International Foundational Audiology Course

Course Introduction

The International Foundational Audiology Course is designed to provide essential CI knowledge for current AuD students and for audiologists 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 was designed to address issues confronting some audiologists outside of the United States who wish to access ICIT cochlear implant training:

• Time zone difficulties: Time differences of 5 to 14 hours may create hardship for international participants.  These are eliminated by making all lectures and web classes available online at any time during the Module week.

• Travel expense:  No travel is required for this didactic-only course.  (No hands-on practicum for this course)

• Tuition reduction

Training Topics

Online Curriculum

• CI Introduction
• Basic Components and Orientation
• Adult CI Candidacy
• CI Medical Assessment
• Pediatric CI Candidacy
• CI Programming
• Advanced CI Programming and Objective Measures
• Adult CI: EAS/Bimodal
• Traditional CI Outcomes and Adult CI Outcomes in SSD
• Manufacturer Overview & Case Study Presentations
• Pediatric Outcomes
• Nontraditional CI and Device Failure

Course Format

Online Didactic Training

13 weekly modules

• Pre-recorded video lectures and web-class recordings (2+ hours of content per week) available to view at your convenience
• Suggested reading materials supplement learning concepts
• Discussion Board moderated by an expert in the field
• Knowledge assessments review major concepts

*There is no hands-on practicum for this course

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