OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.  Review the physiology of hearing and the advantages of binaural hearing.
2.  Explain and understand the indications for referral for cochlear implant evaluation and the evaluation of children and adults to determine cochlear implantation candidacy.
3.  Describe the surgical steps of cochlear implantation.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE:  Gerhard W. Hill, III, M.D. has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: The planners have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION:  The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For information, please contact Robin.Wilson@BSWHealth.org