IRENE W NDEGWA
Clinical Audiologist
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Clinical Audiologist with a proven track record at Nairobi Audiology Centre.Expert in fitting assistive hearing devices and conducting comprehensive auditory assessments. Demonstrated ability to enhance community awareness on hearing health, significantly improving patient outcomes through personalized care and advanced technological solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Audiologist
Nairobi Audiology Centre
01.2017 - Current
- Took ear impressions and molds, ordered instruments and fitted devices, performed Aided Thresholds Testing making adjustments for comfort and optimal functionality.
- Measured hearing acuity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients by performing pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry and immittance audiometry testing.
- Assessed integrity of auditory system by performing Auditory Brainstem Response audiometry and electrocochleography.
- Provided follow-up care, programming and monitoring for patients with hearing aids to guarantee proper functionality.
- Recommended and fitted assistive listening devices and protection devices to improve hearing.
- Administered and interpreted electrophysiological testing for infants and children to determine hearing levels.
- Created variety of custom ear mold products for patients.
- Counseled patients to discuss hearing loss concerns and candidacy for personal amplification devices, hearing aids and amplifiers.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Audiology And Hearing Therapy
School of AdvancedEducationResearch &Accreditation
Spain 02.2022 - 02.2023
Hearing Aid Acoustician -
Eduplex Training Institute
South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
Jomo Kenyatta University
Kenya 09.2014 - 09.2018
Skills
Otoacoustic emissions testing
Assistive Hearing Devices
Conditioned Play Audiometry
Pure Tone Audiometry
Speech Audiometry
Visual Reinforcement Audiometry
Fitting hearing aids
Behavioral Observation Audiometry
Aided Thresholds
Training
1. Starkey Africa Genesis Ai Training
January-2024
2. Webinar on Tinnitus Management- Starkey
Feb-2023
3. Hearing Aid Fitting- Operation Ear Drop
November -2022
4. Vestibular Test & Rehabilitation- Kenya Ear Nose and Throat Society
October-2022
Professional Associations
1. Kenya Society Of Audiology
Referee
1. Serah Ndegwa
Nairobi Audiology Centre
P.O.Box 216-00202
Nairobi,Kenya
+254721310657
Timeline
Master of Science - Clinical Audiology And Hearing Therapy
School of AdvancedEducationResearch &Accreditation
02.2022 - 02.2023
Clinical Audiologist
Nairobi Audiology Centre
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
Jomo Kenyatta University
09.2014 - 09.2018
Hearing Aid Acoustician -
Eduplex Training Institute
04.2001 -
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