CLA-5007 Clinical Skills Training
This course provides a detailed description of the function of the auditory system with special reference to aspects important to cochlear implantation. The course covers basic mechanics and physiology of auditory detection and transduction at the level of the cochlea, as well as important aspects in central auditory processing, giving emphasis to issues that are particularly relevant to electrical stimulation with cochlear implant systems. Includes detailed consideration of early development of the cochlea and central auditory pathways, as well as age related plasticity in the auditory brain, which will be linked to issues relating to cochlear implantation in children and in adults. Covers details about cochlear implant sound processing, cochlear electrode stimulation of neurons and other electrophysiological cochlear implant issues. Also reviews surgical procedures, and a range of medical considerations related to cochlear implant candidature (e.g. temporal bone malformations, multiple handicaps, genetic etiology etc.).