...programs during and following WWII. The practice has expanded to include both diagnosis and treatment. Audiologists specialize in hearing and balance disorders. To become an audiologist, a doctoral degree is needed. It is an Au.D. earned from a program accredited by the CAA. These programs last at least 4 years. Audiologists held about 12,800 jobs in 2008, and about 13,000 jobs in 2012. Audiologists work with patients of all ages, from newborns to elderly. Keywords: Audiology CAREER RESEARCH ESSAY: CAREER DEVELOPMENT Audiology was born out of armed forces rehab programs during and following WWII, as many soldiers sustained injuries to their inner ears from loud noises. The practice was largely influenced by the invention of hearing aids-originally, audiologists could recommend amplification, but could not provide it. The Academy of Doctors of Audiology was formed in 1976, and audiologists moved beyond technician status. The practice then expanded to include both diagnosis and treatment. “Audiologists specialize in balance and hearing disorders. They diagnose hearing, neural, and balance disorders in patients from all age groups and recommend solutions to correct or cope with problems. To diagnose and correct balance and other hearing related problems, audiologists utilize computers, audiometers, and other hearing equipment. After diagnostic tests are completed, audiologists review test results along with other medical data to determine treatment options.” Things like loud...
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...October 15th 2008 “Arriana, you will be more profoundly deaf as you get older. Your hearing is in the spot where the hearing aids aren’t benefiting you anymore.” The audiologist said. The voice I remember hearing was heartless. “Would you rather be deaf and mute and signing the whole time? Not being aware of your surrounding? Or would you rather be able to hear and talk in the normal world?” The audiologist says it with no emotions. I thought my world died when Cincinnati Children’s audiologist told my Father and me. My diagnosis at the age of two revealed a profound and unexplainable hearing loss; however, I continued to function normally as I still do today. My hearing loss is severe to profound, so I was fitted with my first hearing aids. When I heard my first sound, I was amazed at the difference between my silence world and my new hearing world. I see that people take so much for granted because hearing is so natural, but I understand the challenge of matching words to sounds to communication which wasn’t fun at all. I was “muted” for a really long time. My mother would tell me that people would get in my face talking loudly, and I would get upset. I was just starting to talk at the age of 5. English is not my first language; American Sign Language is. I attended St. Rita’s School for The Deaf for about three years and is where I became fluent in ASL. As a Kindergartener, I went to a mainstream school, Clifton Elementary. I couldn’t understand the fact that all my friends...
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...p.7 Training Needs Analysis p.8 Recommendations p.10 Conclusion p.11 References p.12 Introduction The CEO of Sahali Professional Hearing Services (SPHS), located in Kamloops, British Columbia has hired me to work with their company as a learning consultant and a trainer. Their business is a hearing practice with the purpose of providing the highest standard of care and most innovative technology to their patients as they guide their patients through the process from hearing loss to hearing (Sahali Professional Hearing Services, 2013). I am personally interested in the hearing practice industry because of a close friend who has profound hearing loss and has always found it difficult to find an audiologist trained well enough to understand his needs and wants, and program a hearing aid to a satisfactory level. I am interested in SPHS because their website shows they understand the important roll training plays in being able to uniquely help and understand their clients. Learning Style Based on the Kolb model, my learning style is converging (McLeod, 2010), and the Vark model shows my learning style to be kinesthetic with an almost equally strong preference to read and write (Fleming, 2011). These models show that I have a strong preference of learning through the use of experience, technical practice, and hands on applications. This means that the most effective way for me to learn something is to simply dive in and experience it for...
