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Programming & Testing
Device Programming. After the healing period, the patient returns to the Douglas Grant Cochlear Implant Center at UCSF to have the externally worn speech processor programmed. The speech processor converts speech into a special code for each user. Each program is customized for the user. The device programming takes approximately six hours over a two-day period.
Testing. Implanted patients are requested to return to the Douglas Grant Cochlear Implant Center at UCSF at regular intervals for device checks and re-evaluation. During these visits, the implant and equipment are checked and performance is measured. Re-testing generally occurs at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months following the initial device fitting. Thereafter, semi-annual or annual evaluations are requested. Each re-evaluation involves approximately one day of testing. For children, testing may take additional time or require consecutive visits.
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