Rebecca Castro Email and Phone Number

Services provided across the lifespan, with a predominantly adult-based caseloadConducted comprehensive audiological assessment services Completed hearing aid evaluations, fittings, follow-ups, and trouble-shootingCompleted vestibular evaluations and completed treatments for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, as appropriateWorked alongside Otolaryngology physicians and physician’s assistants regarding patient diagnoses and advised on hearing aid candidacyCompleted chart notes and reports to document all interactions

Services provided to preschool and school age children in the 10th largest school district in the countryConducted audiological screenings and assessments as part of the early childhood assessment team in determining eligibility for special education servicesCompleted itinerant audiology services in preschools through high schools including: assistive listening device trials, fittings, and trouble-shooting, hearing aid and cochlear implant trouble-shooting, hearing aid and Roger system test-box verification, scheduling, and assisting teachers, as needed, with accommodations for students with hearing lossCommunicated with students’ parents and private audiologists regarding any concerns Participated in IFSP, IEP, and 504 plan meetingsCompleted professional reports and chart notes to document all interactions

Services provided to active duty military and contracted civilians with an occupational noise hazardConducted comprehensive audiological assessment services Completed hearing aid evaluations, fittings, follow-ups, and trouble-shootingFit HPDs and educated patients on proper useCompleted documentation of all client interactions in various military medical databases (DOEHRS, AHLTA, MRRs) and DD Forms 2215 and 2216Attended command staff meetings, occupational health department working group meetings, and occupational health supervisor meetingsParticipated in the hearing conservation training presentation for Safety Officers

Services provided to a predominantly geriatric populationObserved audiological assessments, hearing aid evaluations, fittings, and follow-upsObserved acquired hearing loss support groups for adult clientsAssisted in hearing aid programming and cleaning