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Enriching professional development experiences are a constant practice of informed, growth-minded professionals. And, because of the educational focus in academia, professional development has a unique significance in university clinics. Since universities train future doctors of audiology who will practice for the next three decades or more, universities must be current, forward-looking and knowledgeable about the practice of audiology and related areas of expertise.<\/p>\n

Building Your Team and Creating Efficiencies Within the Clinic<\/h2>\n

From reception staff to your audiology assistants and clinicians, all clinic staff benefit from professional development. To provide valuable professional development opportunities to your team you must first identify the areas for improvement and determine the areas in which they are currently excelling. This can be done using mystery shopping or having discussions with your team. After these are identified, Fuel will examine all aspects of your clinic and create a comprehensive, customized training platform that will become the foundation for your clinic\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n

Providing this training helps to hone staffs\u2019 professional skills necessary to a high-quality university clinic. A series of training courses to improve the patient experience is available to benefit the entire clinic faculty, staff and students.<\/p>\n

Continuing the Education of Clinic Staff<\/h2>\n

While clinicians are required to earn continuing education credits, many university clinicians realize they need to know more than what is offered at professional meetings. One way to help with this issue is to attend the annual Fuel Your Future Symposium because they provide practical courses not found elsewhere. The Fuel Symposium curriculum is chosen based on the needs of Fuel clients and feedback from their members.<\/p>\n

The Need for Business Education<\/h2>\n

For historical reasons, many university Au.D. programs don\u2019t have faculty with business training and are not able to provide the essential business education necessary for students who envision themselves as future private practice owners and clinic directors. Some universities operate \u201cfree clinics\u201d that do a fantastic job for the community but offer few solid business practices for the students to experience and learn. Fuel\u2019s university clients benefit from Fuel\u2019s willingness to share their business expertise with students, faculty and staff.<\/p>\n

At your request, Fuel\u2019s staff will provide lectures on needed business topics, such as:<\/p>\n