Join us for an insightful webinar where we explore effective strategies for referring professionals to cultivate strong surgeon relationships to support patients who could benefit from a cochlear implant. Hear directly from an implanting surgeon, Dr. Scott Greene, on how these partnerships can enhance the care and support for patients, ensuring better outcomes and a seamless patient journey.
Upcoming Live Webinars
CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.05 Introductory; ACAud/0.5; ASHA/0.05 Introductory, Professional; BAA/0.5; CAA/0.5; Calif SLPAB/0.5; IACET/0.1; IHS/0.5; Kansas, LTS-S0035/0.5; NZAS/1.0; SAC/0.5
Under Review: TX TDLR/0.5 Manufacturer
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify patients within their practice who could qualify and benefit from a cochlear implant evaluation and understand next steps for their patient.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify 3 key strategies for establishing and maintaining strong referral relationships.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss how to develop a personalized action plan to enhance referral processes and collaboration with local providers, aimed at improving the overall patient journey for cochlear implant recipients.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Identifying Patients for a Cochlear Implant |
| 10-15 Minutes | Next Steps for Patients |
| 15-25 Minutes | Developing the Referral Relationship |
| 25-30 Minutes | Q&A |
Presented By
Laura Lassen
AuD
Laura Lassen is the Senior Manager for Growth Channels at Cochlear. She has a B.S. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Miami University and received her Au.D. from Vanderbilt University. She has worked in a range of industry roles including clinical trainer, territory manager, sales trainer, and regional director for two different hearing aid manufacturers. Her clinical experience includes both private practice and ENT settings providing diagnostic and hearing aid support for the adult population.
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Scott Greene
MD
Dr. Scott M. Greene is Board Certified in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Greene has practiced in the Tampa area since 2014 and is one of few local experts specializing in Cochlear Implantation and Implantable Hearing Devices. In 2020 he established the Cochlear Clinic at ENT Associates as a “Center of Excellence”. Additional ENT-related areas of focus include chronic ear infections, allergies, and advanced in-office procedures for chronic nose and sinus-related issues.
Dr. Greene earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center, where he graduated first in his class. He completed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center – a global Center of Excellence for Implantable Hearing Devices
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Financial: Laura Lassen is employed by Cochlear. Non-financial: Laura Lassen has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Scott Greene is a non-paid, guest presenter for Cochlear. Non-financial: Scott Greene has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Cochlear Americas in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Introductory Level
0.05 ASHA CEUs
British Academy of Audiology
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International Hearing Society
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Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
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New Zealand Audiological Society
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