CMDS 8610: IMPLANT TECHNOLOGY SUMMER, 2014 Dr. Alisha Jones Office: AUM Speech & Hearing Clinic Class Schedule: Mondays 1:30 5:00 pm E-Mail: ajones61@aum.edu (response within 48 hours or contact departmental secretary) Office Hours: Available by appointment Phone: (334) 244-3072 Text: Wolfe, J. & Schafer, E. (2014). Programming Cochlear Implants. San Diego: Plural Publishing. Course Description: Detailed study of the assessment and treatment of patients with cochlear implants. Course Objectives and Knowledge and Skills Covered and How Assessed: Knowledge of normal anatomy, physiology, and bases of human communication provide a foundation for appreciating, assessing, and treating disordered communication and thus the material learned in this course is also a foundation for further study relevant to ASHA standards IV-B, IV-C, IV-D, IV-E and various clinical skills. Behavioral Definition: The student will be able to demonstrate acquisition of the knowledge sets enumerated below within acceptable levels. Success is defined as achieving a minimum of 60 percent accuracy per knowledge set (60% equivalent to D average on a 10-percent assessment scale; this is a minimal passing grade.) Assessment Methods: The learning outcomes will be measured by examinations (E) and classroom participation (C) per knowledge subset. Remediation: The student not achieving a minimum of 60% in any of the knowledge subsets listed below must address that particular inadequacy before the professor signs compliance. This typically is to be done shortly after an exam or conclusion of the topic. Remediation may involve any of the following: retesting in that area, study session with the GTA, oral quiz, brief research with written explanation. KASA compliance is separate from the course grade and passing one does not necessarily indicate passage of the other (e.g., the exam grade will not be improved by remediation methods but your knowledge will). A1. Embryology and development of the auditory and vestibular systems, anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, and pathophysiology (E) (C) A2. Genetics and associated syndromes related to hearing and balance (E) (C) A7. Effects of hearing loss on communication and educational, vocational, social, and psychological functioning (E) (C)
A9. Patient characteristics (e.g., age, demographics, cultural and linguistic diversity, medical history and status, cognitive status, and physical and sensory abilities) and how they relate to clinical services (E) (C) A10. Pathologies related to hearing and balance and their medical diagnosis and treatment (E) (C) A13. Instrumentation and bioelectrical hazards (E) (C) A14. Physical characteristics and measurement of electric and other nonacoustic stimuli (E) (C) A15. Assistive technology (E) (C) A23. Principles, methods, and applications of acoustics (e.g., basic parameters of sound, principles of acoustics as related to speech sounds, sound/noise measurement and analysis, and calibration of audiometric equipment), as applicable to: a. occupational and industrial environments b. community noise c. classroom and other educational environments d. workplace environments (E) (C) A24. The use of instrumentation according to manufacturer's specifications and recommendations (E) (C) A25. Determining whether instrumentation is in calibration according to accepted standards (E) (C) A26. Principles and applications of counseling (E) (C) A29. Consultation with professionals in related and/or allied service areas (E) (C) C3. Evaluating information from appropriate sources and obtaining a case history to facilitate assessment planning (E) (C) C5. Conducting and interpreting behavioral and/or electrophysiologic methods to assess hearing thresholds and auditory neural function (E) (C) C9. Evaluating functional use of hearing (E) (C) C10. Preparing a report, including interpreting data, summarizing findings, generating recommendations, and developing an audiologic treatment/management plan (E) (C) C11. Referring to other professions, agencies, and/or consumer organizations (E) (C)
D1. The provision of intervention services (treatment) to individuals with hearing loss, balance disorders, and other auditory dysfunction that compromises receptive and expressive communication D2. Development of a culturally appropriate, audiologic rehabilitative management plan that includes, when appropriate, the following: a. Evaluation, selection, verification, validation, and dispensing of hearing aids, sensory aids, hearing assistive devices, alerting systems, and captioning devices, and educating the consumer and family/caregivers in the use of and adjustment to such technology b. Determination of candidacy of persons with hearing loss for cochlear implants and other implantable sensory devices and provision of fitting, mapping, and audiologic rehabilitation to optimize device use c. Counseling relating to psychosocial aspects of hearing loss and other auditory dysfunction, and processes to enhance communication competence d. Provision of comprehensive audiologic treatment for persons with hearing loss or other auditory dysfunction, including but not exclusive to communication strategies, auditory training, speech reading, and visual communication systems (E) (C) E1. Educating and advocating for communication needs of all individuals that may include advocating for the programmatic needs, rights, and funding of services for those with hearing loss, other auditory dysfunction, or vestibular disorders (E) (C) F1. Measuring functional outcomes, consumer satisfaction, efficacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of practices and programs to maintain and improve the quality of audiologic services (E) (C) Sequence of Topics & Schedule: Below is the topic and test schedule. Topics and test dates may change as the professor deems appropriate with a 24-hour notice via in-class announcement. The university s established date for midterm dropping of course without academic penalty is 6/19. 5/19 Sound and Fury Movie/Deaf Culture Lab 5/26 No Class - Memorial Day 6/2 Guest Speaker Susan Frisbee from Advanced Bionics (1:30pm-3:30pm)/History of Cochlear Implants/Deaf Culture 6/9 Online Class-Deaf Culture/ Genetic Predictors/Medical & Surgical Considerations/Candidacy 6/16 Guest Speaker-Janet Berryman CI Patient (1:30pm-3:30pm)/CI Technology/Speech Processing Strategies/Programming/Exam 1
