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Mary Kassa - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Audiology Private Practice: What Students Should Consider.
    Seminars in hearing, 2019
    Co-Authors: Mary Kassa
    Abstract:

    Students who have graduated from a Doctor of Audiology program are qualified to practice as audiologists as determined by university standards, national examination, and state licensure; however, being qualified to practice Audiology does not necessarily mean a person is ready to open a private practice. Students may have had a few business or clinic management courses and may have had the opportunity to rotate through private practices; however, these few experiences would not sufficiently prepare them for the realities of owning and operating a business. This article will describe the attributes of an entrepreneur as well as some of the important issues students may wish to consider prior to taking on the responsibility of being the owner of an Audiology private practice.

Rachel Zhao - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Julia P Andrews - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Audiology Assistants in Private Practice.
    Seminars in hearing, 2016
    Co-Authors: Teri A Hamill, Julia P Andrews
    Abstract:

    Using Audiology assistants allows a practice to meet the expected increase in patient demand in a cost-effective manner, without compromise to quality of patient care. Assistants are particularly valuable in private practice settings that have an emphasis in amplification, as many of the tasks involved do not require the unique skills of the doctor of Audiology. Regulatory considerations, methods of training, and scope of practice of the assistant are discussed.

B Godey - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • training outcomes for Audiology students using virtual reality or traditional training methods
    PLOS ONE, 2020
    Co-Authors: D Bakhos, John J Galvin, Jeanmarie Aoustin, Mathieu Robier, Sandrine Kerneis, Garance Bechet, Norbert Montembault, Stephane Laurent, B Godey
    Abstract:

    Due to limited space and resources, it can be difficult to train students on audiological procedures adequately. In the present study, we compared Audiology training outcomes between a traditional approach and a recently developed immersive virtual reality (VR) approach in Audiology students. Twenty-nine first-year Audiology students participated in the study; 14 received traditional training ("TT group"), and 15 received the VR training ("VRT group"). Pre- and post-training evaluation included a 20-item test developed by an Audiology educator. Post-training satisfaction and self-confidence were evaluated using Likert scales. Mean post-training test scores improved by 6.9±9.8 percentage points in the TT group and by 21.1±7.8 points in the VRT group; the improvement in scores was significant for both groups. After completing the traditional training, the TT group was subsequently trained with the VR system, after which mean scores further improved by 7.5 points; there was no significant difference in post-VR training scores between the TT and VRT groups. After training, the TT and VRT groups completed satisfaction and self-confidence questionnaires. Satisfaction and self-confidence ratings were significantly higher for the VR training group, compared to the traditional training group. Satisfaction ratings were "good" (4 on Likert scale) for 74% of the TT group and 100% of the VRT group. Self-confidence ratings were "good" for 71% of the TT group and 92% of the VRT group. These results suggest that a VR training approach may be an effective alternative or supplement to traditional training for Audiology students.

Teri A Hamill - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Audiology Assistants in Private Practice.
    Seminars in hearing, 2016
    Co-Authors: Teri A Hamill, Julia P Andrews
    Abstract:

    Using Audiology assistants allows a practice to meet the expected increase in patient demand in a cost-effective manner, without compromise to quality of patient care. Assistants are particularly valuable in private practice settings that have an emphasis in amplification, as many of the tasks involved do not require the unique skills of the doctor of Audiology. Regulatory considerations, methods of training, and scope of practice of the assistant are discussed.