SEMINAR ON COCHLEAR IMPLANTS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR PERSONS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS

AUD 7324, FALL, 2011

Course Information Time: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Location: Callier Dallas, Room A229 Course Credits: 3

Professor Contact Information Instructor: Andrea Warner-Czyz, Ph.D. Telephone: 214.905.3124 Email: warnerczyz@utdallas.edu Office Hours: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m., or by appointment

Co-instructor: Telephone: Email: Office Hours:

Lana Britt, Au.D. 214.905.3123 lanamc@utdallas.edu Before/after class or by appointment

Course Description This course will explore the many different areas and issues related to cochlear implantation. Topics to be covered include signal processing, candidacy determination, medical considerations, steps in programming, audiologic (re)habilitation techniques, ethical issues, and speech perception and speech production outcomes in children and adults. Information will be presented and learned through lectures, guest speakers, video presentations, hands-on activities, assignments, and interactions with users of cochlear implants. Future technologies and assistive devices will be discussed. This course is intended to be an interactive course, with regular student participation. This course is designed with an emphasis on independent critical thinking and learning activities.

Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes 1. Students will be able to list the criteria for consideration for cochlear implantation in both adults and children. They will demonstrate ability to perform pre- and post-cochlear implantation evaluations and select appropriate test batteries, rehabilitative, and treatment options (Standard IV-E). 2. Students will discuss the types and use of FDA-approved cochlear implant devices (Standard IVE). 3. Students will analyze controversial issues such as Deaf Culture and their role in cochlear implantations (Standard IV-E). For Doctorate of Audiology students, this class will provide knowledge relevant to your certification in audiology in the following areas: 1. Standard IV-A, Sections B3, B4, B5, B6, B9, B11, B13, B15, B16, B17, and B21. 2. Standard IV-C, Section C3. The applicant must be competent in the prevention and identification of auditory and vestibular disorders. 3. Standard IV-D, Sections D2, D3, D7, D8, D10, and D11. The applicant must be competent in the evaluation of individuals with suspected disorders of the auditory, balance, and communication systems. 4. Standard IV-E, Sections E2, E3, E4, E6, E7, E8, E10, E11, and E15. The applicant must be competent in the treatment of individuals with auditory, balance, and related communication disorders.

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Required Textbooks and Materials Required and supplemental readings will be posted online at eLearning or made available for students to photocopy or print online. The readings are meant to supplement and expand upon information presented in class and must be read to complete the courses annotated bibliography requirement. Suggested Course Materials Wolfe, J., & Schafer, E. (2010). Programming cochlear implants. Plural Publishing: San Diego, CA.. ISBN 978-1-59756-372-7. Assignments & Academic Calendar Course topics and tentative schedule Date 08/25/2011 09/01/2011 09/08/2011 Topic History of cochlear implants Cochlear implant anatomy and function Candidacy evaluation of children and adults Select topics for group presentation Surgical Considerations Deaf culture discussion Discuss Lab 1/ The importance of eye contact Cochlear implant equipment and signal processing (Class in J204) Programming and follow-up in cochlear implants Group presentation Factors affecting cochlear implant outcomes in children and adults Group presentation Individual project 1 due Advanced Bionics Clinical Specialist Amanda Biedron Med El Clinical Specialist Keri Reynolds Group presentation Cochlear & BAHA Clinical Application Specialist Jennifer Lake Midterm exam due The Oral/Deaf Approach Janet Lane Quality of life Group presentation Binaural hearing and cochlear implants Group presentation Coupling the CI with external devices Erin Schafer Audiologic (re) habilitation Melissa Sweeney Group presentation Individual project 2 due No class Thanksgiving week Research and future directions in auditory implants Cochlear implant panel Annotated bibliography due Final exam Readings Loizou 2006; Rubenstein 2004; Wolfe & Schafer 2010 (Chapter 1) Gifford 2011; Leigh 2011; Waltzman 2005. Francis 2008; AAP 2010; Levy 2002; NAD 2000; Ramsey 2000 Wolfe & Schafer 2010 (Chapters 2-3) Wolfe & Schafer 2010 (Chapter 5); Zwolan 2008 Dettman 2007; Khan 2005; Sharma 2009

