Reem Alqahtani. Au.D.
Doctor of Audiology
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Doctor of Audiology
Cleveland clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
04.2017 - Current
- The first Doctor of Audiology at CCAD
- Established the Audiology department at CCAD and worked on policy and procedures.
- Manage the workflow procedures to maintain smooth running of the audiology department.
- Coordinate with other medical providers
- Provide Client and Family counseling to ensure efficient and speedy progression.
- Provide empathetic patient support.
- Create an effective treatment plan based on each client’s unique needs and goals, including their medical and mental health care needs.
- Provide hearing evaluation and rehabilitation for adults and geriatric populations; middle ear testing, hearing aid fitting, otoacoustic emissions (OAE), CI assessment including candidacy of implantation and benefits, auditory brainstem response (ABR), Electrocochleography, VEMP, and Balance function tests.
- Provide Vestibular/Balance evaluation and rehabilitation for adults and geriatric populations.
- Undertook additional higher specialist training to advance skill set towards tinnitus Managment qualification.
- Maintain continued personal development to improve professional knowledge and competence.
- Contribute to research studies.
- Participate in grand rounds to support the educational program at CCAD.
Doctor of Audiology
Prince Sultan Center for Special Education Support
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
04.2014 - 04.2017
- The first Doctor of Audiology at PSCSE
- Established the Audiology Clinic and worked on policy and procedures.
- Managed the center procedures accurately and efficiently to maintain smooth running of the rehabilitation department.
- I held the position of Rehabilitation Manager for 2 years.
- Carefully managed admission and discharge of the clients in line with the rehabilitation department policies and targets.
- Maintained confidentiality and impartiality in all patient interactions to maintain data protection.
- Created and maintained partnerships with other practices to offer holistic care.
- Worked on Creating an effective treatment plan in coordination with other specialists based on each client’s unique needs and goals, including their medical and mental health care needs.
- Provided Client and Family counseling to ensure efficient and speedy progression.
- Designed client’s experience program; helps to satisfy a full range of Client needs.
- Contributed to research studies.
- Participated in designing early intervention program.
- Thoroughly supervised and taught junior specialists various clinical procedures.
- Provided Hearing evaluations for pediatrics including middle ear testing, hearing aid fitting and aided, CI assessment including candidacy of implantation and benefits, otoacoustic emissions (OAE), auditory brainstem response (ABR) and ASSR.
Adjunct Lecturer and Clinical Instructor
Princess Noura University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2012 - 04.2017
- Supervised and provided clinical instruction to students in clinical settings.
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Organized seminars to share latest insights with professionals in field.
- Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
Consultant Audiologist
Prince Sultan Military Medical City
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2012 - 02.2014
- Provided Hearing and balance evaluations for pediatric, adults, and geriatric populations. Including middle ear testing, hearing aid fitting, otoacoustic emissions (OAE), CI assessment including candidacy of implantation and benefits, auditory brainstem response (ABR), VEMP, and Balance function tests.
- Established rapport with patients to gather accurate histories and facilitate positive experiences.
- Communicated results of diagnostic tests to patients, relatives and carers, using appropriate communication skills for patients with severe to profound hearing loss.
- Supervised intern students.
Consultant Audiologist
ENT medical center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Provided Hearing ad balance evaluations for pediatric, adults, and geriatric populations, middle ear testing, CI assessment including candidacy of implantation and benefits, hearing aid fitting, otoacoustic emissions (OAE), auditory brainstem response (ABR), ASSR, cochlear implant programming, and Balance function tests.
- Participated to research studies.
Externship in Audiology
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, Michigan , USA
07.2010 - 06.2011
Externship in Cochlear Implant
University of Michigan Cochlear Implant Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
08.2010 - 11.2010
Internship in Audiology
Cleveland Clinic Florida
Weston, Florida , USA
09.2009 - 12.2009
Internship in Audiology
Nova Southeastern University Clinic
08.2008 - 09.2009
Internship in Audiology
Armed Forces Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2005 - 02.2006
Internship in SLP
King Fahad National Guard Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
02.2005 - 08.2005
Education
Doctor of Audiology, Au. D. - College of Health Sciences
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, USA 04.2001 - /2011
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in SLP and Audiology - School of Rehabilitation
King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 04.2001 - /2006
Certification
- 2022 to present: Certificate Holder- Tinnitus Management. American Board of Audiology (ABA).
- 2020: International Vestibular Rehabilitation Certificate. The American Institute of Balance. USA
- 2017 to present: HAAD license in Audiology. Health Authority of Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- 2011 to present: Licensed as a Consultant in Audiology. Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS), KSA.
- 2011 to preset: American Board of Audiology Certified (ABAC)
- 2011 to 2017: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A). American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Professional Activities:
- 2023: Presentation on “Comprehensive Hearing Assessment”. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- 2023: Presentation on “Multi-frequency Vestibular assessment”. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- 2020: Presentation on “Vestibular assessment”. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- 2018: Presentation on “Hearing aids and Aural Rehabilitation in Adults and Geriatric Populations”. 2nd Annual Otolaryngology Symposium. Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- 2015: Member at the scientific committee of the 3rd International Communications Disorders, Audiology & Neuro-Otology Conference, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- 2013: Member of the academic committee, Audiology and balance program at Princess Noura University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- 2012: Presentation on Exploratory Analysis of the Relationship between GAITRite and Posturography Outcomes. 9th Annual Middle East Updates in Otolaryngology Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE.
- 2011: Presentation on Analysis of the Relationship between Gaite and Posturography. 23rd Annual Otolsryngology Resident Research Symposium at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan.
- 2011: Member of American Academy of Audiology (AAA).
- 2009: Member of Student Academy of Audiology (SAA)
- 2007-2008: Member of the National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology (NAFDA)
- 2004-2006: Summer Volunteer at ENT department, Audiology clinic. Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- 2005: Infant Behavioral Assessment & Intervention (General). King Fahad Medical City. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- 2004: Summer Training in the Department of Audiology. Security Forces Hospital. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Timeline
Doctor of Audiology
Cleveland clinic Abu Dhabi
04.2017 - Current
Doctor of Audiology
Prince Sultan Center for Special Education Support
04.2014 - 04.2017
Consultant Audiologist
Prince Sultan Military Medical City
09.2012 - 02.2014
Adjunct Lecturer and Clinical Instructor
Princess Noura University
01.2012 - 04.2017
Consultant Audiologist
ENT medical center
09.2011 - 08.2012
Externship in Cochlear Implant
University of Michigan Cochlear Implant Center
08.2010 - 11.2010
Externship in Audiology
Henry Ford Hospital
07.2010 - 06.2011
Internship in Audiology
Cleveland Clinic Florida
09.2009 - 12.2009
Internship in Audiology
Nova Southeastern University Clinic
08.2008 - 09.2009
Internship in Audiology
Armed Forces Hospital
08.2005 - 02.2006
Internship in SLP
King Fahad National Guard Hospital
02.2005 - 08.2005
Doctor of Audiology, Au. D. - College of Health Sciences
Nova Southeastern University
04.2001 - /2011
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in SLP and Audiology - School of Rehabilitation
King Saud University
04.2001 - /2006