Hearing Loss in Children: Critical Medical Education Delivered as Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Although early identification of pediatric hearing loss is crucial, a formal online training course has not been freely accessible to a global audience. In response, we created a novel course for health professionals worldwide.

Method

Course development occurred from February 2019 to May 2020. Seventeen multidisciplinary experts provided video lectures and demonstrations, including a tour of ear anatomy, operating footage of cochlear implant insertion, and demonstrations of children undergoing hearing testing. Content also included steps for interpreting audiograms, an overview of early screening programs, interviews with Deaf/Hard of Hearing children, and an introduction to public health/educational infrastructure. The course was hosted on Coursera and launched on M

SUBMITTER: Raven SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11075641 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature