Event Details
Date: 5 October 2026 - 6 October 2026

Location name: London, UK

Location address: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
5-11 Theobalds Road
London
WC1X 8SH



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A two day, in-person event, studying the aetiological investigations of babies identified by the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme and diagnosed to have a hearing loss (from mild to profound) also covering investigation of older children, unilateral and progressive hearing loss, Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder and permanent conductive hearing loss.

The course will give delegates a good opportunity to meet leaders in the field of aetiological investigations for hearing loss in children and running established services, and network with colleagues new to the field.

Who should attend?

Although more suited for medics, this is for any professional providing an aetiological investigation service for children with permanent hearing loss. Preference will be given to those who have not followed the course within the last 3 years.

Topics covered:

  • Current National guidelines for Aetiological Investigation of Permanent Childhood Hearing Impairment (from mild to profound)
  • Roles of CMV, Imaging, Ophthalmology, Vestibular Assessment and Genetics of hearing loss
  • Investigation of unilateral and progressive hearing loss
  • Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.

Delegate fee:

Early Bird fee (for both days, including lunch) up to August 31st: £400

Standard fee: after 1st September: £450

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NB: cancellation charges apply - no refunds after 1/9/26

Course Director: Dr Shankar Rangan, Consultant Audiovestibular Physician (Paediatrics), Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Merseyside.