When the Time is Right to Consider Different Hearing Technology for Your Patients
Course: #39307Level: Introductory 1 Hour 352 Reviews
This course will provide information regarding guidelines that can be used to identify patients who should be referred for a cochlear implant candidacy evaluation. It will include tools that clinicians can use to support their counseling of patients about cochlear implant evaluations and will include information regarding typical outcomes received by patients who receive a cochlear implant.
This course is part of the 2024 Industry Innovations Summit.
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the 60/60 guideline for referring patients for a cochlear implant candidacy evaluation.
- After this course, participants will be able to list outcomes typically obtained by patients after receiving a cochlear implant.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe ways to successfully counsel patients regarding the benefits of participation in a cochlear implant candidacy evaluation.
Course created on February 20, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Overview of FDA Indications |
| 15-35 Minutes | Tools to Help Determine When to Refer For a CI Evaluation |
| 35-55 Minutes | Counseling Patients About a Cochlear Implant Candidacy Evaluation |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary/Q&A |
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Terry Zwolan
PhD
Director of Audiology Access and Standard of Care
Terry Zwolan joined Cochlear Americas in November 2022 as the Director of Audiology Access and Standard of Care. In her role, she oversees two Cochlear Hearing Centers down in Texas and works on various initiatives to improve access to care. Prior to joining Cochlear, she was Director of the Cochlear Implant Program at the University of Michigan from 1990-2021 and is Professor Emerita in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. She previously served as Director for two courses for the Institute for Cochlear Implant Training (ICIT) and is a co-founder and past member of the Board of Directors of the American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance.
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Tracy Murphy
AuD
Tracy Murphy, AuD has been providing services to patients at North Shore Audio-Vestibular Lab since the start of her professional career in 1993. She has taken an active role in bringing contemporary hearing and balance care to her patients. Dr. Murphy believes that being a successful practitioner is predicated on having a thorough understanding of a patient's medical history, performing the requisite test battery, and interpreting results so the patient is able to leave with a solution to the presenting problem. She has been a Cochlear Network Provider since 2019.
Dr. Murphy has been active in state and national organizations, serving in roles that recognize her for her leadership abilities. In 2016, she was elected by her peers to serve on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Audiology. Since completing her three-year board term, Dr. Murphy has continued to volunteer on advocacy-related committees within AAA, as well as interprofessional efforts that recognize and promote the importance of hearing healthcare. Dr. Murphy enjoys teaching and is an invited speaker at Rush and Northwestern Universities, was interviewed on the NBC weekend news about the impact of hearing loss in the workplace, and has been a guest on WGN Radio with host Bill Moller. In January 2017, Dr. Murphy was recognized for her contributions to the field of Audiology by receiving Honors of the Illinois Academy of Audiology.
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Financial: Tracy Murphy is an employee of North Shore Audio-Vestibular Lab. Non-financial: Tracy Murphy 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 focuses on Cochlear Americas products and services and will not include info on other products or services.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
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