Aural Rehabilitation After Pediatric Cochlear Implantation w/ Dr. Sarah Cordingley | ENT Ep. 180

Any otolaryngologist or cochlear implant (CI) patient can tell you that the journey to better hearing begins in earnest after CI activation. When the patient in question is a child, what does that journey look like? In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Sarah Cordingley, audiologist with Peak ENT (Provo, Utah), joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss aural rehabilitation for pediatric CI patients.
---
SYNPOSIS
First, Dr. Cordingley explains how audiologists work alongside otolaryngologists, social workers, and occupational therapists to prepare patients for cochlear implantation. Since younger patients cannot sit for a standard audiogram, she uses auditory milestones, visual reinforcement audiology (VRA) and conditioned play audiometry (CPA) to assess pediatric hearing loss. Then, she explains how audiologists help patients learn to use their implant, underscoring the importance of regular use, streaming, and participation in structured aural rehabilitation programs. The podcast concludes with a discussion of efforts to increase patient access to cochlear implants.
---
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Welcome to the BackTable ENT Podcast
05:05 - Audiologists’ Crucial Role in Cochlear Implant Evaluation
13:59 - Implant Activation & Programming
20:11 - The Importance of Family Support in Pediatric Hearing Loss
26:31 - Uses of Telehealth in Audiology
32:49 - Learning to Use New CI Technologies
41:47 - Equitable Access to Cochlear Implants
45:27 - Audiologists & Otolaryngologists: Partners for CI Success
---
RESOURCES
Dr. Cordingley’s Peak ENT Profile:
peakent.com/our-healthcare-pr...
Dr. Cordingley’s email:
[e-mail]
---
The BackTable ENT Podcast is a resource for otolaryngologists to learn tips, techniques, and practical advice on all things ear, nose, and throat. Tune in to the BackTable ENT Podcast every week for candid conversations about rhinology, laryngology, otology, and head and neck surgery.
Get notified when new episodes drop! Subscribe to the BackTable ENT Podcast on your go-to podcast platform, and follow us on your social media platform of choice for regular otolaryngology updates.
► www.backtable.com/shows/ent/s...
#auralrehabilitation #cochlearimplant #audiology #audiologists #ENT180