Learning Contract

 Name:  Alyssa Raymond   
Internship Hours per/wk: 10-12 hours
Internship Placement: Rhode Island Physicians of Ear, Nose, and Throat
Internship Supervisor: Dr. Sara Acciardo
Job Title: Audiology/Student-intern   

            Background

I decided to choose this internship because ever since I was a little girl I have had a passion for anything related to the ear. My mother and I were both born with a hearing loss, which led us to wear hearing aids. Growing up with a hearing loss has given me this passion to help others who suffer from the same thing. I wish to be able to share my own personal experiences with others and let them know that suffering from any consequences of a hearing loss does not make them any different from anyone else in the world. Hence, this is why I decided to pursue with this internship; mainly to learn and prepare myself for the real world in the field of audiology.

OBJECTIVES 

OBJECTIVE #1: Understand how the auditory and vestibular systems correlate with hearing and balance examination

 

Activities/Resources:

  • Shadow supervisor during patients VNG testing
  • Review multiple report samples to have better understanding on how it works
  • Review background information recieved from supervisor

Evidence:

  • Create pamphlets  describing the relationship between auditory and vestibular nerves in realtion to hearing and balance, along with examples of the techniques  used for VNG testing

 OBJECTIVE #2: Accurately interpret an audiogram

Activities/Resources:

  •  Observe supervisor during audio testing on patients
  • Seek advice from professional career mentor
  • Create mapping key to develop an insight on the different types of hearing loss
  • Understand the symbols of an audiogram

Evidence: 

  • Create example of an audio-gram with mapping key
  • Develop a pamphlet describing the different types of hearing loss, along with recommendations regarding the patients type of hearing aid that may be needed
  • Create a detailed diagram that visually describes the difference between air conduction and bone conduction
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INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Duties:

  • Observe my supervisor during hearing testing and VNG testing
  • Shadow my supervisor during hearing aid fittings, repairs and cleanings
  • Be able to read an audiogram
  • Perform tympanometry to determine middle ear function
  • Acknowledge the variety of recommendations used for patients (Ex: hearing aids)
  • Be able to interpret an audio trouble-shooting
  • Provide effective communication with patients

Evaluations/Methods: 

  • My supervisor will be evaluating me by my performance, how I ask questions and how I work with patients in the future.

Internship Weekdays:  Thursday and Friday 9-3

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