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...Hearing Loss: An Increasing Problem Today’s youth have adopted a lifestyle revolving around technology. More and more teens and young adults have their own laptop computers, video game systems, and digital music players. The latter of which is causing an outcry from many experts. Hearing loss is more common than ever before with about 16% of Americans affected (Blue). Cranking up to volume on a music player for too long can have undesired consequences, most notably being premature hearing loss. Hearing loss resulting from listening to MP3 players too loudly is becoming an increasing problem among young adults and teenagers. Listeners need to turn down the volume on their devices if they want to save their hearing. Hearing loss in relation to music is a relatively new condition. Declining prices of MP3 players and the huge success of Apple’s IPod has put earbuds in an increasing number of American’s pockets, making the number of potential people exposed to loud music higher than ever before. The IPod can be the most dangerous of all music devices due to the design of its earbuds. Since the bud is directly in the ear, it has a stronger effect on hearing. At 80% of the maximum volume, it is safe to listen to IPods for only just over an hour per day. Compare this to over the ear headphones which can be safely listened to for almost 5 hours at the same volume level. Special sound-isolating headphones are a rapidly growing technology as well. These headphones keep all background...
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...Communication Strategies Communication Strategies Communication is the activity of conveying meaningful information. How that information is transmitted can come from several different means. Non-verbal, verbal, written and visual are just a few of the ways in which we communicate information to each other. As each person is different so is the way they communicate. Whether it is a gesture, hand shake, eye contact or a simple smile non-verbal communication is done with no words. This powerful way to communicate can be used by all people regardless of ability. Communicating with words is known as verbal communication. With verbal communication we must hope that the person in which we are communicating with can understand what we are saying. The tone of one’s voice can change the meaning of a statement without intention. Verbal communication is the hardest yet easiest of all communication. Written communication is that when words are in written forms. Written communication should be grammatically correct, organized and have good structure. Finally there is visual communication; this is what we can see with our eyes. Visual aids help us understand information in which we cannot otherwise understand. In healthcare today all types of communication are used to help with patients understanding of their care. As this field continues to grow, it is imperative to know the type of communication that is best for each individual as patient care is first priority. Non-Verbal...
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...people. Speech pathology is a relatively new profession. Many people believe that children suffering from a speech disorder will eventually grow out of it. However, this is not always the case. The profession first surfaced in the late 1940s, after World War II. Many soldiers returned from the frontlines with head wounds that limited or altered their ability to speak. Teachers, neurologists, and other doctors wanted to help the injured men, and a profession was born. Speech pathologists work with people who cannot speak clearly or at all. In America, this includes people who speak English as a second language. They also work with people who have problems with swallowing and eating. Speech and language pathologists often work alongside audiologists because speech problems are often accompanied with hearing issues. The speech pathologist tries to find what the cause of a patient’s speech problem might be. Speech pathologists evaluate the patient’s needs by using formal tests to discover his or her ability to create sounds. Once they have identified the problem, the...
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...But a lot of NPs choose to obtain a Doctor of Nursing Practice or a Ph.D. A strong background into science is recommended. You must also obtain a Registered Nursing(RN) license before becoming a NP. In order to obtain a RN license you have to pass the certification test called the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Important qualities NPs must have include good communication, critical-thinking, interpersonal and leadership skills, compassionate, very detail oriented and be resourceful. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual pay for NPs in May of 2015 is $98,190. NPs working in hospitals had the highest median wage in May 2015 earning $111,080. Projected growth in the employment of NPs from 2014 to 2024 is 31 percent. The demand for healthcare services contributes to this spike in people choosing to become a NP. There will be a need for APRNs as the baby boomer population ages. They perform some of the same services Physicians do but now they are being allowed to perform more services. Similar occupations include Audiologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physician Assistants, Physicians and Surgeons, RNs and Speech-Language...
