Gain familiarity with the process of cochlear implantation and learn how implantation influences speech development. This knowledge is essential for making your interactions more effective.
As new technologies improve, speech-language pathologists are increasingly coming in contact with children using hearing devices or are being asked to collaborate in identifying how a child with a hearing impairment might best be served. Whether working directly with someone with a hearing impairment, or working in an environment where such people are being served, it is important to have some familiarity with topics surrounding hearing devices.
This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs (Professional area, Intermediate level).