Advanced Cochlear Implant Surgical Training Course and Lab
Presented by:
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine
Sponsored by: Cochlear Americas
Register now as space is limited!
Course objectives:
This course is designed to provide an integrated approach of anatomy, imaging, technology, variability, surgical dilemmas, solutions, and outcomes for cochlear implant surgery. Time is divided between didactic sessions and temporal bone lab.
Learner Outcomes:
- Improve efficiency and outcomes of cochlear implant surgery
- Review common variations of anatomy and surgical technique
- Understand issues and surgical modifications unique to pediatric cochlear implantation
- Review pre-operative assessment, intraoperative techniques, and outcomes of cochlear implantation in patients with abnormal anatomy including cochlear ossification and inner ear malformations
- Review common (and not so common) intraoperative dilemmas and learn strategies to resolve them
- Review revision surgery
Intended audience:
Any cochlear implant surgeon seeking to expand their knowledge base, improve their skills and outcomes, and learn advanced surgical techniques.
Lab and Materials Fee: $500
The materials fee is fully refundable for any cancellations prior to February 6, 2011. Cancellations made after that date are non-refundable.
For more detailed information and to register please use the link below:
http://www.regonline.com/advancedcicoursemarch2011
The University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
For further information, please contact:
Sarah Massena
Director, Center for Surgical Innovation
University of Colorado Denver
Sarah.Massena@ucdenver.edu
Linda M. Figini, MA,CCC-A
Sr. Manager, Professional Education & Training
Cochlear Americas
lfigini@cochlear.com
Stacy Long
Training Administrator
Cochlear Americas
slong@cochlear.com
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