CEU Courses

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.

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.

Cochlear™ Remote Assist enables video appointments between hearing implant recipients and their hearing health professional. Join this course to learn more about how this ground-breaking technology can bring you closer to your patients than ever before.

Cochlear™ Remote Check is a virtual assessment tool for cochlear implant recipients using the Nucleus® SmartApp. Join us to learn more about how this revolutionary new tool can help you support your cochlear implant patients, even when they are not in the clinic.

Cochlear™ Remote Assist enables video appointments between hearing implant recipients and their hearing health professional. Join this course to learn more about how this ground-breaking technology can bring you closer to your patients than ever before.

This course provides information on the newly approved Nucleus 8 sound processor. Details include both clinical and practical information so that clinicians are empowered to treat patients who are scheduled for activation of their cochlear implant system and/or are in need of an upgrade from a previous-generation sound processor.

This course will introduce telehealth options to support children with cochlear implants to include the use of Remote Check, Remote Assist and tablet-based remote programming. Specific protocols and real-life clinical examples will be provided.

With expanding indications for implantable hearing solutions, it is important for patients to have timely access to potential treatment solutions. As a result of recent indication changes, The University of Miami Hearing Implant Program implemented new protocols for one group of patients in order to improve the overall experience. As a result, not only did the individual patient experience improve, they documented additional unpredicted benefits that benefitted their entire program. This webinar reviews that study and the observed outcomes.

Patients with cochlear implants must receive ongoing and consistent care in order to maximize outcomes. However, for some patients access to care may be limited by geography, mobility, or family and work responsibilities. In this course, we will explore how Cochlear’s Remote Care technology is making it possible to provide quality care to patients without a trip into the clinic and we will provide detail on Remote Check, a tool that allows clinicians to monitor patient progress anytime and anywhere.

Chronic Otitis Media (COM) may contribute more than half of the global burden of hearing loss but there is no global consensus on diagnostic and treatment guidelines for hearing loss due to the disease. Research suggests that bone conduction may be an effective and patient-preferred alternative to treating COM-related hearing loss versus hearing aids for many patients, providing consistent and reliable access to sound regardless of the disease cycle. This course will focus on case studies presented by audiologists actively fitting bone conduction solutions.