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Education & Events

by Michaela Coon

NEW Audiology Online course: Setting a New Benchmark with the Slim Modiolar Electrode

October 21, 2019

A new Audiology Online course is now open for registration: Setting a New Benchmark with the Slim Modiolar Electrode. This […]

Cochlear Implants

by Michaela Coon

New TECH Talk: Implant reliability and a new standard

October 17, 2019

Dr. Brian Kaplan, cochlear implant surgeon and Senior Vice President of Clinical Strategy & Innovation at Cochlear, reviews the challenges […]

Cochlear Implants

by Rebecca Steinke

Cochlear NEXT CI532 Clinical Study Insights – Is Hearing Preservation Possible with CI532?

October 14, 2019

In the spring of this year, sixty-five otology and audiology professionals came together for Cochlear NEXT – a program focused […]

Education & Events

by Michaela Coon

Register Now for NYU’s 5th Annual Conference: Maximizing Performance in Cochlear Implant Recipients

October 8, 2019

Limited seats still available – register today to secure your spot! We are proud to once again sponsor NYU Langone […]

Education & Events

by Michaela Coon

Proud to be your partner: Audiology Awareness Month

October 1, 2019

October is National Audiology Awareness Month (AAM) and we’re proud to be your partner in this life-changing profession. You play […]

Cochlear Implants

by Wade Colburn

Developing innovations with a proven track record of quality

September 27, 2019

By Wade Colburn, Product Manager – Cochlear Implants Cochlear is committed to the quality of our products and how these […]

Cochlear Implants

by Cochlear Guest Author

Connect without compromise: Apple® and Android™ streaming capabilities

September 24, 2019

By Natasha McDougald, Product Manager – Bimodal and Hybrid Hearing Giving patients sound at their fingertips is now easier than […]

Cochlear Implants

by Cochlear Guest Author

Introducing Custom Sound® 5.2

September 23, 2019

By Kyle Longwell, Product Manager – Software and Clinical Care Cochlear is excited to announce the availability of Custom Sound® […]

Cochlear Implants

by Cochlear Guest Author

New evidence supports the performance benefits of ForwardFocus

September 19, 2019

By Amy Donaldson, Professional Education Manager Your patients now have the freedom to focus on what matters – connecting with […]

Cochlear Implants

by Cochlear Guest Author

Journal Club: Speech recognition as a function of the number of channels in perimodiolar electrode recipients

September 12, 2019

By Mary Beth O’Sullivan, Professional Education Manager, Cochlear Americas Berg, K.A., Noble, J.H., Dawant, B.M., Dwyer, R. T., Labadie, R.F., […]

Education & Events

by Michaela Coon

NEW Audiology Online: Bone Conduction Solutions for Children with Conductive, Mixed or Unilateral Hearing Loss

September 9, 2019

A new Audiology Online course is now open for registration: Bone Conduction Solutions for Children with Conductive, Mixed or Unilateral […]

Services & Support

by Cochlear Guest Author

Adult home-based hearing therapy manuals for you and your patients

August 28, 2019

The cochlear implant journey doesn’t stop at surgery. Hearing therapy, or rehabilitation, may be an important component for successful hearing […]

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Building Bridges: Developing Referrals Between Surgeons and Local Providers to Support Cochlear Implant Patients
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 […]
When the Time is Right to Consider Different Hearing Technology for Your Patients
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 […]
What Happens During a Cochlear Implant Candidacy Evaluation?
This course will provide case examples of patients who have been evaluated for a cochlear implant with a summary of their outcomes. Examples will include testing of patients with Single Sided Deafness (SSD), traditional candidates, and patients who qualify for hearing preservation surgery, such as those with normal low frequency hearing and severe to profound […]
New Models of Cochlear Implant Care: Today and in the Future
Clinical models of care for adult cochlear implant recipients has changed little since implants were originally cleared by the FDA in the 1980’s. This course will discuss a new patient-centered and streamlined care model for adult cochlear implant patients and we will describe research that supports this new model.
Optimize Patient Outcomes Through Combinations of Acoustic and Electric Stimulation
Ongoing research indicates that patient satisfaction and speech perception improve when individualized treatment for hearing loss includes a plan for optimizing acoustic and electric technology when appropriate. This course will review treatment options, best practice guidelines, and current research outcomes in cases where patients experience both acoustic and electric stimulation.