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Introduction to Hearing Loss, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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About this Course
Welcome to Introduction to Hearing Loss
Disorders of the ear range from simple, easily treated entities (such as wax or cerumen impaction) to the highly complex (such as permanent hearing loss). Many of these disorders manifest with similar symptoms and may be difficult to differentiate without a basic understanding of the anatomy of the ear and auditory pathway.
This course, offered by the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, presents the basic anatomy of the ear from the auricle or outer ear to the brain. The pathophysiology of each type of hearing loss is presented and common pathology in each of the three areas of the ear (outer, middle and inner) are reviewed. Participants will become familiar with the structural and cellular anatomy in each area, as well as the underlying pathophysiology for various disorders. They will also gain an understanding of available treatments for various ear conditions.
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: Anatomy and pathophysiology of the auditory pathway (15 min. + quiz)
Week 3: Disorders and treatments of the outer ear (15 min. + quiz)
Week 4: Disorders and treatments of the middle ear (15 min. + quiz)
Week 5: Disorders and treatments of the inner ear (15 min. + quiz)
The primary objectives of this course are to:
• Recognize the functional and cellular anatomy of the auditory pathway
• Understand the types of hearing loss and common causes of each type
• Demonstrate familiarity with disorders of the outer, middle and inner ear
Those participating in this course have the option to complete the course at no cost or receive the Coursera Signature Track Certificate for $49.95.
Course Planners:
Lisa Chase
Ni-ka Ford
Jill Gregory
Gale Justin
Paul Lawrence
Erik Popil
Kelly Zerella
Amy Zhong
Taught By:
Maura Cosetti, MD
Assistant Professor
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Director, Cochlear Implant Program
Ear Institute at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai Health System
Top reviews
By PK
•Mar 12, 2019
nice course .. simple and very useful to my specialty.. Many thanks to Dr. Maura and Coursera for this nice gift :)
By MA
•Jan 08, 2019
A nice introductory course on hearing loss. Thank you very much indeed.
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By Kamila Piotrowska
•Mar 27, 2019
Would love to have one more module added that would deal with various solutions of hearings aids.
By Olga Ternuscsák
•Mar 15, 2019
very nice course
By Peter Saad Karas
•Mar 12, 2019
nice course .. simple and very useful to my specialty.. Many thanks to Dr. Maura and Coursera for this nice gift :)
By Paddy Kalish
•Feb 09, 2019
Excellent Course and Good Teacher
By Mohammed Mahinur Alam
•Jan 08, 2019
A nice introductory course on hearing loss. Thank you very much indeed.
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