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    Deaf Awareness Month

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 30:39


    In this month's PEI podcast, Dr. Rebecca Blaha and guest Dr. Kathleen Riley discuss the history and importance of Deaf Awareness Month. To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit SalusUhealth.com/PEITo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    There is No Best Hearing Aid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 17:36


    In this PEI Podcast, Dr. Rebecca Blaha explains why there's no world's best hearing aid.To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit SalusUhealth.com/PEITo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    A Deep Dive into the Audiology Program and Tips for Applying

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 7:12


    In this podcast, we hear from Christopher Speece, assistant director of Admissions at Salus University. He explains everything you need to know about the Audiology program, including the application process, requirements, curriculum, facilities and more.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcastsTo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    A Deep Dive into the Occupational Therapy Program and Tips for Applying

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later May 30, 2023 5:07


    In this podcast we talk with Tara Schumacher, an Assistant Director of Admissions at Salus University. She tells us about the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program and tips and tricks for applying.To learn more about the Occupational Therapy program, visit salus.edu/OTTo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Master of Science in Clinical Optometry's 7th Cohort Prepares for Lab

    Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 7:16


    In this podcast, students from the seventh cohort of the Master of Science in Clinical Optometry international program share why they chose Salus and what they hope to get out of their time here.To learn more about the Department of International and Continuing Education, visit salus.edu/internationalTo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Tinnitus Treatment and Management Options

    Play Episode Play 24 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 21:44


    In this PEI Podcast, Dr. Rebecca Blaha explains some treatment management options for a Tinnitus diagnosis.To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit SalusUhealth.com/PEITo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcastsTo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    SLP Goes to Turks & Caicos with Therapy Abroad

    Play Episode Play 17 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 17:02


    In this podcast, Bob Serianni, the chair of the Speech-Language Pathology department, talks with students who traveled to Turks & Caicos to practice real-life clinical skills in that community.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    SLP Alumna Comes Back to Teach Post-bacc Students

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 6:28


    Lauren Bevan, MS '17, CCC-SLP, talks with Bob Serianni, head of the SLP department, about her involvement as an adjunct faculty member in the Post-baccalaureate SLP Track.Learn more about the track at: salus.edu/post-bacc-slpTo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Tinnitus Management Overview

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 21:58


    In this PEI Podcast, Dr. Rebecca Blaha talks with Dr. Martin Pienkowski about tinnitus management.To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit SalusUhealth.com/PEITo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Factors Affecting the Cost of Hearing Aids

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 26:31


    In this PEI Podcast, Dr. Rebecca Blaha talks with Dr. Harvey Abrams about factors that affect the cost of over-the-counter hearing aids and prescription hearing aids.To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit SalusUhealth.com/PEITo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Student Talks About the Post-baccalaureate Speech-Language Pathology Track

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 7:18


    India Jenkins-Brown PBSL '22, '24SLP talks with Bob Serianni, head of the SLP department, about her experience in the Post-baccalaureate Speech-Language Pathology Track at Salus University.Learn more about the track at: salus.edu/post-bacc-slpTo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Auditory Processing Disorders

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 25:25


    In this PEI Podcast, Drs. Blaha, Roman, and Ayars explain what an auditory processing disorder is and how audiologists can help.To learn more about the Pennsylvania Ear Institute, visit SalusUhealth.com/PEITo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

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    A Deep Dive into the Orthotics & Prosthetics Program and Tips for Applying

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 11:35


    In this podcast, we talk with Rachael Snodgrass, Assistant Director of Admissions. She talks to us about the admissions process for the O&P program and tips and tricks for applying.To learn more about the O&P program, visit salus.edu/OP. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Transferring into Salus University's Speech-Language Pathology Program

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 23:59


    In this podcast, Bob Serianni, the chair of the Speech-Language Pathology department, talks with two students who transferred into Salus' SLP program from other graduate programs. They talk about their past experiences and how at home they feel at Salus.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcastsTo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    O&Ps and PAs Take an Interprofessional Approach with Diabetes Patients

