Cochlear Implant Training Workshop (with Temporal Bone/Surgical Option)

 This Workshop is conducted through a mix of formats. Individual sessions cover:

• history of the development of the cochlear implant
• underpinning research and new research
• selection of candidates
• cochlear implant system hardware and function
• programming
• medical/surgical considerations
• habilitation
• outcomes evaluation

The Workshop includes programming tutorials providing direct experience with implant users.

A linked session to live surgery affords non-surgical attendees the opportunity to question surgeons and understand the operative aspects of the surgical procedure.

Temporal Bone/Surgical Option

The optional Temporal Bone/Surgical Workshop for surgeons runs in concurrent sessions over days two and three of the general workshop. This provides an opportunity for surgeons to participate in a state-of-the-art temporal bone workshop, plus tutorial-format discussion of surgical technique and medical management issues with experienced surgeons.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for attendance at the Cochlear Implant Training Workshop.

Who should attend?

The Cochlear Implant Training Workshop will be of most value to clinicians embarking on new cochlear implant programs with adult patients, or for experienced clinicians wishing to review procedures and management techniques or to update their knowledge of hardware and speech processing. Medical specialists, audiologists, speech pathologists and education professionals have all benefitted from this course.