Introducing the Cochlear™ Nucleus ® 8 Sound Processor
Course: #38260Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 588 ReviewsThis 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.
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the differences between the Nucleus 8 and Nucleus 7 sound processors.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain how to program Nucleus 8 sound processors in the latest version of the software.
- After this course, participants will be able describe how to upgrade their patients to a Nucleus 8 Sound Processor.
Course created on December 27, 2022
Agenda
| 0-20 Minutes | Introducing the Nucleus 8 Sound Processor |
| 20-40 Minutes | Programming the Nucleus 8 in CS Pro |
| 40-55 Minutes | Nucleus 8 Upgrades |
| 55-60 Minutes | Wrap Up and Q&A |
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Ginger Grant
AuD CCC-A, FAAA
Senior Professional Education Manager
Ginger is a Professional Education Manager at Cochlear. Sher earned her Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Massachusetts, Master’s Degree at the University of Arizona, and Doctor of Audiology Degree at Central Michigan University. She developed a passion for implantable hearing solutions and those impacted by them in 1994 when she began working at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institute in Baltimore, MD. Since joining Cochlear in 2000, Ginger has served in a variety of roles, including clinical and surgical support, sales, professional training, clinical studies, market expansion, and professional education.
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Rebecca Cale
AuD
Clinical Technical Project Manager
Rebecca is a Clinical Technical Project Manager for Cochlear America. In her current role, Rebecca is responsible for providing subject matter expertise across departments within Cochlear, working collaboratively with Product Management, Clinical Studies, Post-Market Surveillance and Professional Education as a subject-matter expert across Cochlear's product portfolio, candidacy, counseling, and complex case management. She also provide product and clinical expertise to both internal and external customers through virtual and in‐person advanced product training, launch training and complex case support. Rebecca received her Doctorate of Audiology from East Tennessee State University. She has been with Cochlear since 2012.
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Jay Patterson
Senior Product Manager
Jay is a Senior Product Manager working with the Nucleus Cochlear Implant portfolio for Cochlear North America. Since joining Cochlear in 2008, Jay has held multiple positions in Product Management, Sales, and Operations in the U.S. and Europe. In his current position, Jay manages the Nucleus Nexa Implant and Nucleus Sound Processor portfolio in North America. During his time at Cochlear, Jay has provided support for CI and Acoustics implants, sound processors, and surgeries. Jay earned a B.A. in Economics from the College of Wooster in Wooster, OH.
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Financial: Ginger Grant is employed by Cochlear Americas. Non-financial: Ginger Grant has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Rebecca Cale is employed by Cochlear. Non-financial: Rebecca Cale has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Jay Patterson is employed by Cochlear Americas. Non-financial: Jay Patterson has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Cochlear Americas in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event focuses on Cochlear Americas products and services and will not include info on other products or services.
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