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 10:37


    In this podcast, we talk with Cara Orr, an assistant professor in the physician assistant program, and Julie Quinlan, an instructor in the orthotics and prosthetics program. They talk to us about the importance of interprofessional collaboration when it comes to treating diabetic patients.To learn more about our physician assistant program: salus.edu/Physician-AssistantTo learn more about our orthotics and prosthetics program: salus.edu/OPTo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Post-bacc SLP Track Faculty Brings Outside Perspective

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 14:43


    Randy Dubin talks with Bob Serianni, head of the SLP department, about his involvement as a faculty member in the Post-baccalaureate SLP Track while also working full-time at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.Learn more about the track at: salus.edu/post-bacc-slpTo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcastsTo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    First Year Orthotics & Prosthetics Student Shares Her Experience

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 3:50


     In this podcast we talk with Amber Lewis ‘25OP, a first-year student in the inaugural Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) program at Salus University. She gives us insight on the program and why she chose Salus O&P. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Hearing Aid Industry's Relationship with Salus Audiology

    Play Episode Play 41 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 21:26


    Dr. Victor Bray joins Dr. Aaron Roman to talk about how he uses connections with the hearing aid industry in his classes as well as how these partnerships ultimately help Salus Osborne College of Audiology students understand the industry and how it connects to the profession. To learn more about audiology at Salus, visit salus.edu/OCATo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    PEI Celebrates Audiology Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 4:52


    Pennsylvania Ear Institute's Dr. Rebecca Blaha celebrates Audiology Awareness Month with this quick overview of the profession.Learn more about PEI at SalusUhealth.com/PEITo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Post-baccalaureate Speech-Language Pathology Track Offers Opportunities for Salus Students and Faculty

    Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 19:29


    John Rose talks with Bob Serianni, head of the SLP department, about his involvement as a faculty member in the new Post-baccalaureate Speech-Language Pathology Track at Salus University.Learn more about the track at: salus.edu/post-bacc-slpTo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Audiologists Take on Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

    Play Episode Play 54 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 21:28


    In this new series, Pennsylvania Ear Institute's Dr. Rebecca Blaha and Dr. Aaron Roman sit down and talk about over-the-counter hearing aids.Learn more about PEI at SalusUhealth.com/PEITo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    SLP Professor From Taiwan Shares Her Salus Experience

    Play Episode Play 16 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 17:01


    Salus had the opportunity to host Speech-Language Pathology students from Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan. In this podcast, the students' professor sat down with Bob Serianni, the chair of the Speech-Language Pathology department, and spoke with him about her experience at Salus.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Ambassador Program Strengthens Leadership & Interprofessional Skills

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 6:33


    Salus University's Ambassador Program is comprised of a select group of students across all programs who represent the University. In this podcast, we talk with Emaree Stone ‘25OD and Madison Gates ‘23SLP, who tell us about their rewarding experience of being Salus Ambassadors.To learn more about student life at Salus, you can visit salus.edu/lifeTo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    SLP Students from Taiwan Share Their Salus Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 14:55


    Salus had the opportunity to host Speech-Language Pathology students from Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan. In this podcast, the students sit down with Bob Serianni, the chair of the Speech-Language Pathology department, and talk to him about their experience at Salus.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    SPACERS Club Advocates for Blindness and Low Vision Professions

    Play Episode Play 22 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 5:04


    In this podcast, we talk to Carolyn Pijanowski, '24MS VRT, '24O&M, who is also the president of SPACERS, a student organization that promotes the blindness and low vision profession. She talks to us about the organization's goals and projects for this upcoming school year. To learn more about Blindness and Low Vision Studies and the SPACERS club at Salus, visit salus.edu/BLVS To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Student Fieldwork at the Occupational Therapy Institute

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 5:38


    In this podcast, we talk with two second-year occupational therapy (OT) students, Xin Song and Michelle Berg, who are completing their field work at the Occupational Therapy Institute (OTI) of Salus University. They talk to us about the unique clinical and management skills that they've gained, and how they'll utilize them in their future healthcare careers. To learn more about the Occupational Therapy Institute visit SalusUhealth.com/OTITo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Meet the Speech-Language Institute's Clinical Educators, Part 2

    Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later May 27, 2022 15:59


    Get to know some of the Speech-Language Institute's clinical educators with this Q&A hosted by the head of the Speech-Language Pathology Department, Bob Serianni.Learn more about SLI at SalusUhealth.com/SLITo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Meet the Speech-Language Institute's Clinical Educators, Part 1

