Cochlear Implant Programming (Mapping: ART HRT & NRT)

Fine-Tuning Your Implant for Clearer, Comfortable Hearing

Getting a cochlear implant is the first step—programming it correctly is what makes it truly effective. At Umang Speech and Hearing Clinic, we provide specialized Cochlear Implant Mapping services using advanced techniques such as ART (Auditory Response Telemetry), HRT (Hearing Response Thresholds), and NRT (Neural Response Telemetry). These methods help us optimize your device so it delivers the best sound clarity, speech understanding, and comfort in your daily life.

Our experienced audiologists ensure that each implant is custom-programmed based on your unique hearing response and neural feedback—because one setting doesn’t fit all.

When Do You Need Implant Mapping?

Cochlear implant mapping is essential for:

• New implant users after activation

• Children undergoing regular developmental upgrades

• Post-surgery device activation and fine-tuning

• Patients experiencing changes in hearing or discomfort

• Routine follow-ups to improve clarity and comfort

• Cases where speech or sound seems distorted or unclear

Mapping ensures your implant settings remain aligned with how your brain and auditory nerve respond over time.

What Is Mapping and Why Is It Important?

Mapping is the process of programming the internal and external parts of a cochlear implant to match the user’s hearing profile. Each electrode in the implant must be adjusted so it sends the right signal strength and frequency to the auditory nerve.

At Umang, we use three advanced mapping techniques:

• ART (Auditory Response Telemetry): Verifies that the implant is delivering signals correctly and that the auditory system is responding

• HRT (Hearing Response Threshold): Helps determine the softest sound level that a user can detect across different frequencies

• NRT (Neural Response Telemetry): Measures how the auditory nerve responds to electrical stimulation for precise neural-level programming

These techniques allow us to create a safe, accurate, and individualized sound map—especially useful for infants and non-verbal users.

The Mapping Process

Mapping is conducted in a quiet clinical setting and typically includes:

1. Initial Activation (post-surgery): First-time programming where the implant is switched on and baseline settings are created

2. Electrode Check & Response Testing: Using telemetry to measure how each electrode is functioning

3. Threshold & Comfort Level Setting: Determining the softest and loudest sounds you can hear comfortably

4. Real-Time Speech Testing: Verifying sound clarity and speech understanding through spoken word recognition

5. Ongoing Adjustments: Follow-up sessions are scheduled to adapt the map as the brain adjusts to hearing over time

Why Choose Umang Speech and Hearing Clinic?

Certified CI Mapping Experts: Over 20 years of cochlear implant care experience
Child-Friendly Approach: Specialized support for pediatric users with gentle, effective techniques
Advanced Tools: Equipped with the latest telemetry-based programming systems
Comprehensive Care: From activation to long-term mapping and speech rehabilitation
Patient Education: We guide you and your family through every stage of the mapping journey

Let’s Fine-Tune Your Hearing for Life

Cochlear implants unlock a world of sound—but precise mapping makes them life-changing. Book your programming session at Umang Speech and Hearing Clinic and hear the difference expert care can make.