Sanele Masina
Audiologist
Pretoria
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
COMMUNITY SERVICE AUDIOLOGIST
Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Provision and trouble shooting of hearing amplification to adults and children
- Management of hearing and related disorders such as ANSD
- Administration and provision of healthcare services and hearing aids
- Collaborating with health care and allied health care professionals in a variety of health care settings
- Performing newborn hearing screening, developmental milestones screening, and educating parents and caregivers
- Tinnitus management planning and habilitation of adult
- Cerumen management
- Counselling and re/habilitation of patients
- Appropriate referrals to other specialized healthcare professionals.
STUDENT AUDIOLOGIST (UP)
Various Hospitals And Clinics In Pretoria And The Surrounding Areas
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Provision and trouble shooting of hearing amplification to adults and children
- Management of hearing and related disorders such as ANSD
- Providing aural rehabilitation to young children at schools who have been diagnosed with hearing loss
- Assessment and recommendation of cochlear implant candidacy for the patient and family
- Performing newborn hearing screening, developmental milestones screening, and educating parents and caregivers
- Tinnitus management planning and habilitation of adult
- Performing advanced behavioural site of lesion testing
- Audiometric assessment of hearing and balance pathology
- Appropriate referrals to other specialized healthcare professionals
- Participation regarding the identification of perinatal conditions of high-risk infants, the medical treatment and the neurodevelopmental supportive care procedures performed in NICU environment at Kalafong and Rob Ferreira hospital
- Application of clinical skills within community-based intervention in Speech-language pathology and audiology
- Occupational audiology
- Education and advocating for individuals with medication induced hearing impairments or ototoxicity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Audiology - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
University of Pretoria
Pretoria,South Africa04.2023
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Highveld Secondary School
Skills
Specialized knowledge in Audiology
Culturally sensitive and respectful of both clients and colleagues
Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
Proficient in basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Excellent client services
Excellent team collaboration skills
I worked in a rural hospital with limited material and equipment with which to do my work, but my adaptability and dynamic ability to face challenging situations aided me through my work It allowed me to think further than defaulting to technology Limitations create freedom Many of the people were illiterate, which mean I had to find ways to screen, assess, treat and counsel my patients despite their circumstance
Final Year Thesis
Digits in Noise Test Outcomes, 2022, STUDENT AUDIOLOGIST (UP), With advances in technology and clinical tools in audiology, there is a need for developing valid and reliable cost-effective tools that may be utilised to determine hearing aid benefit for hearing aid users., This study aimed to determine if the digits in noise (DIN) test can be utilised as an outcome measure for hearing aid users in a clinical setting and a home environment.
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9604160376083
- Date of Birth: 04/16/96
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 10
Hpcsa Registration
AUD0012165
Languages
Siswati
Setswana
English
Afrikaans
isiXhosa
Ndebele
Sesotho
References
Delia Kruger, Senior Speech Therapist and Audiologist, Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital, 053 928 9077, delia.folkus@gmail.com
Jennifer Barrett, Senior Medical Terminology tutor,Head of Invigilation, 076 7856 924, jenniferalisonbarrett@gmail.com
Accomplishments
I shared a textbook with seven other people and still graduated with four distinctions despite being restricted. Limitations create freedom in that sense.
I was able to overcome my socioeconomic circumstances and rise above.
Affiliations
HPCSA
SASLHA
Software
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Interests
- Economy: Committed to ensuring equal opportunities and addressing issues such as poverty, inadequate housing, and access to essential resources - Animals: Advocate for fair treatment of pets as integral family members, staunchly against animal abuse and cruelty Aspiring veterinarian with a passion for caring for animals in rural areas, including cows, dogs, and other domestic animals - Children and Disabilities: Dedicated to providing care for children, particularly those with disabilities, and passionate about early childhood stimulation and development Advocate for the rights and well-being of people with disabilities
Timeline
COMMUNITY SERVICE AUDIOLOGIST
Joe Morolong Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
STUDENT AUDIOLOGIST (UP)
Various Hospitals And Clinics In Pretoria And The Surrounding Areas
01.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts in Audiology - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
University of Pretoria
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Highveld Secondary School