Training Library for Professionals

Stay Informed with AB’s Professional Training Library

AB’s Professionals Training Library was created to provide educators, audiologists, therapists, hearing-aid dispensers, and others working in the field of hearing loss with important online cochlear implant resources. These interactive courses describe how cochlear implants work, candidacy, outcomes, and the unique benefits of AB’s cochlear implant system. Each 15-30 minute course includes a written-notes page of the recording, plus the opportunity to connect with an experienced cochlear implant clinician from the Bionic Ear Association at the conclusion of the course.

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Get started by clicking on one of the training courses below and following along with the interactive lesson. Take this short survey when you’ve completed the course for a Certificate of Completion.

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ClearVoice Tutorial

This 60 minute course provides professionals with information on the features, benefits, research and program optimization of ClearVoice.

ClearVoice Professional Training Online Course

Neptune Tutorials

Introduction to Neptune

Neptune™ is the world’s first and only SWIMMABLE, waterproof sound processor for cochlear implant recipients. This tutorial showcases the flexibility of the freestyle™ wearing design, beauty, useability, durability, and performance capability that Neptune delivers.

UHP and AquaMic

Neptune is compatible with two headpieces: the Universal Headpiece and the AquaMic. The Universal Headpiece (UHP), which works with all AB sound processors, is intended for use with the Neptune processor during everyday activities outside of water environments. The AquaMic is designed for use during swimming and bathing. This tutorial explains the system’s flexibility in headpiece options.

Neptune Connect

Advanced Bionics has the only removable controller on the market today! The Neptune Connect is an easy-to-use module allowing recipients to make adjustments to programs, volume, and sensitivity settings or to easily verify settings of these controls. It also enables use of wireless FM systems and the ability to connect to battery-operated consumer electronics devices. The Neptune Connect is not needed for daily operation and can be removed from the processor to enable swimmability and prevent tampering by very young children. This tutorial presents Neptune Connect.

Durability and Style

Neptune is robust and durable. Beyond ratings to everyday life, Neptune is designed for all ages, lifestyles, weather and terrain. This tutorial demonstrates Neptune’s Built Kid Tough™ durability and flexible freestyle™ design.

Connectivity

Neptune sound processor has superior technology and offers easy access to a variety of connectivity options, including FM use. This tutorial demonstrates how easy it is to connect Neptune to a Dynamic FM system as well as battery-operated consumer electronic devices, such as MP3 players and other handheld devices.

Neptune Programming

Programming Neptune with SoundWave™ Professional Suite Software is easy. This tutorial describes how to program Neptune for your patients.

There are four unique considerations to be aware when programming Neptune: (1) Volume and Sensitivity dials in the Ribbon Bar, (2) evaluation of FM and Auxiliary Input in fitting mode, (3) LEDs and Audible Alarms, and (4) unique program slot options in the Processor Pane. These tutorials provide detailed information and instruction on each programming topic distinct to Neptune.

Grand Rounds in Cochlear Implants

Middle Ear Dysfunction Can’t Affect Cochlear Implant Function..Or Can it?

Many professionals who work with cochlear implants are under the impression that middle-ear dysfunction does not impact the function of the cochlear implant, which bypasses the conductive portion of the auditory mechanism. However, anecdotally, there are some indications that this piece of conventional wisdom may not be entirely accurate. This presentation will detail a case in which changes in middle-ear status were closely associated with changes in the function of a cochlear implant in use on the affected ear.

Middle Ear Dysfunction Can’t Affect Cochlear Implant Function..Or Can it?
CEUs: Certificate available upon request.

About the Presenter:
Jeffrey Simmons, MA, CCC-A, is Cochlear Implant Clinical Coordinator in the Lied Learning and Technology Center at Boys Town National Research Hospital, in Omaha, Nebraska, where he has been on staff since receiving his master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado, in 1996. His duties include newborn hearing screening, audiological diagnostics, and the fitting of hearing aids and cochlear implants with both pediatric and adult populations. Jeffrey has been involved in research, publications, and/or presentations involving a variety of topics related to cochlear implants, pediatric amplification, newborn hearing screening, and auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder.

Best Practices for Speech and Hearing Testing with Cochlear Implants

This course provides professionals with information on the best practices for speech perception testing with cochlear implant candidates and recipients. This presentation addresses current protocols, available speech perception tools, and relevant research.

Best Practices for Speech and Hearing Testing with Cochlear Implants
CEUs: Certificate available upon request at Education.Training@AdvancedBionics.com.

About the Presenter:
Sarah Zlomke, Au.D., CCC-A, specializes in cochlear implants at Midwest Midwest Ear Institute in Kansas City. She completed her fourth year externship at Midwest Ear Institute in 2007 and received her Doctor of Audiology degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis in 2008. At Midwest Ear Institute, she works with all three cochlear implant manufacturers and has participated in over 10 investigator initiated and sponsor initiated studies involving cochlear implant technology.