    Play Episode Play 17 sec Highlight Listen Later May 20, 2022 14:29


    Get to know some of the Speech-Language Institute's clinical educators with this Q&A hosted by the head of the Speech-Language Pathology Department, Bob Serianni.Learn more about SLI at SalusUhealth.com/SLITo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Breaking the Mold With New Orthotics and Prosthetics Program

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later May 5, 2022 16:08


    In this podcast, we talk with Chad Duncan, PhD, CRC, CPO, chair of the new Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) Program at Salus University. With a fall 2022 program launch date, he talks to us about what the program will be like and what students will get out of it.For more information about the Orthotics and Prosthetics program at Salus, you can visit salus.edu/OPTo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Neurological Visual Impairment in Children and BLVS

    Play Episode Play 53 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 24:08


    In this podcast, we talk with Fabiana Perla, Chair of the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies (BLVS) at Salus University, Katherine Alstrin, EdD SPED| TVI/COMS, Adjunct Faculty in the Department of BLVS, and Staci Wills, MS, Ed, COMS, a teacher of students with visual impairments. They talk to us about the Neurological Visual Impairment in Children course and its uniqueness to Salus and the BLVS field. To learn more about this course and BLVS at Salus, you can visit salus.edu/blvsTo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcastsReferencesChang, M. Y., & Borchert, M. S. (2020). Advances in the evaluation and management of cortical/cerebral visual impairment in children. Survey of ophthalmology, 65(6), 708-724. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0039625720300497IDEA. Definition of a Child with a Disability: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/regs/b/a/300.8 IDEA. Determination of Eligibility for Special Education: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/regs/b/d/300.306IDEA. Eligibility Determinations for Children Suspected of Having a Visual Impairment Including Blindness under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/files/letter-on-visual-impairment-5-22-17.pdfMcDowell, N. (2021). A review of the literature to inform the development of a practice framework for supporting children with cerebral visual impairment (CVI). International Journal of Inclusive Education, 1-21. https://www-tandfonline-com.libsalus.idm.oclc.org/doi/full/10.1080/13603116.2020.1867381?scr oll=top&needAccess=trueSalus NVI LiveBinder: https://www.livebinders.com/play/play/2360226?tabid=dc33f40a-f9bf-3fe3-bb2c-5214654c979f

    The Importance of Student Council at Salus

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 14:54


    In this podcast we talk with Sierra Niesen, executive board student council treasurer, and Chase Sereno, student member of the board of trustees (SMOTBOT). They talk to us about the importance of student council on campus and their experience on the board. To learn more about student life at Salus you can visit salus.edu/lifeTo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Aphasia Client at the SLI Shares His Progress of Recovery

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 8:07


    Joined with the head of the SLP department, Bob Serianni, a client shares his story and how he ended up at the SLI with a student clinician and preceptor.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    A Deep Dive into the Post-baccalaureate Program and Tips for Applying

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 7:35


    In this podcast, we talk with Candida Mulligan, an admissions officer in Salus University's Office of Admissions. She talks to us about the Post-baccalaureate program and how it is unique to Salus.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    How a Client Strengthened Their Speech & Language Skills at SLI After a Brain Bleed

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 9:23


    Joined with the head of the SLP department, Bob Serianni, a client shares his story and how he ended up at the SLI with a student clinician and preceptor.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    A Deep Dive into the Speech-Language Pathology Program and Tips for Applying

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 12:37


    In this podcast, we talk with Larry Walsh, associate director of Admissions at Salus University. He talks to us about the Speech-Language Pathology program and tips and tricks for applying. For more information about the Speech-Language Pathology program, you can visit salus.edu/SLPTo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Occupational Therapy versus Physical Therapy

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 11:43


    In this podcast, we talk with Brianna Brim, MOT, OTR/L, CPAM, CLIPP, director of the Occupational Therapy Institute (OTI) and an assistant professor of Occupational Therapy (OT). Second year OT students — Bradley Hess, Aditi Kadakia and Rachel Boas — join in. They talk to us about the difference between OT and physical therapy (PT) and why they chose Salus University's OT program. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Aphasia Client Shares Her Story of Recovery at SLI

