CLA-6101 Module on Assessment Techniques
Programming in Cochlear Implant
Course examines the fundamental principles involved in the programming of cochlear implants for children and adults and addresses specific topics: basic hardware of cochlear implant systems; terminology associated with cochlear implant programming; clinical procedures utilized in programming cochlear implants; troubleshooting common complaints/complications associated with cochlear implant use, etc. Clinical case examples provided as a tool to illustrate common clinical practices and procedures in cochlear implant programming. Student should acquire a working knowledge that will facilitate the successful management of cochlear implant programming in clinical settings.
Objective Measures in Cochlear Implant
Discusses the range of objective measures which can be elicited in cochlear implant users. Addresses how these measures can be used to evaluate cochlear implant function/activity along auditory pathways in response to cochlear implant stimulation. In addition, the use of these measures to detect unwanted non-auditory responses to cochlear implant stimulation will be discussed. Students learn what equipment is necessary to obtain these measures and when to collect them. Current applications for these measures in both clinical and research settings discussed.