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  • Bone Conduction
  • Cholesteatoma
  • Hearing Loss, Conductive
  • Language Development
  • Prognosis

External Ear Aural Atresia

Congenital aural atresia is a developmental malformation of the external auditory canal that ranges from stenosis to complete absence of the canal. The condition often presents with microtia or other craniofacial abnormalities and may occur as an isolated finding or as part of a genetic syndrome. Infants affected by this condition risk developing conductive hearing loss, impairing speech, language, and cognitive development if left untreated. Early recognition through newborn hearing screening and careful craniofacial assessment is essential for timely intervention. Diagnostic evaluation includes auditory brainstem response testing and imaging, as indicated for surgical planning. Management strategies depend on laterality, severity, and associated anomalies, and may involve bone-conduction hearing devices, atresiaplasty, or coordinated reconstructive procedures. Prognosis varies, with many patients achieving functional hearing and typical language development when comprehensive care is provided. Participants completing this course gain knowledge of congenital aural atresia pathophysiology, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options, with emphasis on evidence-based management strategies. Instruction highlights the importance of surveillance for complications such as cholesteatoma, restenosis, and impaired speech development. Learners also acquire skills to counsel families on prognosis, genetic considerations, and long-term outcomes. Collaboration with an interprofessional team including clinicians, audiologists, otolaryngologists, plastic surgeons, neurotologists, and speech-language therapists enhances patient outcomes by ensuring accurate diagnosis, comprehensive treatment planning, and continuity of care. Effective team communication and coordinated follow-up reduce the risk of preventable complications, supporting optimal hearing and language development. Clinicians completing this activity strengthen competence in managing congenital aural atresia while…

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABOHNS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

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No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • includes Podcast / audio
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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