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NEW AudiologyOnline course – Increasing Access to Cochlear Implants through Successful Partnerships

January 5, 2021
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A new AudiologyOnline course is now open for registration, Increasing Access to Cochlear Implants through Successful Partnerships.

Course Details

Tuesday, January 19th @ 12 PM Eastern Time

Presented by Christopher Garrett, AuD., CCC-A, Cochlear Provider Network Territory Manager

Guest Speakers:

  • Chrissy Lemley, Au.D at Allegany Hearing and Balance
  • Brian Kellermeyer, MD at WVU Medicine

Providers will learn about bimodal solution referral and candidacy criteria as well as the benefits of implementing cochlear implant services into private practice settings. They will also hear from a Cochlear Provider Network member, who has successfully implemented cochlear implant services into their practice and will share the practice and patient benefits.

After attending this course you’ll be able to:

  • Explain the current penetration of cochlear implants in the United States
  • Identify both candidacy, evaluation and referral considerations for bimodal solutions
  • Describe the process, outcome, and practical considerations to adding cochlear implant services to a private audiology practice
  • Summarize the key points to creating a successful partnership for the benefit of cochlear implant candidates and recipients

Please visit AudiologyOnline to register now!

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In Canada, the Cochlear Nucleus Profile Plus (CI600) Series Implant System is intended for use in children 9 to 24 months of age who have bilateral profound sensorineural deafness and demonstrate limited benefit from appropriate binaural hearing aids. The Cochlear Nucleus Profile (CI500) Series and the Cochlear Nucleus Freedom Series (CI24RE (CA) and (ST), and CI422) Implant System is intended for use in children 12 to 24 months of age who have bilateral profound sensorineural deafness and demonstrate limited benefit from appropriate binaural hearing aids. Children 2 years of age or older may demonstrate severe to profound hearing loss bilaterally for both series of implants.

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