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...Career path I am currently studying at Tresham College studying health and social care level 3. The entry requirement where the following A minimum of 4 GCSEs at C or above including English, maths and science OR an Intermediate Diploma (Level 2) in Health and Social Care at merit grade or above with a good reference OR a relevant Level 2 vocational qualification. I managed to get on this course as I done level 2 health and social care and gained a merit on this course. Mental health nursing Mental health nursing is often complex, demanding and very rewarding. As many as one in three people are thought to suffer some form of mental health problem. However, dealing with the human mind and behaviour is not an exact science. Therapeutic relationships Mental ill health is often brought on by a crisis in life such as depression after the death of a partner. However, depression is just one of the ranges of conditions that come under the heading of mental ill health. There are also neuroses, psychoses, psychological and personality disorders. Therapeutic relationships between the mental health nurse, those with mental ill health, and their families are critical to successful mental health nursing. Helping people back to mental health is also every bit as valuable and satisfying as caring for those with a physical illness. Core qualities and skills Your main tool as a mental health nurse will be the strength of your own personality and communication skills. You will need to...
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...THE SOUND VOICE © Shelagh Davies, M.Sc, S-LP(C) SOUND ADVICE Your guide to a strong, clear, easy voice 1. KEEP THE LARYNX HYDRATED To vibrate easily and resist injury, the vocal folds need to be kept moist, both internally and externally. Dry air, mouth breathing, smoking and certain drying medications all dry the vocal folds externally, while drinking too much caffeine or alcohol and not drinking enough water dries them internally. To make sure your vocal folds are well hydrated: DRINK: 8 to 10 glasses/day of non-caffeinated, non-alcoholic liquids. Drink more in hot weather and if you are exercising or using your voice a lot. Drink water: it’s the easiest and it’s what your system needs. How can you tell if you are drinking enough water? Follow the dieticians’ advice to “pee pale”. Check your urine – if it is pale yellow, you are well hydrated; if it is dark yellow and concentrated, reach for the water bottle. 8 - 10 cups daily STEAM: Breathing humidified air rehydrates the vocal folds from the outside. It can be useful if: • you have an upper respiratory infection • your throat feels tired or sore • you have been doing a lot of talking or singing. (We automatically breathe through the mouth and that dries out the vocal folds.) • you are in a dry environment, like an airplane or Saskatchewan. Steam for 5 to 10 minutes, twice a day. • Take a hot shower or bath • Put your face over a bowl of hot water and drape a towel over your head (you get a facial at the...
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...between them. The duties must be based on the caregiver’s abilities. The family should also take advantage of the many programs that are available to lessen their duties. These may include Meals on Wheels, respite care, adult daycare, caregiver support groups, etc. If Mrs. Ellis currently considered being in sound mind, this would be the perfect time to begin implementing many of the legal issues faced during the duration of the disease. If capable, talk with her support group to set up advanced directives. Instructional directives will allow her to communicate the types of life sustainable measures she wants performed, if any. I would also recommend the proxy directives be established at this time, having them available upon Mrs. Ellis becoming incompetent or incapacitated. Developing these legal terms early will be very helpful to both her and her family as the disease...
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...under suspicion. Well-known scandals of one of the major leading accounting firms in the United States Arthur Andersen coupled with alleged unethical acts committed by Enron have arouse the conscious of the public and stakeholders as to the moral decline and unethical posture of public accountants unveiled a decline in moral reasoning and ethical standards of public accountants (Dellaportas, 2006; Esmond-Kiger, 2004). Over the last few years, the accounting profession has been beaten up badly in the media, somewhat justifiably. The forces at work were numerous and complex and a variety of phenomena created the entire profession had its reputation tarnished. Some forces were not new: delivering services that acted to impair independence; becoming too cozy with clients, active participation in finding ways to circumvent accounting standards, and even simple greed. The profession has paid dearly for failing to meet the expectations of investors, creditors, and other users of financial statements. Finally, the public lose their trust and confidence on the accounting profession and thus, the professional standing of accountant is jeopardized. There are several ethical issues faced...
