Research has shown the benefits of bimodal stimulation in structured clinical trials, but clinical patients may require programming outside of the standard fitting flow. This presentation will discuss bimodal fitting considerations for hearing aid fitting clinicians to help patients get the most of their bimodal stimulation.

This course will provide an introduction to the evidence supporting perimodiolar electrodes and some of the audiology considerations. The course will summarize the recent clinical evidence surrounding this electrode and the impact it has on performance.

This panel session presents an overview of the emerging clinical research on the ADHEAR System, the world’s first adhesive, pressure-free, non-surgical bone conduction system. Clinical experiences are shared by Charlotte Douglas, an audiologist from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

As indications for cochlear implantation (CI) expand, children with significant unilateral hearing loss are being considered for candidacy. This course will focus on 12-month outcomes obtained as part of a clinical trial investigating safety and efficacy of cochlear implantation in this population.

Research has shown the benefits of bimodal stimulation in structured clinical trials, but clinical patients may require programming outside of the standard fitting flow. This presentation will discuss bimodal fitting considerations for hearing aid fitting clinicians to help patients get the most of their bimodal stimulation.

This course will discuss improved outcomes following cochlear implantation (CI) and the use of CI as an option for patients with single-sided deafness (SSD). Tools to determine subjective sound quality of CI will be reviewed.

This course provides clinical tools to the cochlear implant (CI) audiologist and goes beyond the basics. A review of past and present cochlear implant candidacy criteria for pediatrics and adults and ways to identify potential cochlear implant patients is discussed. Various ways to measure the quality of life in the cochlear implant population is covered. In addition, data are presented regarding the quality of life outcomes in adult cochlear implant recipients.

An engaging Q & A article that reviews the purpose behind and development of the new American Academy of Audiology cochlear implant practice guidelines, to inform audiologists about this important new resource.

This course examines both the Food and Drug Administration and best-practice candidacy assessment practices for pediatric cochlear implantation. Medical, audiology, speech-language pathology, and other assessments and considerations will be discussed to help identify best practices for candidacy determination.

This course will address the discrepancies in current cochlear implant candidacy testing across clinics and the impact these discrepancies have on patients' access to CIs. Suggested guidelines for candidacy testing will be discussed.