Seminar: Cochlear Implants (ASLP 6730.005) Department of Audiology and Speech-language Pathology University of North Texas Fall, 2017 Instructor: Andi Seibold, Au.D. Class Time: M 8:00-10:50 a.m. AUDB 201 Office Hours: M 12:30-2:30; by appointment Telephone: 940-565-2811 Email: Andrea.Seibold@unt.edu Course To provide an overview of the many different issues and areas related to cochlear implants so that future speech and hearing clinicians can interact with other professionals on the topic, refer potential candidates appropriately, and be aware of resources for additional information. Learning Objectives The student will be able to: 1) identify potential candidates for cochlear implants, 2) describe the pre- and post- operative processes involved in cochlear implantation, 3) have a basic knowledge of cochlear implant surgical and mapping procedures, and 4) discuss current issues and research in the highly diverse area of cochlear implants. Required Textbook Wolfe, J., Schafer, E. (2015). 2nd Edition. San Diego, CA: Plural Programming Cochlear Implants. Publishing Optional Text Gifford, R. H. (2013). Cochlear Implant Patient Assessment: Evaluation of Candidacy, Performance and San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing Outcomes. Advanced Readings Waltzman, S., & Roland, J. T. (2014). New York, NY: Thieme. Cochlear Implants. Clark, G. (2003). New York, NY: AIP Press Cochlear Implants: Fundamentals & Applications. Niparko, J. (2001). Baltimore, MD: Lippincott, Williams, Cochlear Implants: Principles & Practices. and Wilkins Christiansen & Leigh (2002). Washington: Cochlear Implants in Children: Ethics and Choices. Gallaudet University Press Course Topics and Schedule (subject to change at instructor’s discretion)
Seminar: Cochlear Implants (ASLP 6730.005) Department of Audiology and Speech-language Pathology University of North Texas Fall, 2017 Instructor: Andi Seibold, Au.D. Class Time: M 8:00-10:50 a.m. AUDB 201 Office Hours: M 12:30-2:30; by appointment Telephone: 940-565-2811 Email: Andrea.Seibold@unt.edu Course To provide an overview of the many different issues and areas related to cochlear implants so that future speech and hearing clinicians can interact with other professionals on the topic, refer potential candidates appropriately, and be aware of resources for additional information. Learning Objectives The student will be able to: 1) identify potential candidates for cochlear implants, 2) describe the pre- and post- operative processes involved in cochlear implantation, 3) have a basic knowledge of cochlear implant surgical and mapping procedures, and 4) discuss current issues and research in the highly diverse area of cochlear implants. Required Textbook Wolfe, J., Schafer, E. (2015). Programming Cochlear Implants. 2nd Edition. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing Optional Text Gifford, R. H. (2013). Cochlear Implant Patient Assessment: Evaluation of Candidacy, Performance and Outcomes. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing Advanced Readings Waltzman, S., & Roland, J. T. (2014). Cochlear Implants. New York, NY: Thieme. Clark, G. (2003). Cochlear Implants: Fundamentals & Applications. New York, NY: AIP Press Niparko, J. (2001). Cochlear Implants: Principles & Practices. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins Christiansen & Leigh (2002). Cochlear Implants in Children: Ethics and Choices. Washington: Gallaudet University Press Course Topics and Schedule (subject to change at instructor’s discretion)