SPHC 216
Research Areas
1) Induction loops, TV ALDs, remotes
2)Hearing aid components and maintenance
3) Amplified/caption phones, government
phone programs
4)Bluetooth Assistive Devices and HA
phone apps
5)Government assistance programs
6)Noise Induced Hearing Loss
7)Hearing protection/Musician’s Ear Plugs
8)Medications/pharmacology/ototoxicity
Clinical Specialties
1)Comprehensive diagnostic hearing evaluations pediatric through geriatric
2)Evaluation, fitting, verification, and modification of hearing aids,
FM systems, and Bluetooth/wireless equipment
3)Cerumen Management
4)Tinnitus Evaluations
5)Aural (Re)habilitation
6)Texas Workforce Commission hearing evaluations and
hearing aid services
7)Hearing Protection/Musician’s Earplug evaluations and fittings.
Special Projects
Audiology Practicum Coordinator – Coordinate on- and off-site audiology clinical rotations for all 1st through 3rd year doctoral students within our program. Continually seek to secure and maintain exceptional sites to ensure our students are well rounded, prepared, and highly sought after for 4th year externship positions.
Adult and pediatric diagnostics; Adult amplification; Aural rehabilitation; Assistive technology