Hands-On Cochlear Implant Programming Intensive
Real programming experience. Cross-platform training. Skills you can apply immediately.
Cochlear implant programming is a specialized skill that directly shapes patient outcomes, and there is no substitute for hands-on time with the technology. Offered in partnership with ICIT, this full-day workshop gives audiologists dedicated, device-specific training across all three major cochlear implant manufacturers: Advanced Bionics, Cochlear Americas, and MED-EL. Participants will move through structured hands-on programming sessions with each platform using real manufacturer software and tablets, followed by demonstration workstations featuring tools such as Otoplan and ESRT, with expert clinical audiologists guiding every step.
Whether you are new to cochlear implant programming or looking to deepen your proficiency across devices, you will leave with practical, immediately applicable skills and a stronger foundation for supporting cochlear implant patients from activation through long-term follow-up.
Included with FCOM registration
Selection required during registration, due to limited capacity
Thursday, November 12, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lunch Included
6 CEU Credits
Why Attend?
Hands-on cochlear implant programming opportunities are limited, and cross-platform training across all three major manufacturers is even harder to find.
This workshop gives attendees the opportunity to gain real programming experience across multiple devices in one setting while learning directly from experienced clinical audiologists.
It is designed to help participants strengthen technical confidence, improve programming familiarity across platforms, and better understand the long-term needs of cochlear implant patients.
This workshop is offered every other year in partnership with ICIT and serves as an ideal hands-on extension for ICIT foundational learners.
Who Should Attend?
What You’ll Learn
Programming Across All Major Manufacturers
Gain hands-on experience with Advanced Bionics, Cochlear Americas, and MED-EL.
Platform-Specific Workflows
Understand differences in software, programming approaches, and patient management strategies.
Advanced Programming Tools
Explore technologies such as Otoplan and ESRT.
Clinical Application
Strengthen your ability to support patients from activation through long-term follow-up care.
A Guided Learning Experience
Move from foundational concepts to practical exploration through a focused program of clinical education, partner-led hands-on sessions, advanced demonstration workstations, and open discussion.
- FoundationIntroduction to Today’s Cochlear Implants
Begin with a focused clinical overview of the modern cochlear implant landscape and the considerations shaping current care.
Camille Dunn, PhD Jordan Balkany - Hands-On ExplorationPartner-Led Hands-On Sessions
Explore leading cochlear implant systems through focused, practical sessions designed to support deeper familiarity with today’s available technologies.
01 Advanced Bionics Hands-On Session02 Cochlear Americas Hands-On Session03 MED-EL Hands-On Session - Technology in PracticeAdvanced Demonstration Workstations
Engage with additional tools and technologies through interactive demonstration stations.
- DiscussionQ&A + Wrap-Up
Close the program with an opportunity to ask questions, discuss practical takeaways, and connect the day’s learning to real-world clinical practice.
Reserve Your Spot
This workshop is included with FCOM registration, but participation is limited to preserve meaningful hands-on learning time.
