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Professional Development in Audiology: From Observation to Mentorship

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1.  Which of the following best defines the term “mentor?” A person who watches or notices something A practicing clinician who gives personal instruction, training, and supervision to student clinicians An experienced and trusted adviser A person looked to by others as an example to be imitated

2.  Which of the following best defines the term “preceptor?” A person looked to by others as an example to be imitated An experienced and trusted adviser A person who watches or notices something A practicing clinician who gives personal instruction, training, and supervision to student clinicians

3.  Which of the following topic areas are recommended to review with newly-assigned student clinicians in a clinical setting? Introduction to key staff members in the clinic Preferred form of address for clinical instructor The student’s previous clinical experiences, self-perceived strengths, and goals for the duration of the clinical placement All of the above

4.  Under the supervision-questioning-feedback model, which would be the most appropriate question to ask an advanced (D3) student? Why did you decided to use broadband noise as the stimulus for this patient’s tinnitus sound generator? How do you calculate pure tone average? What is the frequency of the probe tone used during tympanometry for adult patients? How do you administer the QuickSIN?

5.  Which of the following areas are recommended to discuss with your mentor/mentee to help ensure a successful relationship? Meeting frequency Long- and short-term goal setting Expectations (what are you hoping to learn/gain) All of the above