6/23 Guest Speaker-Leslie Tarbutton from Med-El (1:30pm-3:30pm)/CI Technology/Speech Processing Strategies/Programming 6/30 Troubleshooting CIs/Outcomes/Management 7/7 Management/Baha/Middle Ear Implants 7/14 Middle Ear Implants/Auditory Brainstem Implants 7/21 Guest Speaker-Haley Noble from Cochlear (1:30pm-3:30pm)/Exam 2/Project Due Course Requirements & Comments: Read all materials indicated in the text as well as any class handouts and lab worksheets. In keeping with University guidelines found in the Tiger Cub, daily class attendance is important and required. When absent, the student is responsible for obtaining immediately all missed work, lecture notes, and handouts. Classmates may prove useful. Two unexcused absences will result in a letter grade reduction. In order to have an absence excused, you must contact the professor before the missed class or if an emergency happens please contact the professor as soon as possible. You also must provide documentation of the absence (e.g. physician s note). Routine physician exams will not be excused!!! Attend and take the major exams covering the outlined topic areas. The approximate date of each exam was shown above; any alteration of these dates (earlier or later) will be announced at least one class day in advance. No make-up exams or rescheduling of exams will be permitted without a university excuse or written doctor s excuse for personal illness. You must check in the student health center during the exam period and obtain a written excuse. Notify Dr. Jones within 24 hours of a missed exam: a phone call to Heather in the clinic (244-3408) or a message sent by a classmate will suffice. Unless special arrangements have been made with the professor (and this is done only in rare circumstances), be prepared to take the exam ON the day you return to classes. An exam grade of zero may be assigned otherwise. In any case, you should be aware of the University s five day rule for submitting excuses and taking make-ups which is stated in the Tiger Cub. Graded laboratory assignments are due promptly. Any provisions for accepting late assignments will be stated clearly on the assignment and may include situation ranging from no penalty, to 10% grade reduction per hour late, to grade of zero without university excuse. Do not commit yourself to things such as a job, retreat, airline ticket, or wedding during exams; school is your first priority. No rescheduling of exams will be allowed without an official university excuse issued by the Dean s office (2238
Haley Center). This can be especially problematic during final exam week so be aware now. Exams and labs will be graded and results made available to you as soon as possible. There is much material to cover this term. Professor office hours also are a good time to seek clarification on any missed items. Re-grading of tests/requests for particular credit only will be considered* in the short timeframe following the test. Re-grading may reveal needed corrections throughout, both positively and negatively impacting the test grade. *End of term is not the time to argue for points from previous tests! Grading: Final grades will be determined using the following percentages: Examinations: Exam 1 100 pts Exam 2 100 pts Project 100 pts The letter grade you receive for this course will be based on the following scale: 100%-90% - A 89%-80% - B 79%-70% - C 69%-60% - D 59% and below - F Methodolgy: Class lectures by the professor Opportunities for class discussions and questions by students (these are highly encouraged) Exams Student Evaluation of Course and Professor: Provided will be the IAS evaluation instrument expected by Auburn University and augmented with anonymous comment sheet to collect further input from students. Academic Honesty: Honesty is expected in this class at all times; violations will be reported to the Academic Honesty Committee according to the procedures outlined in the Tiger Cub. Students With Disabilities: Students with disabilities who may need accommodations in this course should first work through the Program for Students with Disabilities directed by Dr. Kelly Haynes. The eligible student should arrange a meeting with Dr. Pindzola during the first week of class; come during office hours or visit/email for an appointment. Bring the Accommodation Memo and Instructor Verification Form to this meeting so that your needs for this particular class may be discussed.
If the students do not have an Accommodation Memo but need special accommodations, make an appointment with The Program for Students with Disabilities, 1244 Haley Center, 844-2096 (V/TT) or email: haynemd@auburn.edu. Disruptive Behavior: Maintenance of a constructive learning environment is essential in this course. Behaviors cited as disruptive will not be tolerated and will be dealt with according to university policy (see www.auburn.edu/adminstration/governance/senate/hevavior_policy_may03.html). Emergencies: Situations signaled by the university fire alarm, weather siren, or other warning systems may occur during this class period. Instructions issued by the teacher or other university personnel should be followed and may include to shelter, to evacuate, or to barricade in the room (see www.auburn.edu/administration/rms/emergency.html ).