Student - Deepening Connections: The Power of Personalized Care and Non-Profit Outreach in Private Practice Audiology

Friday, March 28, 2025

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM CST

Location: Rooms 228-230

Lead Presenter(s)

Jenna Vallario, AuD (she/her/hers)

Training and Development Manager
Entheos Audiology Cooperative,
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Disclosure(s): Financial - Entheos Audiology Cooperative, Inc: Employment (Ongoing); Nonfinancial – No nonfinancial relationships to disclose

Presenter(s)

LG

Laurel J. Gregory, MA

Director of Education & Research
Entheos Audiology Cooperative
Madison, Wisconsin

Disclosure(s): Financial: Entheos Audiology cooperative: Employment (Ongoing); Nonfinancial: Employee of Entheos Audiology Cooperative and I volunteer at Hearing The Call

Abstract:
Working in a private audiology practice offers unique benefits that are often not found in other healthcare settings. Audiologists in private practice enjoy greater autonomy, allowing them to forge meaningful connections, build lasting relationships, and deliver personalized care that addresses the individual needs of each patient. This environment allows professionals to make a more profound impact by offering tailored solutions and ongoing support. Furthermore, private practice offers the flexibility, freedom and feasibility to engage in both community outreach and global initiatives, allowing audiologists to fully embrace the core mission of their profession: helping individuals hear better, live fuller lives, and make a positive, lasting difference. This course will delve into the many rewarding opportunities that private practice provides.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to describe at least three key areas where private practice offers a unique opportunity for enhanced patient care
Participants will be able to discuss how engaging in community and global outreach can positively impact their own quality of life
Participants will be able to explain how great workplace autonomy can lead to improve patient care