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To shed light on the future of audiology, we have interviewed three experts: a career counselor, the president of an ENT instrument factory, and a first aid training director. They told us that audiology is not a dying profession but that new technologies will force audiologists to adapt their business model. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dbVGzzsn

The new Oticon Intent is here! Check out my comprehensive review to learn about one of the most exciting recent hearing aid releases and learn if Intent is right for you! https://lnkd.in/gM8eqkHs #oticon #oticonintent #hearingaids #techreview

Someone shared a screenshot of the candidancy criteria of a particular BSHAA accredited #earwaxremoval course in an earlier post of mine, to which I replied this list is not exhaustive. Minutes later I received the below message from an employee of a high-street hearing centre that utilises the services of this course. They have requested I share but in redacted form. I know *many* employees of high-street hearing centres are now concerned whether the company they work for are indeed training non-clinical and lay people when it comes to ears to perform ear wax removal. I strongly recommend if you have any concerns to please contact senior management for clarification. Better still, it is now a great opportunity for the high-street hearing centres to publicly stipulate who they exactly train to perform ear wax removal. The public also have a right to know because many are unsuspectingly assuming it is an Audiologist who is performing their procedure, when this is clearly not always the case.

The new Oticon Intent is here! Check out my comprehensive review to learn about one of the most exciting recent hearing aid releases and learn if Intent is right for you! https://lnkd.in/g_XqEEwE #oticon #oticonintent #hearingaids #techreview

Happy Anniversary to 'Speech Language Pathways'! Parents, there is no better person to guide your child's care than Haley DenHartog Tsolak. And, her exerptise doesn't stop with your child's care-she can coach you, too! Check out her speech therapy offerings and parent coaching sessions below! #SpeechTherapy #AAC #GestaltLanguageProcessing

MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND SIGN UP TODAY...... The Colorado Office of Audiology Licensure and Colorado Office of Hearing Aid Provider Licensure will hold a virtual Stakeholder Meeting on July 31, 2023. The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the Director to receive feedback on what conflicts, if any, exist between the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 and Colorado state rules and regulations. Meeting Information Stakeholder Meeting: Monday, July 31, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. Meeting Notice Ways to Participate Webinar Registration Written Comments (Link will be updated weekly as comments are received.) Submit Written Comments: If you cannot attend the meeting/hearing virtually or wish to make written comments rather than speaking, you may email your written comments to dora_dpo_rulemaking@state.co.us. Please submit your written comments by Thursday, July 27, 2023. Meeting Format Comments provided at the Stakeholder Meeting will be limited to the above referenced topics. All written comments will be provided to the Board before the Board considers adopting the proposed rules. If you have any questions or concerns about stakeholder input or the rulemaking process, please send them to dora_dpo_rulemaking@state.co.us. #csha.co #speechlanguagepathologist #audiologist #speechtherapy #audiology #slp # #slp2be #aud2be #coloradotherapists #colorado #education #advocacy #community

What are your goals for 2024? If you've been considering a career as a hearing aid specialist, here's your sign! Enroll in our training course to get started on the right foot with a team of instructors who want to help support you every step of the way!! #letsropeup #newyear #hearingaidspecialist #hearingaiddispenser #hearinghealthcaretraining

**OPEN REQUEST** I believe it is now well-established that many high-street hearing centres (and also some independents I may add) are training unqualified lay people (when it comes to ears) both from non-clinical and clinical backgrounds to perform #earwaxremoval. In doing so, they are seriously devaluing and not fully appreciating the procedural and diagnostics risks associated with #earwaxremoval. I can therefore only imagine the decision-makers at these entities either do not perform ear wax removal themselves, or are light years better and more knowledgeable about ear wax removal than all of the ENT Specialists who I have either spoken to on this matter, or that have liked and/or commented on my various posts. I am just left speechless as to how the most invasive procedure I perform as a qualified Audiologist has been made a mockery of by the abovementioned. However, I now realise the problem may just be that I am not very good or confident myself in performing #earwaxremoval. Therefore, I send an open request to the high-street hearing companies who are involved in the above practices (or indeed any independent companies), whether I could shadow one of their experts to learn more and to see whether I’ve got this all terribly wrong. I realise this may come across as bit of a strange request, considering I’ve heard through the grapevine some of you advise your experts to watch my videos as part of their training.

🌟 Key Interview Questions for Audiology Candidates 🌟 Finding the right audiologist is essential for excellent patient care. Here are some crucial questions to ask during interviews: 👂 Clinical Experience: Describe your experience with various audiological assessments and treatments. 🏥 Patient Care Philosophy: How do you approach patient-centered care? 🔧 Technical Skills: Which audiology equipment and software are you proficient in? 🗣 Interpersonal Skills: How do you communicate complex information to patients and families? 🧩 Problem-Solving: Describe a time when you developed a treatment plan for a patient with unique needs. 📚 Professional Development: What continuing education or certifications have you pursued recently? 👩⚖️ Ethics: Can you discuss a situation where you made an ethical decision in your practice? 💡 Motivation: What inspired you to pursue a career in audiology? Asking these questions can help you find candidates who are qualified, fit well with your team, and are committed to exceptional patient care. #HiringTips #InterviewQuestions #Audiology #AudiologyUSA #AudiologyStaffing #AudiologyRecruitment

Hard work and dedication are essential for achieving your career goals (duh). But, have you ever considered the importance of playtime? As a medical school preceptor, I recently taught a student who was studying her ass off and determined to excel on her Ob/Gyn shelf exam. However, I knew that making time for play was just as crucial. Initially, she was skeptical, but once I explained the scientific proof that play makes us smarter, she started to seriously consider it’s importance. So, remember to take breaks and have fun, it will be the key to your success! #playhard #CareerGoals #PlayTime #physician #healthcare