This course presents the components and variables involved in starting an audiology private practice. It also presents the essential components for success as described in various chapters of Strategic Practice Management, 4th Edition, San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing.
Upcoming Live Webinars
CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Introductory; ACAud/1.0; AHIP/1.0; ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Related; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; IACET/0.1; IHS/1.0; NZAS/1.0; SAC/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the essential components of managing an audiology private practice.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe how these essential practice management variables relate to one another.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe how a practice can be analyzed for success or failure.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Overview of Audiology Private Practice Presentation |
| 5-10 Minutes | Discussion of Experience Required & Truths and Myths |
| 10-20 Minutes | Economics & Entrepreneurial Spirit |
| 20-30 Minutes | Accounting, Business Structure and Risk & Competitive Analysis |
| 30-40 Minutes | Business Planning & Professional Sales |
| 40-45 Minutes | Human Resources & Marketing |
| 45-55 Minutes | Support & Carhart Quote |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary & Q/A |
Presented By
Robert M. Traynor
EdD, MBA, FNAP
Dr. Robert M. Traynor practiced audiology 46 years at Audiology Associates, Inc., Greeley, Colorado, USA, providing diagnostic & rehabilitative treatment for hearing loss/tinnitus patients of all ages & operative monitoring for otolaryngologists & general surgeons. He holds degrees: University of Northern Colorado (BA, 1972; MA, 1973; EdD, 1975), University of Phoenix (MBA, 2006), conducted Audiology postdoctoral study at Northwestern University (1984). He served in the U.S. Air force and 16 years in U.S. Army Reserve as a military audiologist retiring Lt. Colonel in 1998.
1972-1993, Dr. Traynor was Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor of Audiology, University of Northern Colorado, Professor & Audiology Program Director, Colorado State University. 1999-2020, Audiology Adjunct faculty at the University of Florida teaching Counseling and Audiology Practice Management. He currently is Adjunct Professor at University of Arkansas/Medical Sciences, Rush University, and Salus University.
In 2019, Dr. Traynor was awarded the Joel Wernick Award from the Academy of Doctors of Audiology, 2018 became a Distinguished Alumnus: University of Northern Colorado, in 2017 was inducted as Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice and is the recipient of the 2014 Colorado Academy of Audiology Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Traynor and his coauthor, Dr. Brian Taylor, recently submitted the manuscript for
Strategic Practice Management, 4th Edition, which will be available March 2025.
At Robert Traynor Audiology, LLC, he provides professional advice & consulting to the
hearing industry, interview for This Week in Hearing and Forensic Audiology services.
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Financial: Robert Traynor is the owner of Robert Traynor Audiology. He co-authored Strategic Practice Management, 4th Edition, San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing which is discussed in this course and he receives royalties from. He received an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Robert Traynor has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by AudiologyOnline, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event discusses content from Strategic Practice Management, 4th Edition, San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing.
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American Academy of Audiology
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Australian College of Audiology
AudiologyOnline courses are approved for Continuing Education Points by the Australian College of Audiology. Automatic ACAud Approval Number 20000. This course is offered for 1.00 CEP.
Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners of Ontario
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Introductory Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
British Academy of Audiology
This course has been accredited with 1.00 CPD point/s by the British Academy of Audiology.
Canadian Academy of Audiology
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International Hearing Society
This program is approved by the International Hearing Society and its educational committee, the International Institute for Hearing Instruments Studies. To learn more about earning IHS CE Credit, click here.
New Zealand Audiological Society
This course is offered for 1.00 Continuing Education points through the New Zealand Audiological Society.
Speech-Language & Audiology Canada
Clinically certified members of Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) can accumulate continuing education equivalents (CEEs) for their participation with AudiologyOnline. One hour of coursework equals 1 CEE. All SAC members are encouraged to participate in on-going education.