Katie Comer
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
I am a conscientious and versatile audiologist with six years of experience working in hearing healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and four years of experience as an audiologist for the NHS in Scotland.
At the heart of my work as an audiologist lie ethical practice and patient-centred care.
I am committed to the provision of equitable and culturally appropriate hearing healthcare.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
NZAS Audiometrist/Provisional Audiologist
Hearing Excellence
01.2022 - Current
Provisional Audiometrist/NZAS Audiometrist
Triton Hearing
10.2019 - 12.2021
Provisional Audiometrist
House Of Hearing
07.2018 - 09.2019
Audiologist
National Health Service
07.2013 - 12.2017
Education
Master of Audiology (Dist) -
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ07.2023
Hearing Aid Aptitude -
University of Southampton
Southampton08.2017
Paediatric Audiology - Continuous Professional Development Certification
University of Manchester
Manchester06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Audiology
Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh07.2013
Skills
- Adult diagnostic audiological methods including pure tone and speech audiometry, immittance audiometry, otoacoustic emission testing
- Evaluation of the psycho-social impact of hearing impairment
- Awareness of Māori greeting and interaction in a healthcare setting
- Identification of and referral to social services and voluntary organisations in response to each identified client need Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Identification of clients who require onward referral to GP, otolaryngology or for cochlear implant assessment
- Prescription, verification and validation of digital hearing aids Experience with CROS/biCROS systems, bone anchored hearing aids and clients who use a bimodal hearing solution of cochlear implant and hearing aid
- Client and family/whānau counselling and guidance in the development of effective listening strategies
- Tinnitus management
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the University of Canterbury Master's Scholarship.
- Recipient of the Master of Audiology clinical excellence prize.
Timeline
NZAS Audiometrist/Provisional Audiologist
Hearing Excellence
01.2022 - Current
Provisional Audiometrist/NZAS Audiometrist
Triton Hearing
10.2019 - 12.2021
Provisional Audiometrist
House Of Hearing
07.2018 - 09.2019
Audiologist
National Health Service
07.2013 - 12.2017
Master of Audiology (Dist) -
University of Canterbury
Hearing Aid Aptitude -
University of Southampton
Paediatric Audiology - Continuous Professional Development Certification
University of Manchester
Bachelor of Science - Audiology
Queen Margaret University
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