Independent Audiologists Australia is delighted to present this FREE webinar event, supported by AT Still University. Recording now available to view at your convenience!
If you are interested in working at the top of your scope, striving for clinical excellence and autonomy, and gaining a broader and deeper understanding of your potential as an Audiologist, this one is for you!
Registrants gain insight into the evolution and future outlook of the Audiology profession across the globe. We discuss the crucial role Audiologists play in supporting community needs, advancing research, and defining our professional identity at what is a pivotal juncture for the sector in Australia and globally.
This session also covers the various educational pathways in Audiology, from Master’s degrees and post-Master’s mentoring to specialised non-degree courses and postgraduate qualifications . Whether you're considering an AuD, a PhD, an MBA, or just keen to expand your clinical and/or business acumen to include specific areas like telehealth, branding, vestibular or tinnitus management, this webinar offers valuable insights to help bring your professional development goals into focus, and shape the future of Audiology.
About our presenter:
Andrea Ruotolo, AuD, is an Associate Professor and Program Director of the Post-Professional Doctor of Audiology Program at A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS). Dr. Ruotolo received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Indiana University and her doctor of audiology degree from ATSU-ASHS. She has provided academic and clinical instruction at Portland State University and ATSU, where she has been recognized for teaching excellence. She has an extensive background in adult and pediatric assessment, amplification, and aural rehabilitation. Her professional experience includes hospital and medical settings, school settings, and private non-profit facilities. She has participated as an off-campus preceptor supporting local programs throughout her career and has frequently in-serviced nurses, physicians, and support staff on audiology-related issues. Dr. Ruotolo has presented courses on hearing science, amplification, pediatric audiology, vestibular disorders, educational audiology, professional issues, counseling, adult amplification, adult aural rehabilitation, and embryology and genetic conditions. She has served as a board member and Educational Committee Chair for the Oregon Academy of Audiology.