Ramya.P
E-mail ID: *****.*****@*****.***
Ph.: +1-614-***-****
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To strive for the perfection and to make maximum contribution for overall growth of the Organization and myself, by utilizing my skills along with committed and dedicated people, which will help me to explore myself fully and realize my potential. To work in a conductive environment, this provides learning opportunities, and helps me enrich my experience as an Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist.
ACADEMIC PROFILE:
Bachelor Degree in Speech pathology and Audiology [ 2008-2011 ]
UNIVERSITY : Osmania University, Hyderabad
INSTITUTION : Sweekaar academy of rehabilitation sciences, Tandur.
Master of Science in Audiology, Speech & Language pathology
[2011-2013].
UNIVERSITY : Osmania University, Hyderabad.
INSTITUTION : Sweekaar academy of rehabilitation sciences, Hyderabad.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Audiology & Speech language pathologist - J.K Speech and Hearing Clinic - Apr 2013 to Mar 2014
Speech language pathologist - M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technologies - May 2014 to Jan 2018
Audiology & Speech language pathologist - Nischala Child Development Center - Feb 2018 to Mar 2020
Home Theroapy - Apr 2022 - May 2024
PRESENTATIONS DONE:
Presented an article “Pragmatic abilities of children with hearing loss using cochlear implants or hearing aids compared to hearing children. Secunderabad, 2012.
Presented “No cleft will have same misarticulations” in clinical conference held at Sweekaar, Tandur, in 2010.
Presented scientific paper on “Metabolic disorders an increase risk for hearing, 2009, at Bhubaneswar.
ACADEMIC PROJECT:
Comparison of pragmatic skills in different socio economical statuses.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN INTERNSHIP:
As part of the curriculum during Bachelors in Audiology, Speech and Language Pathology, completed one year of internship from May 2010 - May 2011 in different organizations which include:
Krishna institute of medical sciences, Hyderabad
MAA E.N.T Hospital, Somajiguda, Hyderabad.
Army School, Bowenpally, Hyderabad.
Sweekaar Rehabilitation Sciences, Guntur.
Sweekaar Rehabilitation Sciences, Secunderabad.
Clinical Experiences:
I. Audiology:
In Diagnosis, evaluation and Rehabilitation of patients with hearing problems especially with cases of Otosclerosis, Otitis Media and various other Middle Ear problems, Presbycusis. Prescribing Hearing Aids, Hearing aid fitting and counseling regarding their usage, care and maintenance. Identification and Diagnosis of Hearing Loss through administration and interpretation of Informal Screening Tests, Behavioral Observation Audiometry in children, Free-field Pure Tone Audiometry, Free-field Speech Audiometry, Close-field Pure Tone Audiometry, Close-field Speech Audiometry, Immitance Audiometry, O.A.E., ASSR, BERA, MLR, ALR, S.I.S.I., T.D.T. STAT, Special Tests for Pseudo Hypocusis, Glycerol Test, Screening for Vestibular problems, and other Audio logical Tests.
II. SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY:
a.Speech and Language Disorders:
Planning and executing assessment of Speech and Language Disorders namely Acquired Childhood Aphasia, Developmental Dysarthria, Hyper Functional Voice Disorder, Delayed Speech and Language Development with Hearing Loss, Misarticulations with Hyper Nasality with Cleft Lip and Palate, Articulation Disorders, Phonological Disorders, Normal Non-fluency, Stuttering, Learning Disability, Broca’s Aphasia, Laryngectomees, Specific Language Impairment, and Apraxia of Speech. Identification and Rehabilitation of Speech & Language Delays in children with Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Traumatic Brain Injury.
b.Tests/ Scales used:
Linguistic Profile Test, Bankson Articulation Test, Articulation Inventory, REELS, LAT, TOLD, FDA, DSM-IV, Reynell’s Attention Scale, Apraxia Screening, Western Aphasia Test Battery, Picture Articulation Test, Stuttering Severity Index, Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination. Bankson Language Screening Test.
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:
Conference on Childhood Disabilities - Sweekaar Academy Rehabilitation Science's Secunderabad.
Conference on "Recent Advances in voice disorders” in Sweekaar Rehabilitation Institute for Handicapped.
Attended "Seminar on Genetics of Speech & Hearing” in Sweekaar Rehabilitation Institute for Handicapped.
Attended "Neurological Assessment and Management” in Sweekaar Rehabilitation Institute for Handicapped.
Attended "Neurocognitive Assessment and Management” in Sweekaar Rehabilitation Institute for Handicapped.
Fields Interested:
In Diagnosis, evaluation and Rehabilitation of patients with hearing problems especially with cases of Otosclerosis, Otitis Media and various other Middle Ear problems, Presbycusis.
Prescribing Hearing Aids, Hearing aid fitting and counseling regarding their usage, care and maintenance.
Rehabilitation programs for Prelingually deaf children (AVT).
Speech therapy for neurogenic speech disorders in adults and children.
PERSONAL PROFILE:
Name - Ramya Pothula
Marital status - Married
Nationality - Indian
Languages - English, Telugu, Hindi
VISA Status - H4
Current Location - Dublin OH
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
RAMYA. P