Audiologist Personal Statement

Today’s speech pathologists are faced with many challenges. However, the field of speech therapy is unique in that when the speech pathologist overcomes a challenges is more often that not a significant triumph in the patients life. It is of massive importance for speech therapist have the following traits good interpersonal skills, the ability to take another’s perspective and problem solving skills.

During my interview with Speech Pathologist, Deborah Kirsch, I learned countless details about the Speech Pathology career field. When we first began talking, I learned that Mrs. Kirsch works out of a company called “Professional Therapy Services”, where she is contracted out to work for “Eunice Smith Nursing Home” which is located in Alton, Illinois. She has been working at this facility for about a year. She is a newly found graduate from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and she graduated in May 2011. Another thing that I learned about Mrs. Kirsch is that she originally did not go to school to become a speech pathologist, this was a career that she found later in life. After she had graduated from SIUE, the first time with a bachelors in Psychiatry, she started working at a nursing home around this area. She came to know a Speech Pathologist that worked there and she quickly found the field very fascinating. She had always been driven to help others, and she witnessed some of the exercises being done with individuals at the nursing home and decided to go back to school to get her masters in Speech Pathology.

The opportunity to observe the work overview of a Speech Pathologist, has tremendously solidified my interest in this field. At the Diana Rogovin Speech Center at Brooklyn College, I observed clients of various ages with different speech language disorders including articulation, language, voice, fluency and accent modification. Observing clinicians at the speech center gave me the opportunity to learn how important client-clinician interaction is for the session and how essential it is to build a good relationship with the client. Although I learned the

My interest in Sonography first stemmed from another career interest in computers. I gained my problem solving skills at a young age through using computers. I was able to decipher different codes and morph them into something new. When something went amiss with the computer I would know what procedure to use in order to fix the computer. I loved the feeling of taking something broken and making it full of potential again. However, I knew I wanted to do something more than working with technology. I also had an interest in the medical field. I loved visiting the doctor. I was fascinated how the doctors and nurses could use their problem solving skills as well as their compassion to change someone’s life. I wanted to make a difference in people’s

Language is beautiful and wondrous phenomenon. Not only is it a crucial component in everyday communication, but it also accentuates the culture of those that speak it. As a student pursuing a career in speech-language pathology, the aspects of communication, such as language, are the pillars of my future profession and will be deeply embedded into my daily life. There are many reasons I have chosen this path, but my childhood friend, Jasmine, can be accredited with my finishing decision to become a speech-language pathologist. When I was in elementary school, Jasmine was one of my closest friends, but I did not always get to play with her at recess because she frequently had to see an audiologist, or go to speech therapy. Jasmine had a congenital

CSD 363 is a practicum course that gives students the opportunity to provide schools with free speech and hearing screenings. This class is mutually beneficial, seeing that students have an undergraduate opportunity to start practicing skills typically developed in graduate school, and that families receive valuable services for free. The screenings given are comprised of two parts: the Fluharty Speech and Language test, and an audiology pure tone screening including a look in the ears with an otoscope. Under the supervision of a licensed supervisor, students will be giving these screenings and making recommendations about further evaluations if necessary.

I had a dream of a career that would allow me to utilize my skills, my motivation to help others, and would catalyze change. Speech-language pathology has allowed me to lead my life with purpose, the purpose of empowering others. This empowerment is gained by my assistance in overcoming speech related deficits and disorders as a speech-language pathologist

Two pt verifier name and dob confirmed Call to address referral request to audiology. Pt states that for a couple of weeks he have not been able to hear in his right ear with his hearing aid. Pt states that he change the battery and filter in the hearing aids but still can not hear. Pt denies fever,chills, ringing in the ears, or feeling off balance. Informed the pt that an audiology referral was placed; once approved CAMO will notified him to assist with scheduling an appt. Pt agrees and verbalized understanding.

I was raised in an environment where differences were not only valued, but regarded as unique as a person’s fingerprint and important to understand. To recognize and accept these differences, whether they be cultural, experiential, in beliefs, or even personal, was a way to better understand your own beliefs and experiences. Growing up with a sibling with developmental disabilities meant that my own experience was different from that of my peers, yet it placed me in a position where I desired to make a difference to people around me. It also pushed me to learn more about not only differences, but also about cultural expression from around the world. These desires I find are reflected throughout my work experiences in different communities and

Being a Linguistics/Speech Pathology major at Temple University meant a lot of my classes were voice and sound related. I can’t begin to describe the weird sounds and phrases we had to produce with our mouths. Learning this way really helped because learning where my alveolar ridge is and how a specific

Throughout my years of high school, I found that the time spent in the classroom learning was enjoyable, but also served as a crucial stepping stone to further my education. In math classes, I learned how to problem solve and developed analytical skills. Through the Chemistry and Physics classes, I found an interest in learning about the science I encounter in ordinary life situations. In addition, I gained a pivotal passion for agriculture by taking agriculture classes. From my positive experiences in agriculture, science, and math classes, I found the ideal combination of these interests in my intended career path of

Justification for selection of Dr. Minaya includes his experience supervising Audioologists from August 2014 to present. Duties comprise of assignment of duties such as, performance evaluations, inservicing and collaboration with other staff, education of Audiologists and Telehealth experience. After graduating with a Doctorate in Audiology, Dr. Minaya

I have observed Audiology to be an extraordinarily engaging course. Hearing is often underestimated which can lead to severely detrimental consequences to a person’s complete lifestyle. This sensitive and emphatic approach to the patients need and the relationship that is created from this is something that I find truly inspiring. Caring for my grandfather who suffers from sensorineural hearing loss has given me direct exposure of this. An experience which I value highly.

In High School I never sought out any guidance or even think about what I wanted to do with my life. It wasn’t until my sister was diagnosed with acoustic neuroma, a brain tumor that threatened her life, that I opened my eyes. Seeing my once unyielding sister lay on a hospital bed made me realized that everyday isn’t guaranteed and that you have to make the most of your time while you still can. Therefore, I set a goal for myself to strive for excellence when I was in college and to get accepted into the University of Maryland (UMD).

One way to make this activity harder: The clinician can speak at a faster pace. Or Mr. Kremer can only use his cochlear implant when testing. His hearing aid in his left ear will be removed or turned off.