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This publication was made possible by Grant Number H61MC00002-21-01 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The contents are solely the responsibilities of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) at the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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1. Appreciate the diversity of experiences of individuals with hearing differences
2. Review the physiology and epidemiology of childhood hearing differences
3. Outline the process for hearing screening and diagnosis
4. Review initial management after a new diagnosis of a hearing difference
5. Understand the importance of language access for development
6. Review interventions aimed at restoring language access including early intervention, sign languages, hearing aids, and cochlear implants
7. Describe the role of the medical home in facilitating care for deaf and hard of hearing children and their families

  In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  

Physicians

Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

 

Nurse

Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 1.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Physician Assistant

Boston Children’s Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credits for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

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Disclosure Statement

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