    Play Episode Play 51 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 16:15


    In this podcast Bob Serianni talks with student Hannah Perloff, clinical educator Anne Marie Ruckdeschel, and SLI client Jenn Derry.  They talk with Jenn as she shares her story of living with aphasia and the treatment she receives at the Speech-Language Institute. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Peer Mentoring Program Helps Students Become Adjusted to Salus

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 13:19


     In this podcast, we talk with Salus students and staff who participate in the peer mentoring program on campus. They discuss the benefits of the program and why it's important to get involved.  To learn more about the Peer Mentoring Program, you can email mentors@salus.eduTo learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    The Benefits of Transitioning from a Master to a Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at Salus

    Play Episode Play 21 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 9:02


    In this podcast, we talk with Tavii El, MSOT '21, and Mary Zhu, MSOT ‘21, two students currently in the University's Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. They discuss their transition from Salus' Master of Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program to the OTD program, and the benefits of completing it all back to back at Salus University. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    A Deep Dive into the Biomedicine Program

    Play Episode Play 21 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 22:58


    In this podcast, we talk with Dr. Mitchell Scheiman, director of Salus University's biomedicine program, dean of Research, and professor in the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO). He talks to us about the uniqueness of the biomedicine program and how it can advance any healthcare career. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    A Client From SLI's Traumatic Brain Injury Group Shares His Story

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 11:04


    Joined with the head of the SLP department, Bob Serianni, an SLI client shares his story of how speech therapy and Salus students helped him after his stroke.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    A Deep Dive into the Blindness and Low Vision Studies Program and Tips for Applying

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 7:38


    In this podcast, we talk with Candida Mulligan, an admissions officer in Salus University's Office of Admissions. She talks to us about the Blindness and Low Vision Studies program and tips and tricks for application.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Speech-Language Pathology vs Audiology: What to Choose and How They Work Together

    Play Episode Play 22 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 23:17


    In this podcast, we talk with Dr. Lindsay Bondurant, director of the Pennsylvania Ear Institute and associate professor for Salus University's Osborne College of Audiology and with Robert Serianni, chair, program director and associate professor for the Speech-Language Pathology program.They talk with us about the audiology and speech-language pathology professions, how to know which one to choose, and how they work together in the healthcare field. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Speech-Language Pathology: A Rewarding Externship Experience

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 8:43


    Joined with the head of the SLP department, Bob Serianni, a recent alum, and her previous externship supervisor, talk about how vital externships are to gaining experience in the field. To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Safety and Security at Salus University

    Play Episode Play 17 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 8:06


    In this podcast, we talk with Carlos Rodriguez, director of the Department of Safety and Security at Salus University. He explains the procedures, routines and resources the office implements to ensure the safety of the Salus community.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    SLP's Partnership with The Inspiration Center (TIC) in Belize

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 17:08


    Joined with the head of the SLP department, Bob Serianni, a group of SLP students and clinical educators talk about their experience providing services to families in Belize.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Physician Assistant Versus Nurse Practitioner

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 11:43


    In this podcast, we hear from Daniel Pavlik, DMS, PA-C, program director for the Physician Assistant Studies (PA) program, and Regina Day, a PA student. They talk to us about the PA program at Salus and how a PA education differs from a nurse practitioner's.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Speech-Language Pathology: How Externships Can Lead to Full-Time Jobs

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 15:32


    Joined with the head of the SLP department, Bob Serianni, a recent Salus graduate and her previous externship supervisor, share their experience working in the field.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    A Deep Dive into the Occupational Therapy Program and Tips for Applying

    Play Episode Play 41 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 12:36


    In this podcast, we hear from Melissa Cinciruk, associate director of Admissions at Salus University. She explains everything you need to know about the Occupational Therapy program, including the application process, requirements, curriculum, facilities and more.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    Speech-Language Pathology: A Pediatric Client Shares His Experience at SLI

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 11:10


    Joined with the head of the SLP department, Bob Serianni, a pediatric client shares his experience working with a student at SLI.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

    The Role of The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI) on Campus

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 9:56


    In this podcast we talk to Dr. Juliana M. Mosley-Williams, the Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Committee Chair of the DEI Committee. She talks to us about the role of the committee and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion on a college campus.To learn more about our podcast series, visit salus.edu/podcasts

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