Grand Rounds: Audiology Clinical Experiences in Guatemala, in partnership with the University of South Dakota
Course: #40896Level: Advanced 1.5 Hours 54 Reviews
In a grand rounds format, this course describes clinical experiences at a remote clinic in Nuevo Progresso, Guatemala. Presentations highlight distinctive patient encounters, explore the evidence supporting patient needs and outcomes, and examine the evidence-based practices implemented to address those needs.
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to explain how to set up a humanitarian trip to meet the needs of patients while providing evidence-based practice.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss how to evaluate and address unique patient needs in a remote audiology clinic.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe culturally-competent, adaptive communication strategies by reflecting on patient interactions in a multilingual and/or resource-limited environment.
Course created on July 30, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-30 Minutes | Topic 1 |
| 30-55 Minutes | Topic 2 |
| 55-80 Minutes | Topic 3 |
| 80-90 Minutes | Q&A |
Reviews
54 ReviewsPresented By
Lindsey E. Jorgensen
AuD, PhD
Professor, University of South Dakota
Lindsey Jorgensen is a Professor at the University of South Dakota where she teaches, does research, and sees patients clinically. Both, her area of research and clinic focus on the interaction between typical aging and atypical aging due to dementia/TBI on the use and function of hearing assistive technology. She teaches courses in amplification, counseling, advanced diagnostics, hearing technology, and rehabilitation. Additionally, she serves as the Chair for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders as well as the Clinic Director for the USD Speech and Hearing Clinics.
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Jennifer Phelan
AuD
Jennifer Phelan is an Assistant Professor of Practice and Audiology Clinic Coordinator at the University of South Dakota. Her clinical interests include diagnostics and treatment within pediatric audiology. As clinic coordinator, she strives to continually support the development of graduate clinicians and clinical educators.
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Karen Toole
AuD
Karen is a National Education and Training Specialist for Oticon. Dr. Toole has experience working in various settings serving both children and adults. She also has many years of industry experience supporting hearing care professionals, helping them grow and develop. She was an account manager at Oticon for four years prior to her current role as an Education & Training Specialist. Dr. Toole is passionate about helping people with hearing loss and has volunteered at a free hearing clinic and taught sign language to parents of newly diagnosed children. She has worked with a non-profit organization that supports families and individuals with hearing loss. She obtained her Au.D. degree from AT Still University.
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Cara Donovan
AuD
Cara Donovan is an Audiologist at Sounds of Life Hearing Center in Concord Township, OH. She sees patients including pediatrics and is involved in humanitarian work.
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Rachel Appleton
AuD AuD
Rachel Appleton is a co-owner of Pacific Hearing Services in Palo Alto, CA. She sees patients and is involved in the student initiative of humanitarian work.
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Katie Druyvestein
BS
Katie is a third year student at the University of South Dakota. She is originally from Juneau Alaska. She is interested in private practice.
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Andrea Galindo
BS
Andrea is a third year Doctor of Audiology student at Lamar University in Texas. She is interested in working with children and is fluent in Spanish.
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Meghan Kalhoefer
BS
Meghan is a third-year Doctor of Audiology student at Louisiana State University. She plans on working at an ENT practice or private practice with adult patients after she completes her education.
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Kaitlyn Burkamper
AuD
Kaitlyn Burkamper, AuD, is a recent graduate from the Northwestern University Doctor of Audiology program.
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Financial: Lindsey Jorgensen is employed by the University of South Dakota. Non-financial: Lindsey Jorgensen has various relationships with HA and verification companies for research and product development.
Financial: Jennifer Phelan is employed by the University of South Dakota. Non-financial: Jennifer Phelan has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Karen Toole is employed by Oticon. Non-financial: Karen Toole has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Cara Donovan is employed at Sounds of Life Hearing Center. Non-financial: Cara Donovan has no relevant non-financial disclosures.
Financial: Rachel Appleton is co-owner of Pacific Hearing Services. Non-financial: Rachel Appleton has no relevant non-financial disclosures.
Katie Druyvestein has no relevant financial or non-financial disclosures.
Andrea Galindo has no relevant financial nor non-financial disclosures.
Meghan Kalhoefer has no relevant financial nor non-financial disclosures.
Kaitlyn Burkamper has no relevant financial nor non-financial disclosures.
Sponsor Disclosure: This course is presented by the University of South Dakota in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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