About this Course

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Approximately 2 to 3 out of 1000 children in the United States are born with a significant hearing loss. Early identification and intervention of hearing loss is crucial to children’s lifelong learning outcomes. It is well documented that later identification of hearing loss can lead to significant delays in children’s speech, language, literacy, social and emotional development.
This course addresses gaps currently existing in the health education curriculum for pediatric hearing loss and gives learners the foundational knowledge that can be applied immediately in a broad range of health, educational, and home settings.

Benefits of the course include:
• Basics of hearing and vestibular systems
• Overview of early hearing screening programs
• Clinic videos related to diagnosis, treatment & management of hearing loss in children
• Personal interviews with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
• Overview of the public health & educational infrastructure supporting children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
• Taught by multi-disciplinary pediatric experts
• Exclusive operating room footage exploring ear anatomy and surgical ear procedures

The University of Michigan Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Pediatrics’s Maintenance of Certification Part II program. More information can be found in the course.

If you would like to earn CME/MOC credit for participating in this course, please review the information in the course prior to beginning the activity. At the end of the course you will get specific instructions on how to get your free CME.

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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Intermediate Level

Approx. 16 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Identify components of ear anatomy.
Interpret an audiogram to identify the type and degree of hearing loss.
Describe non-surgical and surgical interventions for children identified with permanent hearing loss.
Identify components of the vestibular system.

Skills you will gain

hearing loss risk factors
hearing loss assessment
vestibular system
ear anatomy

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Intermediate Level

Approx. 16 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

Instructor rating

4.75/5 (49 Ratings)

Lauren Bohm

Assistant Professor

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

6,399 Learners

1 Course

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Week 1: Ear Anatomy

3 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 73 min), 7 readings, 2 quizzes

10 videos

Course Introduction3mEar Anatomy3mEar Anatomy - Part 24mOtoscopic Examination5mCerumen Impaction8mAcute Otitis Externa12mAcute Otitis Media7mOtitis Media with Effusion8mCholesteatoma4mTympanic Membrane Perforations12m

7 readings

Welcome and Syllabus10mLecturer: Nadine Ibrahim1mAcknowledgements10mHelp us learn more about you!10mLecturer: Lauren Bohm, MD1mLecturer: Emily Marchiano, MD1mModule 1 Course Readings40m

2 practice exercises

Module 1 Pretest8mModule 1 Quiz8m

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Week 2: Hearing Loss and Assessments

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 43 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Week 3: Hearing Loss Diagnosis and Impact on Speech and Language Development

5 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 124 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes

11 videos

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI): 1-3-6 Guidelines9mRisk Factors for Progressive Hearing Loss - Ototoxicity6mEnlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Interview5mSafe Listening Habits9mBasics of Speech and Language Development10mCase Discussion: Speech and Language Delays7mDevelopmental Assessment46sEvaluation of Speech and Language23mGenetics of Hearing Loss7mHearing Loss Diagnosis and Impact on Speech and Language Development28mCommunication Options for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing14m

6 readings

Lecturer: Jaynee Handelsman, PhD1m2019 Principles and Guidelines for Early Hearing Detection and Interventions10mAdditional Risk Factors for Progressive Hearing Loss - EVA10mAdditional Risk Factors for Progressive Hearing Loss - Congenital Cytomegalovirus10mLecturer: Tiffany Munzer, MD10mModule 3 Course Readings1h 20m

2 practice exercises

Module 3 Pretest30mModule 3 Quiz

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Week 4: Interventions for Hearing Loss

3 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 101 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

9 videos

Hearing Aids15mHearing Aids - Part 2, Bone Conduction Hearing Devices11mCochlear Implants - Part 17mCochlear Implants - Part 29mCochlear Implant Surgery4mHearing Assistive Technology8mEducational Programming Options15mEducational Accommodations and Supports11mInterview with Drs. McKee and Zazove16m

3 readings

Lecturer: Heidi Slager, AuD1mNext Video: Andrew Hashikawa interviews Philip Zazove and Michael McKee2mModule 4 Course Readings10m

2 practice exercises

Module 4 Pretest30mModule 4 Quiz30m

Reviews

4.9

30 reviews

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3 stars
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TOP REVIEWS FROM HEARING LOSS IN CHILDREN

by ROJun 23, 2020

I enjoyed hearing from different specialists in each area and the examples they gave with videos.

by FSMar 29, 2021

I learned quite a bit about the ear anatomy, hearing loss and vestibular issues. Very informative and easy to follow.

by YNJun 30, 2020

Very informative nd interesting course.i hv learnd too much knowledge.

by GDJul 2, 2020

the lecturers were very informative, the slides were readable, the practical videos were superb.

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