Implantable Devices (407-0-1)

Instructors

Monita Chatterjee

Meeting Info

Frances Searle Building 2370: Tues, Thurs 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

Cochlear implants and other implantable hearing devices. Candidacy, device management, and performance with various devices.

Registration Requirements

Currently enrolled in the Doctor of Audiology program or by instructor permission.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe how cochlear implant systems work, the history of their evolution, and what the main limitations of present-day devices are.
2. Describe different types of signal processing in present-day devices, and possible implications for speech perception outcomes.
3. Discuss what factors predict individual variability in outcomes.
4. Discuss outcomes in those with bimodal hearing or bilateral cochlear implants.
5. Discuss how cognition and language in adults and children, developmental factors in children, and aging in adults might influence outcomes with cochlear implants
6. Discuss auditory brainstem implants, how they differ from cochlear implants, and outcomes.
7. Describe new frontiers in research and development in the field.

Evaluation Method

Presentations, projects, and quizzes

Class Materials (Required)

Materials are posted on Canvas
Students are encouraged to consult alternate vendors (Amazon, book rentals, etc.)

Class Materials (Suggested)

1. Waltzman S.B. and Roland J.T. Jr (2014) Cochlear Implants. 3rd Edition. Thieme Medical Publishers, New York.
2. Wolfe, J. (2018). Cochlear Implants: Audiologic Management and Considerations for Implantable Hearing Devices. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing

Class Notes

Provides information on issues related to the function of implantable devices as well as issues related to candidacy, assessment, and outcomes of patients who use implantable devices.