Device Activation Process

At this appointment, the external components of the device can be activated and programmed according to your needs. There is no ability to use the device until activation. The typical cochlear implant fitting schedule includes the following steps: 

Initial Stimulation

This is when you will be given the external components and your device will be activated. We will do some testing of your internal device and create your first map.

Day 2 

A follow-up to your initial stimulation, we will repeat some of the testing on the internal device and go over all the accessories provided in your equipment kit.

Week 1 

Regular follow-up to fine-tune your map.

Week 4 

You get a break during your 3rd week of CI use and don’t have to return to the clinic until Week 4, where regular follow-up mapping is done. It may seem repetitive by now, but small adjustments can make big changes with sound quality and speech understanding.

3 Month 

Regular mapping. Often at this appointment speech perception testing in the sound booth is attempted in order to obtain baseline results to track progress over time.

6 Month 

Regular mapping, equipment check and speech perception testing in the sound booth.

Annual 

Once you have reached your annual mark, you will no longer need frequent mapping. You will be contacted for an annual appointment for full mapping and speech perception testing to ensure optimal settings are maintained. You are free to contact the clinic any time and as often as necessary should.