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Chicken and the Egg-Learning…… by T.L. 3rd Year Audiology Doctoral Student

If there is one thing I know for certain in life, it is that we never stop learning and that being excited to learn new information can make the task of learning significantly easier. As the current audiology doctoral intern here at Family Hearing and Balance Centers, learning is quite literally my job while I am here. While there are some subjects or skills that I am confident in and simply require the practice accrued with time in the field, there are other areas that I have yet to garner much experience in that I am excited to learn about in my time here. My practical education in tinnitus thus far has consisted of asking the appropriate questions during case history, giving a tinnitus questionnaire when it is reported as bothersome or interrupts ones’ life, and engaging the tinnitus masker on hearing aids when appropriate.

Not many practices work with or dispense the multiple tinnitus treatment/therapy options the audiologists work with here. Going through the Neuromonics software and how it works to lessen the response of the limbic system with Dr. Welman was fascinating. Prior to that, I did not fully understand the near ‘chicken and the egg’ relationship tinnitus and stress responses can have.

Thank you T.L. for sharing this with us!


 

Written by:
Rich
Published on:
September 24, 2019
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Categories: Blog Categories Go Here, Community Outreach, Educational, Hearing, Hearing Aids, Miscellaneous, Misophonia, New Technology, Patient care, Philosophy, Slider, Testimonials, TinnitusTags: American Tinnitus Association, ASHA American Speech and Hearing Association, Audiologist, Dr. Richard S. Reikowski, ear doctor, family hearing and balance center.cardinal hearing centers, hearing doctor, hearing loss, Hearing Sensitivity, Neuromonics Oasis, OasisPro, Ohio Academy of Audiology, solutions for hearing loss, Tinnitus assessment and Tinnitus Treatment, tinnitus relief

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  1. Rich Reikowski

    September 24, 2019 at 7:50 am

    Fantastic sharing T.L! We are very happy to have you with our practice and that this experience is fruitful for your future work as an Audiologist!

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  2. Kelly Workman

    September 24, 2019 at 7:58 am

    Way to go T.L., we all learn new things every day! Soak it in!

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    • Rich Reikowski

      September 25, 2019 at 6:15 am

      Very true Kelly. We all do.

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  3. Gail

    September 24, 2019 at 11:57 am

    Thank you for sharing, T.L., and good luck!

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    • Rich Reikowski

      September 25, 2019 at 6:15 am

      Thanks Gail for commenting!

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  4. Dale Hansen

    September 25, 2019 at 8:58 am

    As one progresses in their life experiences, it is so important to be aware that one has something to learn, and to look for that treasure. I start my day looking for that Radical Amazement.

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  5. Lisa

    September 25, 2019 at 10:03 am

    Love this! I look forward to learning something new each time I step into the office.

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    • Rich Reikowski

      October 8, 2019 at 11:03 am

      Thank you and so nice to say and also to hear Lisa!

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  6. Amy

    October 9, 2019 at 9:47 am

    We are excited to have a new fresh young mind with us. We can all learn a lot from each other.

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    • Rich Reikowski

      October 10, 2019 at 6:26 am

      Yes, well said. A new Audiologist to be!

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