CI Considerations in Single Sided Deafness, in partnership with American Cochlear Implant Alliance
Course: #39647Level: Intermediate 2 Hours 145 Reviews
This two-part series covers considerations in the cochlear implant (CI) evaluation process, including outcomes, benefits, and quality of life for those with single-sided deafness (SSD). Both the adult and pediatric populations are discussed. A background on how CI utilization and perspectives for CI in SSD have changed and expanded in recent years are covered.
This course is presented by AudiologyOnline in partnership with ACIA.
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to list the candidacy requirements given FDA guidelines for adult SSD CI candidates.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify children with SSD who should be referred for a cochlear implant evaluation.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss expected benefits of cochlear implantation with parents of children who have SSD.
Course created on May 29, 2024
Agenda
| 0-60 Minutes | Best Practices for Adult SSD CI Candidates and Recipients, in partnership with American Cochlear Implant Alliance |
| 60-120 Minutes | Cochlear Implants as an Option for Children with Single-Sided Deafness, in partnership with American Cochlear Implant Alliance |
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145 ReviewsPresented By
Allison M. Biever
AuD CCC-A
Dr. Biever has worked in the field of cochlear implants since 1992 and sees both pediatric and adult cochlear implant candidates and recipients. She participates in cochlear implant research studies and has published numerous articles. Dr. Biever teaches for the Institute for Cochlear Implant Training and the University of Colorado. She has also served as President and currently serves as secretary for the LISTEN Foundation.
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Lisa Park
AuD CCC-A
Dr. Park is an Associate Professor and Division Chief of the Children’s Cochlear Implant Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She holds a Master of Science in Speech and Hearing from Washington University in St. Louis and a Doctorate in Audiology from The University of Florida. Her clinical research focuses on expanding cochlear implant indications for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and optimizing outcomes for non-traditional pediatric cochlear implant recipients.
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A donation was made to the American Cochlear Implant Alliance on behalf of the presenter.
Financial: Lisa Park is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Park is supported by a research grant from MED-EL Corporation. She received an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Lisa Park has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This course is presented by AudiologyOnline in partnership with the American Cochlear Implant Alliance.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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