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...LEAD USER PROJECT HANDBOOK: A practical guide for lead user project teams INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Joan Churchill • Eric von Hippel • Mary Sonnack PREFACE When Joan Churchill, Mary Sonnack and I were doing lead user projects for our research in the 1990’s, we needed some standardized training materials for lead user project teams. We therefore wrote this handbook, and progressively revised it based upon field experience. Our final revisions were made in 1998. Then, our manuscript just sat there, as we all went on to other work. It is now 2009, and researchers and practitioners have learned a great deal more than we knew in 1998 about lead users, and how to run lead user projects. In a year or two, we expect that completely new handbooks will supersede this one. In particular, we are eagerly looking forward to one now being planned by Professors Christoph Hienerth and Marion Poetz of Copenhagen Business School. Still, while we are waiting for newer materials, we think that lead user teams, consultants, and teachers may well find something of value in what we wrote 10 years ago. Accordingly we are posting this book on the Web under a Creative Commons license that permits free downloading. It can be used in conjunction with 6 short lead user project training videos developed by Joan Churchill. These are also available on the Web for free downloading from http://mit.edu/evhippel/www/index...
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...1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Industry Overview The health care industry, or medical industry, is an aggregation of sectors within the economic system that provides goods and services to treat patients with curative, preventive, rehabilitative, and palliative care. Health economy is another term used to describe this field. It includes the generation and commercialization of goods and services lending themselves to maintaining and re-establishing health. The modern health care industry is divided into many sectors and depends on interdisciplinary teams of trained professionals and paraprofessionals to meet health needs of individuals and populations. The health care industry is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing industries. Consuming over 10 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) of most developed nations, health care can form an enormous part of a country's economy. For purpose of finance and management, the health care industry is typically divided into several areas. As a basic framework for defining the sector, the United Nations International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) categorizes the health care industry as generally consisting of: 1. Hospital activities 2. Medical and dental practice activities 3. "Other human health activities". This third class involves activities of, or under the supervision of, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, scientific or diagnostic laboratories, pathology clinics, residential health facilities, or other allied...
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...Annual Report 2011 Industrial Technology Institute Your Partner in Technological and Industrial Growth Contents ITI Quality Policy 1 Act & Legislation 2 Mandate 2 Vision 2 Mission 2 Board of Management and Committees 3 Organization Structure 4 Senior Management 5 Chairman’s Message 6 Executive Report 8 Performance Highlights 15 Quality Infrastructure 19 Accelerating Industrial Technology Development 22 Benchmarking for Competitiveness 28 Monitoring and Mitigating Pollution 33 Technology for Human welfare and Socio-economic Upliftment 37 Training Programs & Workshops 38 Capacity Building 40 New Initiatives 43 Corporate Awareness 46 Information for Industry 48 Awards and Recognition 52 Corporate Social Responsibility 54 Social, Welfare and Religious Activities 55 Publications, Presentations and Patents 57 Human Resources 62 Executive Staff 65 Financial Report 2011 Auditor's Report AG's Report Reply ITI Quality Policy “The management of the Industrial Technology Institute is unreservedly committed to maintain the ISO 17025 Quality Management System for the Testing and Calibration services and ISO 9000 Quality Management System for the entire Institute, in keeping with the National Quality Policy, thus providing customers with services of the highest professional standards. All ITI staff has been made fully...
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...1.0 INTRODUCTION Children exhibit differences from one another in terms of their physical attributes (e.g., some are shorter, some are stronger) and learning abilities (e.g., some learn quickly and are able to remember and use what they have learned in new situations; others need repeated practice and have difficulty maintaining and generalizing new knowledge and skills). The differences among most children are relatively small, enabling these children to benefit from the general education program. The physical attributes and/or learning abilities of some children, however—those called exceptional children—differ from the norm (either below or above) to such an extent that they require an individualized program of special education and related services to fully benefit from education. The term exceptional children according to Heward, W. L. (2006 ) includes children who experience difficulties in learning as well as those whose performance is so superior that modifications in curriculum and instruction are necessary to help them fulfill their potential. Thus, exceptional children is an inclusive term that refers to children with learning and/or behavior problems, children with physical disabilities or sensory impairments, and children who are intellectually gifted or have a special talent. Although the terms impairment, disability, and handicap are sometimes used interchangeably, they are not synonymous. Impairment refers to the loss or reduced function of a particular body...
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