Hearing Loss in Children
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Hearing Loss in Children at Coursera Overview
Duration | 17 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Intermediate |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Hearing Loss in Children at Coursera Highlights
- Earn a shareable certificate upon completion.
- Flexible deadlines according to your schedule.
Hearing Loss in Children at Coursera Course details
- 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.
Hearing Loss in Children at Coursera Curriculum
Week 1: Ear Anatomy
Course Introduction
Ear Anatomy
Ear Anatomy - Part 2
Otoscopic Examination
Cerumen Impaction
Acute Otitis Externa
Acute Otitis Media
Otitis Media with Effusion
Cholesteatoma
Tympanic Membrane Perforations
Welcome and Syllabus
Lecturer: Nadine Ibrahim
Acknowledgements
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Lecturer: Lauren Bohm, MD
Lecturer: Emily Marchiano, MD
Module 1 Course Readings
Module 1 Pretest
Module 1 Quiz
Week 2: Hearing Loss and Assessments
Hearing Physiology
Basics of Audiological Evaluation: Objective Measures
Basics of Audiological Evaluation: Subjective Measures
Basics of Audiogram Interpretation
Types of Hearing Loss
Case Examples
Lecturer: Anita Vereb, PhD
Module 2 Course Readings
Module 2 Pretest
Module 2 Quiz
Week 3: Hearing Loss Diagnosis and Impact on Speech and Language Development
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI): 1-3-6 Guidelines
Risk Factors for Progressive Hearing Loss - Ototoxicity
Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Interview
Safe Listening Habits
Basics of Speech and Language Development
Case Discussion: Speech and Language Delays
Developmental Assessment
Evaluation of Speech and Language
Genetics of Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss Diagnosis and Impact on Speech and Language Development
Communication Options for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Lecturer: Jaynee Handelsman, PhD
2019 Principles and Guidelines for Early Hearing Detection and Interventions
Additional Risk Factors for Progressive Hearing Loss - EVA
Additional Risk Factors for Progressive Hearing Loss - Congenital Cytomegalovirus
Lecturer: Tiffany Munzer, MD
Module 3 Course Readings
Module 3 Pretest
Module 3 Quiz
Week 4: Interventions for Hearing Loss
Hearing Aids
Hearing Aids - Part 2, Bone Conduction Hearing Devices
Cochlear Implants - Part 1
Cochlear Implants - Part 2
Cochlear Implant Surgery
Hearing Assistive Technology
Educational Programming Options
Educational Accommodations and Supports
Interview with Drs. McKee and Zazove
Lecturer: Heidi Slager, AuD
Next Video: Andrew Hashikawa interviews Philip Zazove and Michael McKee
Module 4 Course Readings
Module 4 Pretest
Module 4 Quiz
Week 5: Pediatric Vestibular System/Balance
Vestibular Disorders in Children
Balance System Overview
Relationship Between Hearing Loss and Vestibular Loss
Etiologies of Vestibular Loss in Children
Vestibular Referral
Vestibular Physical Therapy Strategies
Vestibular Assessment Tools
Tools for Evaluation Balance Function and DVA in Children
Assessment of Handicap
Rotary Chair Testing
Caloric Testing
Videonystagmography (VNG)
Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT)
Vestibular Physical Therapy
Case Examples
Red Flags for Referral: Pediatric Vestibular Clinic
Week 5 Course Readings
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Module 5 Pretest
Module 5 Quiz
Continuing Education Quiz - Full Course
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