Instructions for Using the Phonak Wireless FM System

Inservice

Morning Procedure: Turning the FM Transmitter On • Gently press and hold the top button on the back of the microphone unit until the unit turns on.

Morning Procedure: Attaching the FM Receiver and Boot • Turn the receiver to the third position which has two green dots. This amplifies the voice of who is wearing the microphone.

• Teacher or responsible adult should attach the boot by opening the trap door and exposing the microchip. The boot then rocks into place on the bottom of the hearing aid.

• Cinch the microphone to a distance 6 - 8 inches from the mouth – usually upper chest height.

• Test that the student is hearing by asking a question from a distance of 10 feet, such as “What is your name?”

Use of FM System throughout the School Setting • Microphone should be transferred from teacher to other staff members (i.e. Media Specialist, PE Coach). The transfer should take place from one adult’s hands to the other.

• The microphone should be worn by any adult speaker working one on one, in a small group, or with the whole class when deaf student is present.

End of Day Procedure

• Document daily performance and use of the FM System and hearing aids.

• The teacher must remove the FM receiver and boot from the student’s hearing aids.

• The microphone and FM receiver and boot should be kept in an established location within the classroom.

• The microphone must be turned off and charged every night.

Documentation

• Documentation must be recorded on a daily basis using provided check list and parent communication records (i.e. agenda with documentation).

• If a problem or concern arises during the day within the school setting, please immediately contact the Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing who is assigned to your student.

• Documentation is our best verification that the accommodations on the IEP are being provided.