Foundational Audiology Course

Audiologists

Training for AuD students & audiologists new to CI Clinical Care

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Jan 23

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Apr 24, 2025

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Course Introduction

The Foundational Audiology Course is designed to provide foundational CI knowledge for current AuD students and for those new to CI clinical care. The course covers applied and theoretical principles in cochlear implants including the evolution of cochlear implant systems, signal processing, candidacy, counseling, outcomes, habilitative/rehabilitative management, programming considerations, troubleshooting, and critical clinical thinking.

This course may be implemented by AuD programs interested in providing CI coursework to their curriculum or individually by AuD students who would like to add depth in CI education to their current curriculum. 4^th year Fellows and audiologists new to CI clinical care may also choose to complete this course to provide foundational learning opportunities as they begin their clinical CI practice.

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Training Topics

Online Curriculum Modules

Course Introduction: History, Anatomy, and Referral Guidelines
Basic Components and Orientation of a Cochlear Implant
Pediatric Cochlear Implant Candidacy
Adult Cochlear Implantation Candidacy
Nontraditional Patient Candidacy
Medical Assessment
CI Programming
Manufacturer Overview
Objective Measures with Cochlear Implants
Traditional Cochlear Implant Outcomes
Adult Cochlear Implant: EAS/Bimodal hearing Outcomes
Adult Cochlear Implant Outcomes: SSD
Pediatric Outcomes
Device Reliability and Future Technology

Course Format

Online Didactic Training

14 weekly modules

Pre-recorded video lecture introduces module content (60 min each)
Required reading materials supplement learning concepts
Live web class discussions review case studies and Q & A sessions (60 min)
Discussion Board posts facilitate networking and interaction with participants and instructors
Knowledge assessments, Exams, and final project (for those taking course for AuD graduate credits) assess major concepts

Weekly Live Web Classes

Thursdays 7:30-9 PM EST
Hosted on Blackboard to review and emphasize major concepts, present case discussions, and Q & A sessions
Facilitated by leading audiologists and researchers in cochlear implantation

Interested in learning more about adding this course to your graduate school's curriculum? Please email hstrader@cochlearimplanttraining.com

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Link to pay tuition will be sent if application is accepted.

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Course Director

Camille Dunn, PhD, CCC-A

Associate Professor Director, Iowa Cochlear Implant Clinical Research Center Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery University of Iowa

Camille Dunn, PhD, CCC-A

Associate Professor Director, Iowa Cochlear Implant Clinical Research Center Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery University of Iowa

Sarah Sydlowski, Aud, PhD, MBA

Director, Hearing Implant Program Associate Chief Improvement Officer Cleveland Clinic

Instructors

Past and Present

Meredith Holcomb, AuD, CCC-A

Director, Hearing Implant Program Associate Professor University of Miami

Jessica J. Messersmith, PhD, CCC-A

Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders University of South Dakota

Lisa R Park, AuD, CCC-A

Associate Professor Division Chief, The Children’s Cochlear Implant Center Research Audiologist, Division of Auditory Research University of North Carolina

William Shapiro, AuD, CCC-A

Miller Clinical Assistant Professor of Hearing Health Department of Otolaryngology Supervising Audiologist, Cochlear Implant Center New York University Director, FGP Audiology NYU

Doug Sladen, PhD

Associate Professor School of Audiology and Speech Sciences University of British Columbia

Sarah Sydlowski, Aud, PhD, MBA

Director, Hearing Implant Program Associate Chief Improvement Officer Cleveland Clinic

Viral Tejani, AuD, PhD

Assistant Professor Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Case Western Reserve University Senior Clinical/Research Audiologist Cochlear Implant Program University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Andrea D. Wamer-Czyz, PhD, CCC-A

Associate Professor Department of Speech, Language, & Hearing The University of Texas at Dallas

Jace Wolfe, PhD, CCC-A

Senior Vice President of Innovation Oberkotter Foundation - Hearing First

Daniel M. Zeitler, MD, FACS

Consultant, Division of Otology, Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery Co-Director, Listen for Life Cochlear Implant Center Medical Director, Research and Academics, Virginia Mason Medical Center Clinical Assistant Professor - Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Washington

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