Various Testing Methods to Diagnose Pediatric Hearing Loss
Session Number
Internship
Advisor(s)
Richard Novy
Paige Gallagher
Location
IN2 Commons
Discipline
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Start Date
17-4-2024 9:40 AM
End Date
17-4-2024 9:55 AM
Abstract
Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, I have had the opportunity to intern at a school for children with hearing loss and understand more about the methodology and function of various hearing tests. In a school setting, I worked with children ages 2 to 7 and consequently administered only specific tests relevant to their age group. Additionally, I also learned about the different devices that are used to aid hearing and the criteria to be considered for each. The methodology of the tests as well as working with the software was also something that I learned to do. Another aspect is patient care and troubleshooting which is exceedingly important while working in the pediatric field, as children can sometimes be unpredictable and uncooperative. Overall, this experience served as a fantastic first look into what the field of pediatric audiology entails and some of the nuances that are not discussed in formal settings.
Various Testing Methods to Diagnose Pediatric Hearing Loss
IN2 Commons
Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, I have had the opportunity to intern at a school for children with hearing loss and understand more about the methodology and function of various hearing tests. In a school setting, I worked with children ages 2 to 7 and consequently administered only specific tests relevant to their age group. Additionally, I also learned about the different devices that are used to aid hearing and the criteria to be considered for each. The methodology of the tests as well as working with the software was also something that I learned to do. Another aspect is patient care and troubleshooting which is exceedingly important while working in the pediatric field, as children can sometimes be unpredictable and uncooperative. Overall, this experience served as a fantastic first look into what the field of pediatric audiology entails and some of the nuances that are not discussed in formal settings.