Cochlear Implants CEU Courses

Hearing implant candidacy has changed significantly over the years to include persons with more hearing and even those with Single-Sided Deafness. This webinar will focus on the approved candidacy for MED-EL hearing implants.

This course introduces clinicians to our cochlear implant sound processor portfolio, highlighting the features and benefits that empower patients to partner with clinicians for care where and when the need arises. Learn about the role that our product innovation plays in driving performance outcomes and satisfaction.

Moderated by Dr. Catherine Palmer, this roundtable discussion brings together 5 industry experts from leading hearing aid (Oticon, Resound, Starkey, Unitron) and cochlear implant companies (MED-EL), as part of the 2021 Industry Innovations Summit. The evidence behind new amplification technologies and their practical benefits for professionals and patients will be addressed in a dynamic roundtable discussion format.

Hearing with two ears provides several binaural advantages to the listener including sound localization and a sense of balance between the ears. A new feature within the MED-EL fitting software aligns the processing delay of the cochlear implant with the hearing aid to allow bimodal recipients enhanced binaural advantages regardless of hearing aid type or style.

This course is part of the 2021 Industry Innovations Summit on AudiologyOnline.

This 4 part webinar series is focused on expanding adult cochlear implant access and outcomes. ACIA executive director Donna Sorkin, along with a team of leading experts, present on a range of topics including: advocacy, services for veterans, assisting cochlear implants patients for whom English is a second language, and music enjoyment for cochlear implant recipients.

There are three components of sound, frequency, intensity and timing. When ears are receiving sound differently, as in a bimodal listening situation with a cochlear implant patient, it’s important to match all three components giving bimodal patients improved opportunities for hearing in noise, localizing sounds and feeling more balanced overall.

An increasing number of CI recipients are choosing to wear a hearing aid on the contralateral ear, resulting in a growing body of research that demonstrates bimodal benefit. We will discuss the recent literature, our latest technological innovations and present case studies with hands-on practical demonstrations.

This course provides an overview of the Advanced Bionics cochlear implant and Phonak portfolio of hearing solutions. Participants will learn about cochlear implant candidacy criteria, the CI evaluation process, bimodal fitting techniques, current technology solutions, and outcomes and aural rehabilitation options.

The perception of music for cochlear implant recipients is different than for individuals with normal hearing due to how the elements of music are coded through cochlear implant systems. Despite certain limitations, cochlear implants do offer opportunities for enjoying and appreciating music with the new sound from a cochlear implant. This course is presented by AudiologyOnline in partnership with ACIA.

The Cochlear Provider Network (CPN) expands the services of dispensing audiology/ENT practices to include cochlear implants. Through successful partnerships you can become part of a medical network that helps more people achieve optimal hearing performance.