On the Ear: An Audiology Podcast

The all-things audiology, hearing loss, and communication podcast, where inspiring guests provide new insights to the ever-evolving world of hearing and balance.

About the show

Audiology is a rapidly advancing field, and it can be challenging to keep up! Join audiologist and clinical assistant professor Dr. Dakota Sharp, Au.D., CCC-A, on his journey to interview colleagues and experts about all things audiology and communication. Together, you’ll explore the techniques, new insights, and challenges that come from the study and treatment of hearing and balance. Each episode of On the Ear is worth .1 ASHA CEU for audiology after completing the accompanying audio course, visit SpeechTherapyPD.com/Ear for more to start earning.

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Episodes

  • Episode 9: Incorporating Tinnitus Care into Your Practice - for Beginners! - Maria Morrison, AuD, FAAA

    December 18th, 2020  |  57 mins 32 secs

    Guest: Maria Morrison, AuD, FAAA - Dr. Morrison discusses how audiologists who do not currently provide tinnitus evaluations and care can incorporate simple elements of best practice to meet the needs of a majority of patients with tinnitus. She includes tips for counseling and evaluations, and how she navigates providing tinnitus care and seeking reimbursement in the realm of her private practice.

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    Episode 8: A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Private Practice - Liz White, AuD, ABA Certified

    December 4th, 2020  |  57 mins 5 secs

    Guest: Liz White, AuD, ABA Certified - Dr. White details her experience in opening her own private practice that focuses on patient-centered care and utilizes evidence-based practice. She provides insights into the challenges and rewards of this specialized form of practice, first steps for audiologists interested in a similar path, and pitfalls to watch out for on the road to ownership.

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    Episode 7: Navigating Unilateral Hearing Loss as an Audiologist with Single Sided Deafness - Sofia Roller, AuD​

    November 13th, 2020  |  1 hr 3 mins

    Guest: Sofia Roller, AuD​ - Dr. Roller describes her experience as a clinical audiologist with congenital single sided deafness (SSD), and its impact on her patient experience and clinical technique. She discusses current options for patients with unilateral hearing loss (UHL), including CRoS and bone-anchored hearing aids, as well as offers counseling tips to help patients become better self-advocates.

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    Episode 6: Expanding Candidacy for Pediatric Cochlear Implants - Lisa Park, AuD, CCC-A

    October 16th, 2020  |  53 mins 20 secs

    Guest: Lisa Park, AuD, CCC-A - Dr. Park reviews the progression of pediatric cochlear implant candidacy, including research that has led to modern expanded indications. She discusses current candidacy guidelines, the challenges of insurance coverage, and how families can be counseled through the cochlear implantation process.

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    Episode 5: Successfully Collaborating with Interpreters - Kelly Murphy, AuD

    October 5th, 2020  |  51 mins 47 secs

    Guest: Kelly Murphy, AuD - Dr. Murphy shares her experience working with interpreters as a pediatric audiologist. She describes best practices for working with interpreters, provides critical insights and advice from her personal experience, and includes specific cases that proposed a complex challenge for interpretation.

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    Episode 4: The Critical Role of Undergraduate Research in CSD - Erin Piker, AuD, PhD, CCC-A

    September 18th, 2020  |  54 mins 25 secs

    Guest: Erin Piker, AuD, PhD, CCC-A - Dr. Piker describes her current lab structure, where CSD undergraduates, AuD students, and PhD students work collaboratively to conduct vestibular research. She explains the importance of undergraduate involvement in research, both for future SLPs and Audiologists. Additionally, she provides helpful insights into her research on the connection between diabetes and the vestibular system.

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    Episode 3: Listening and Learning to Read: The Impact of Hearing Loss on Literacy - Krystal Werfel, PhD, CCC-SLP

    September 4th, 2020  |  1 hr 1 min

    Guest: Krystal Werfel, PhD, CCC-SLP - Dr. Werfel discusses her current research regarding the acquisition of literacy for children with hearing loss who use spoken language. Her studies examine what early literacy skills look like for children with hearing loss, how minimal hearing loss (often undetected) can impact reading skills, and considerations for these children in a post-COVID-19 world.

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    Episode 2: Reaching Those in Need: Mobile Pediatric Audiology - Melanie Morris, AuD, CCC-A

    August 21st, 2020  |  48 mins 45 secs

    Guest: Melanie Morris, AuD, CCC-A - Dr. Morris and Dr. Sharp discuss Georgia’s new Mobile Audiology Program, which seeks to identify, diagnose, and treat the most underserved children across the state. She and her interdisciplinary team work to aid the populations most at risk of late identification: low income areas, rural areas, and ESL families.

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    Episode 1: Welcome to On The Ear with Dakota Sharp

    July 23rd, 2020  |  57 secs

    This is a preview of what to expect from the all new On the Ear podcast coming August 20, 2020. Subscribe now!