Why I Became An Audiologist
Our Audiologists share insights into what they love most about their profession, from meeting new patients to the satisfaction of helping others with hearing loss. They provide insights into what they find is the most rewarding aspect of their work life.
Emer O'Reilly - MSc Audiology
Why did you choose to become an Audiologist?
With a background in psychology, I saw how hearing health is a fundamental human need for all individuals. I wanted to be in a career that helped people maintain their ability to communicate effectively. It’s a fulfilling career and I enjoy delivering successful patient outcomes.
What do you love about your job?
I enjoy being able to improve somebody’s quality of life and seeing them get back their confidence through the gift of hearing aids. Seeing the positive impact on my patient's face in the clinic when the hearing aid is fitted is incredibly rewarding.
Katie Lynam - MSc Audiology
Why did you choose to become an Audiologist?
I always knew I wanted to have a career in health. My grandparents suffer from hearing loss and I have a parent who suffers from Meniere’s disease so I have seen the effect that hearing conditions can have first-hand on not only the individual but also their family, friends and other relationships.
This is one of the main reasons why I chose a career in audiology as I wanted a career which can improve the lives of people and their families.
What do you love about your job?
I love building relationships with the clients. We don't just see them for their initial consultations and never see them again, we are with them throughout the whole process and see them for their follow-ups and service calls and you can get to know them and their families.
I also love seeing the immediate results that the clients can get from being fitted with hearing aids. It's lovely to see them get more confident and it's very rewarding.
Clodagh Kelly - MSc Audiology
Why did you choose to become an Audiologist?
I was unsure what I wanted to do when leaving school. I went to college and studied science for 4 years as my favourite subjects were Biology and Chemistry. Science opened up a lot of doors for me and I could've chosen several different career paths but I decided I would like a job in healthcare.
I started doing some research and came across Audiology. I had never really heard of Audiology but after some research, I became very interested in Audiology, applied for a spot on the MSc Audiology course at UCC and thankfully I was accepted and studied for 2 years there.
What do you love about your job?
One of my favourite things about working as an Audiologist is improving people's quality of life - the difference hearing aids can make for the individual suffering from hearing loss as well as family and friends. People are so appreciative and thankful for helping them - I love to meet great characters and hear brilliant life stories.
Rian Breathnach - BSc Audiology
Why did you choose to become an Audiologist?
Growing up I learnt to play the piano and the guitar, I wasn’t great at either but I did enjoy it. Between music and my interest in physics in secondary school, a career in Audiology looked like the ideal route for me.
What do you love about your job?
There are a few rewarding reasons such as improving a person’s quality of life through better hearing and I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything else. Hearing loss is an invisible barrier to communication, each day I see the effects it can have on people’s lives.
