An Update on Cochlear Implantation Among Older Adults

Recorded: March 13, 2020, 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET

Presenter: Doug Sladen, PhD

CEUs: 0.1 AAA/Tier 1 CEU

Instructional Level: Advanced

Program Focus: Knowledge

Learner Outcomes: Upon completion, each participant in the eAudiology Web Seminar will be able to:

1. Identify common outcomes among older adults with cochlear implants
2. Identify limitations in temporal processing among older adults with cochlear implants
3. Identify bimodal benefits of older adults with cochlear implants

Description: This webinar will focus on cochlear implantation outcomes among older adults. There will be a special emphasis on the use of temporal fine structure processing and bimodal benefits among the older implanted population.

Dr. Sladen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Western Washington University. Dr. Sladen’ s primary research interest includes the speech perception abilities of individuals with cochlear implants.