 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy’s Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.

Agenda.

The conference agenda will be posted shortly.