Introduction to the Nucleus Nexa Cochlear Implant System
Course: #41773Level: Introductory 1 Hour 5 Reviews
Recent approval of the Cochlear™ Nucleus® Nexa™ System brings the world’s first and only smart cochlear implant system to patients who no longer benefit from traditional hearing aids. The purpose of this webinar is to introduce the features and benefits of this system so that audiologists can treat and counsel patients appropriately.
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to explain the potential of a smart implant with upgradeable firmware.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss how to counsel patients on the benefits of maps on the implant with Smart Sync.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe how to program a Nucleus Nexa device in the latest version of Custom Sound Pro.
Course created on March 16, 2026
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | The Path to a Smart Implant |
| 20-40 Minutes | The Intelligence of the Nucleus Nexa |
| 40-60 Minutes | Programming Nexa in Custom Sound Pro |
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Presented By
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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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: 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 North America in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event focuses on Cochlear North America products and services and will not include info on other products or services.
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