| Primary Practice Setting: | Private practice
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Number of Audiologists at the site:
| 0 FTE Masters Degree
3 FTE Au.D.
0 FTE Ph.D.
0 FTE Other Doctorate (ScD)
1 FTE professional support staff (technicians/audiometric assistants)
2 FTE Clerical Support Staff
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Number of Audiology Students each year:
| 0 1st year AuD Clinical Rotations
1 2nd year
1 3rd year
1 4th year Externships |
| Financial arrangements: | Stipend
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| Will interview travel be compensated? | No
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| Vacation Days: | 1 week
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| Continuing education opportunities? | Yes
We offer continuing education with our hearing aid manufacturer dinners. |
| Start Date: | May or June 2026
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| Expected hours/days a week: | 40
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| Travel to satellite centers required? | No
This placement is mostly at the Columbus office location. There are times you may be asked to travel to the Tri County office or Circleville office if needed. |
| Local students preferred: | No
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| Does the externship site provide orientation to relevant clinical policies and procedures? | Yes |
| Does the externship site provide instructions about patient's rights and providing patient education? | Yes |
| Does the externship site provide orientation to quality assessment, quality assurance and quality improvement? | Yes
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| Externship site expects the extern to have mastered these skills before they begin their clinical externship: | 1.Basic Diagnostic Audiology
-Proficient in pure-tone audiometry (air and bone conduction/ masking)
-Capable of administering and scoring speech audiometry (SRT, WRS)
-Able to perform tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing
-Comfortable interpreting basic audiologic test results
2. Fundamental Hearing Aid Knowledge
-Understanding of hearing aid styles and basic understanding of technology levels
-Able to perform basic troubleshooting and hearing aid maintenance
3.Earmold Impression Techniques
-Skilled in otoscopy and identifying contraindications for impression taking
-Able to safely take deep earmold impressions using proper technique
4. Patient Communication & Counseling
-Demonstrated ability to explain test results in patient-friendly terms
-Comfortable discussing hearing loss, hearing aid expectations, and basic aural rehabilitation strategies
5.Clinical Documentation
-Proficient in writing clear and concise clinical notes
-Understands HIPAA and proper documentation standards
6.Professionalism in a Clinical Setting
-Demonstrates punctuality, reliability, and respect for patients and staff
-Comfortable interacting with diverse patient populations in a professional manner
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-The ability to prioritize and handle a high volume of patients
-The ability to work and contribute to a team environment
-The ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
-A strong desire to succeed and learn
These foundational skills ensure externs are ready to build upon their knowledge with more advanced, real-world experience in hearing aid dispensing, patient-centered sales, and private practice operations at Luebbe Hearing. |
| Externship site expects the extern to learn/demonstrate these skills during their clinical externship: | 1.Hearing Aid Selection & Fitting
-Gain experience programming and fitting various hearing aid models (e.g., Oticon, ReSound, WSA etc)
-Learn real-ear measurement (REM) procedures and best-fit verification/ Test box measures
-Counsel patients on hearing aid use, care, and realistic expectations
2.Audiologic Sales Techniques
-Develop confidence in presenting hearing aid options based on patient lifestyle and budget
-Apply patient-centered communication strategies to improve case acceptance
-Observe and practice closing techniques and overcoming objections in a clinical sales setting
3.Diagnostic Audiologic Testing
-Conduct comprehensive pure-tone audiometry (air, bone, speech)
-QuickSIN test administration
-Perform immittance testing (tympanometry, acoustic reflexes)
-Interpret results and make appropriate amplification recommendations
4.Earmold Impressions & Modifications
-Take earmold impressions for custom hearing aids and earmolds/ musicians molds.
-Learn proper otoscopy and patient safety during impression taking
-Observe and assist in minor in-house earmold modifications when needed
5.Patient Management & Follow-Up
-Participate in hearing aid checks, adjustments, and repairs
-Provide ongoing patient support including troubleshooting, counseling, and device care
-Track patient progress and satisfaction through follow-up appointments
-Learn about incorporating LACE data
-Assisting with walk-in repairs
6. Clinical Documentation & Workflow
-Maintain accurate and efficient patient records in electronic medical systems
-Learn documentation standards for insurance, manufacturer warranties, and billing
7.Community Engagement & Outreach
-Assist with community hearing screenings
-Presentations
-Assist with community outreach at local nursing homes
-Educate patients and community members on hearing health and services offered
This experience focuses heavily on adult amplification, diagnostics, and private practice sales—ideal for students looking to refine their clinical and counseling skills in a real-world, patient-centered setting |
Clinical opportunities that will be given to the extern:
| | Regularly | Hearing Screenings | | Never | Pediatric evaluations: infant/toddler | | Rarely | Pediatric evaluations: school-age | | Everyday | Adult hearing evaluations | | Everyday | Tympanometry | | Regularly | Acoustic Reflexes | | Never | Auditory processing evaluations | | Regularly | Hearing Screenings | | Never | Evoked potential assessments | | Never | Intra-operative monitoring cases | | Never | Otoacoustic emissions | | Regularly | Industrial/hearing conservation | | Never | Vestibular assessments | | Never | Vestibular rehabilitation | | Everyday | Hearing aids dispensed | | Everyday | Hearing aid selection/fitting | | Everyday | Audiologic rehabilitation (group or individualized) | | Never | Cochlear implant evaluations | | Never | Cochlear implant rehabilitation | | Regularly | Tinnitus assessments | | Regularly | Tinnitus rehabilitation | | Everyday | Cerumen management | |
| Research opportunities? | No
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| Consortium or collaborative arrangements with other sites? | No
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| How frequently will the externship site communicate with the university during the externship? | As Needed
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| Communication or other support do expected or required from the university during the externship: | Guidance on expectations and requirements for the student. |
| Application Deadline: | October 31, 2025 |
| Application Requirements: | Letters of Recommendation
Resume
Phone interview
Letter of request/intent
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| Steps for the student/university to follow in the application process: | To submit your application, please email your resume, cover letter, and letters of recommendation to krostorfer@hearohio.com |
Contact Person:
(preceptor, supervisor or extern coordinator) | Kelly Rostorfer, Au.D.,CCC-A - krostorfer@hearohio.com |
| Are all externs supervised? | Yes
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