Explore fitting strategies for severe hearing loss, including CROS, frequency lowering, and cochlear implant candidacy criteria. This presentation explores special considerations to ensure the best outcomes for those with severe hearing losses.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe audiometric criteria that suggests Frequency Lowering benefit.
- Describe 3 programmable CROS modes/configurations.
- Identify at least 2 criteria for recommending a cochlear implant evaluation.
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | Testing Considerations and Hearing Aid Selection |
| 10-20 Minutes | Fitting Considerations |
| 20-30 Minutes | When to consider CROS |
| 30-40 Minutes | When to consider Frequency Lowering |
| 40-55 Minutes | When to consider a Cochlear Implant evaluation |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary and Q & A |
Presented By
Lawanda Chester
AuD
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