THOMAS AKSHINTALA

Responsible for providing professional Audiological services such as testing, assessing the
hearing loss and selecting and fitting the appropriate hearing aids.
• Perform otoscopic examination of ear canals and ear drum, manage the removal of
excessive cerumen, and make ear impressions.
• Administering Audiological tests like Pure tone Audiometry, Impedance Audiometry,
Refelxometry, Oto-acoustic Emissions, ABR, ASSR, etc.,
• Assessment and differential Diagnosis of all auditory disorders using both Subjective and
Objective methods.
• Hearing Aid Trial & Fitting for children, parental counseling and home training programs for
the children with hearing impairment.
• To supervise and conduct hearing screening program (OAE Screening)
• Participating in several Industrial screening programs in identifying employees with Hearing
problems in industries.
• Participating in several School screening programs in identifying children with communication
disorders in regular schools.
• Evaluate and Manage children and adults with central auditory processing disorders.
• Recommend and provide hearing aid selection, fitting, and programming for Adults.
• Recommend and provide hearing assistive technology systems (HATS)
• Recommend and provide audio logic rehabilitation—including speech reading,
communication management, language development, and auditory skill development
• Perform assessment and nonmedical management of tinnitus
• Counsel and educate patients and families/caregivers on the psychosocial adjustments of
hearing loss

• Took ear impressions and molds, ordered instruments and fitted devices, making adjustments for comfort and optimal functionality.
• Measured hearing acuity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients by performing pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry and immittance audiometry testing.
• Assessed integrity of auditory system by performing auditory brainstem response audiometry and electrocochleography.
• Administered and interpreted electrophysiological testing for infants and children to determine hearing levels.
• Counseled patients to discuss hearing loss concerns and candidacy for personal amplification devices, hearing aids and amplifiers.
• Collaborated with primary care physicians and otolaryngologists to initiate mutually beneficial referral programs.
• Planned individually designed treatment programs to restore more seamless communication and improve hearing.
• Created variety of custom ear mold products for patients.
• Recommended and fitted assistive listening devices and protection devices to improve hearing.
• Conducted presentations regarding various hearing and balance topics to increase community awareness and education on importance of hearing conservation and health.
• Promoted, sold and fit hearing aids and accessories, boosting overall sales 80%.
• Used ENG and VNG tests to evaluate vestibular systems.
• Performed comprehensive audiological evaluations for Standard Threshold Shift to determine work-related hearing loss or otherwise.
• Provided follow-up care, programming and monitoring for patients with cochlear implants to guarantee proper functionality.
• Used medical computer-based patient record system to input daily statistics and place orders.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
• Took ear impressions and molds, ordered instruments and fitted devices, making adjustments for comfort and optimal functionality
• Measured hearing acuity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients by performing pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry and immittance audiometry testing

Teaching Fluency disorders paper to III year B.Sc (ASLP) students of audiology and
speech language pathology.
 Teaching Voice disorders and Laryngectomy paper to II year B.Sc (ASLP) students of
audiology and speech language pathology.
 Teaching paper to Speech language development and disorders I year B.Sc (ASLP)
students of audiology and speech language pathology.
 Teaching Aural Rehabilitation and Teaching Speech to Hearing Impaired paper to B.ed
(HI) students.

• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
• Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives
• Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding
• Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work
• Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject
• Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms
• Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely
• Arranged syllabus, developed schedule and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information
• Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness
• Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge
• Delivered lectures at appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students
• Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate
• Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate
• Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case
• Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives
• Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback
• Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct
• Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress
• Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation
• Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement
• Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts
• Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications
• Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field
• Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives
• Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development
• Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students

CC and JC Incharge for the B.Sc (ASLP) and M.Sc (ASLP) students respectively.
 Supervising the B.Sc (ASLP) and M.Sc (ASLP) students of audiology and speech
language pathology in the clinic while working with the clients.
 Teaching Clinical practicum to the B.Sc (ASLP) and M.Sc (ASLP) students.
 Performing various diagnostic tests and rehabilitation of individuals with different
speech and language disorders.
 Evaluating the performance of students in the respective papers and addressing the lacunae.

• Assessed patients, determined needs and managed care
• Implement new policies and educate staff on changes
• Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures
• Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support
• Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules and supervised hands-on sessions to help nurses and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices
• Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice
• Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps
• Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes
• Facilitate hiring of qualified Speech therapy personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees
• Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility

• Measured hearing acuity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients by performing pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry and immittance audiometry testing
• Used ENG and VNG tests to evaluate vestibular systems
• Promoted, sold and fit hearing aids and accessories, boosting overall sales 70%
• Counseled patients to discuss hearing loss concerns and candidacy for personal amplification devices, hearing aids and amplifiers
• Performed comprehensive audiological evaluations for Standard Threshold Shift to determine work-related hearing loss or otherwise
• Provided follow-up care, programming and monitoring for patients with cochlear implants to guarantee proper functionality
• Collaborated with primary care physicians and otolaryngologists to initiate mutually beneficial referral programs
• Assessed integrity of auditory system by performing auditory brainstem response audiometry and electrocochleography
• Created variety of custom ear mold products for patients
• Used medical computer-based patient record system to input daily statistics and place orders
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
• Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns

• Attended National workshop on Assessment and Management of Stuttering
• AIISH

• Attended Short term training program on using of SPSS for research in Social Sciences
• NIEPMED
• Chennai, Tamilnadu.

• Thomas A, R Pai & Patil G S “Does aging affect the Voice of trained of Professional singers” presented as poster at International conference on Music perception and cognition (ICMPC), July5-9, 2016, San Francisco, California, USA
• Thomas A & Patil G S “Acoustic voice profile in Carnatic versus Hindustani Raga” presented at International symposium frontiers of research speech and music (FRSM) March, 2014, Mysore,
• Awards :
• Received best presentation award for Oral presentation in SLP category at World Phonocon 17-19, 2017, Gurgaon, INDIA, for the paper titled “Vocal features of Teen, Adult and Middle aged Female Carnatic Singers.” 3
• Seminars/ Workshops Attended:
• December 14th-15th, 2022: Attended National seminar on Role of early Childhood care and Education (ECCE) for Children with communication Disorders with reference to National Policy 2020
• (RCI Approved)
• October 2022 Attended conference on mental health “current challenges in children and adolescent Mental health and its practical solutions in the post pandemic world.” On 22nd and 23rd October 2022, at Hyderabad central University
• (RCI Approved)
• October 2017 Attended workshop on assessment and management of professional voice users, AIISH, Mysore, Karnataka
• Attended Conference on Neurogenic communication disorders in adults, KIMS hospital, Secunderbad.

• Brain Story Certification
• Alberta Family wellness Initiative 9/11/2022
• Future Research Interest
• Children's language development and screen time exposure in the at-risk population, mother-child interaction and attachment, in relation to language child development

• Attended International Symposium Frontiers of research in speech and music (FRSM), AIISH.