Audiology Personal Statement

I have a long working history in the health sector, playing a role in my realised passion for personalised health care, and therefore Audiology. I worked previously as an ECG technician, and currently a Customer Service Officer within a nationwide pathology company. While different jobs, both have established my fondness for patient interaction, my need for challenge, and enjoyment in a fast-paced environment. I feel Australian Hearing's culture personally best fits who I want to be as a graduating Audiologist looking for work in adult aural rehabilitation.

From personal experience, and stories from both staff and patients, I have only positive experiences of Australian Hearing. The incredible staff members I have encountered during my clinical

While I am able to work independently, I also highly value the need for teamwork. Complex problems that arise can be solved effortlessly with every staff member each contributing their own different strengths. I wish to work in an environment in which I am able to help others with my own wealth of experience.

Moreover, I am a lifelong learner and enjoy seeking new skills and knowledge that I can utilise and/or impart onto others. I have always agreed to learn new tasks whether it is in my work or extracurricular activities. Patient interaction, flexibility, efficiency, and critical thinking are among many of my skills I have developed and transfer into my work as an Audiologist. I hope to be able to learn a lot throughout the graduate program with Australian Hearing, especially given the multidisciplinary setting, and furthermore, excel as a fully accredited Audiologist by the end of the

I had encountered a patient who were truly devastated by the affects of their hearing; however after many persistent trials and tribulations were finding amplification to be of little help with their hearing difficulties. No amount of lectures and anecdotes can truly prepare you for what you actually see as a clinician. This encounter was the most impactful in my clinical placement, realising not only the need for flexibility, and but the importance of prioritising empathy and counselling skills to drive the appointment over practical problem solving while the patient was too distressed.

Additionally challenging, was putting into practise a range of clinical skills in a short span of time. Placements are sparse and I had to learn to take initiative and make the most of the appointment whether or not I felt confident in doing a task. I excel best by learning on the job, and am not afraid of possibly making a mistake under supervision if it means I am able to see what needs improvement. Reminding myself to pull myself out of my comfort zone to practise or learn new clinical abilities is something I have taken upon myself to do as it only has lead to positive