09/15/2011 09/22/2011 09/29/2011

10/06/2011 10/13/2011 10/20/2011

TBA TBA Bishop & Eby 2009; Deas 2010; McDermott 2009 Geers 2009; Moog 2002; Archbold 2008; Lassaletta 2008; Poissant 2008; Warner-Czyz 2011 Dowell 2011; Firszt 2008; Litovsky 2010 Fitzpatrick 2010; Thibodeau 2010; Wolfe & Schafer 2009; Wolfe & Schafer 2010 (Chapter 7) TBA

10/27/2011

11/03/2011 11/10/2011

11/17/2011

11/24/2011 12/01/2011

Brain Briefings 2008; Clark 2008; Wilson & Dorman 2008

12/09/2011

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Grading Policy Exams (40%) The real value of a test is the preparation, learning, and critical thinking ability that develops out of preparing for a test. The tests are designed with an eye toward everyday clinical decision making. There will be two exams. The format will be a combination of the following: Multiple choice, true/false, matching, labeling diagrams, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, short essay, and application (i.e., case studies). The midterm exam will be a take-home test; the final exam will be an in-class exam during Finals Week. Individual projects (15%) The purpose of these assignments is to allow students to think critically and independently on cochlear implants outside of class and to share this information with others. Each project should be the original work of the student. Copying and pasting large amounts of information from other sources will not be accepted. Small quotes from other sources of information, with proper citations, are acceptable. All postings must include proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, language, and a clear organization of thoughts. Links to outside sources and images may be included. Complete three recorded, live, or text-based courses on Audiology Online (http://www.audiologyonline.com) related to cochlear implants. Complete the multiple choice tests at the end of each course. Print and submit these tests to show completion and passing scores. Also, please write a summary of the course and your experience/impressions. If you are unsure as to whether an offering on the Audiology Online website meets the criteria for the assignment, please email the instructor before you begin the assignment. Due 09/29/2011. New technologies for auditory implants include auditory brainstem implants, electroacoustic stimulation (EAS) devices, totally implantable devices, and waterproof devices. Create and design a new implantable product to market to individuals with severe to profound hearing loss. Think about the type of research that will be needed to test your product and the niche that your product will fill. Due 11/17/2011. Annotated bibliography (15%) This assignment will be due the final week of class and should include every article made available to students. The annotation for each article should include the APA citation, an explanation of main points/purpose, participants, a critique of the design/results/significance, and any comments or opinions you have on the usefulness of the work. Group project and presentation (20%) The class will be divided into small groups to select a topic to research and present it as experts in a 15minute class lecture with a 5-minute question and answer period. The group should choose three recent (within the past 10 years) and relevant publications for the entire class to read to prepare for their class presentation. All documents must be made available one week prior to the presentation. Music appreciation with cochlear implants Performance comparison with different systems, signal processing, or age groups Educational placement options and outcomes Speech production in adult cochlear implant users Speech production in pediatric cochlear implant users Language development with a cochlear implant Different (re)habilitation strategies, implementation and outcomes Psychological /social development of children with cochlear implants Other topics approved in advance Participation (10%) Your participation grade will be based upon in-class participation and class summaries. Active participation includes but is not limited to contributions to topic discussions, asking questions, answering

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questions, giving presentations, and making connections to other topics within the class, in other classes, or within the field. In addition, students will write a summary of each class and submit it by the following Tuesday. These summaries will enhance understanding of topics by allowing students to explain ideas or concepts in their own words. These summaries also allow the instructors to determine topics that require additional explanation.

Course & Instructor Policies No make-up assignments or additional assignments for extra credit will be given in the event of student absence from the class that cannot be documented as an emergency or death in the family. Regular attendance and active participation in discussion are strongly encouraged.

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The descriptions and timelines contained in this syllabus are subject to change at the discretion of the Professor.

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