Audiology En Español

Advancing audiological care for the Hispanic/Latino community

We are helping audiologists bring language-concordant care to audiology services. We are doing so by teaching medical Spanish courses created by and for audiologists.

Welcome

Thank you for your commitment to advancing audiological care for the Hispanic/Latino community, especially for those for whom, English is not their preferred language. Our Medical Spanish for Audiologists courses were designed using evidence-based medical Spanish curriculums.

Medical Spanish for Audiologists Courses

On-Demand

The on-demand courses offer an opportunity for bilingual audiologists to expand their Spanish language skills while focusing on audiology services within a clinical setting. Courses cover a variety of topics, from how to complete a clinical history to how to discuss hearing technology in Spanish.
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Interested Participants

The Medical Spanish for Audiologists On-Demand courses are intended for Audiologists currently practicing the profession. The curriculum for AuD programs and students is different and longer.

  • You hold a Doctorate or Masters degree in Audiology

  • You possess Spanish language skills at an intermediate or advanced level

  • You are interested in providing safe and high quality care to the Hispanic/Latino Community

Medical Spanish for Doctor of Audiology University Programs

We are committed to making a greater impact by helping train the next generation of hearing and balance professionals. The Medical Spanish for AuD students is a curriculum available to AuD programs.
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Audiology En Español

  • Our Mission

    To build a professional community prepared to address language concordance and health equity in audiological care for the Hispanic/Latino community

  • Our Vision

    To foster a community in which Spanish-speaking audiologists, Hispanic and non-Hispanic, connect, discuss current challenges, and brainstorm solutions to advance audiological care for the Hispanic/Latino community.

  • Our Values

    Audiology en Español is rooted in: respect, equity, cultural humility, and advocacy.

Founder & Course Instructor

Alejandra Ullauri, AuD, MPH

Dr. Ullauri is a bilingual audiologist licensed in the state of Illinois, and the author of Audiology Services in Diverse Communities. She is a native Spanish speaker, born and raised in Ecuador. Dr. Ullauri studied Audiology in the U.S. and in Australia, and she has been fortunate to practice the profession in both languages: two years in the United Kingdom, twelve years in the U.S., and seven years in Ecuador. She possesses clinical Spanish language skills and knowledge of current standardized and validated test materials in Spanish. She is also a member of the National Association of Medical Spanish and has completed the Physician Oral Language Observation Matrix POLOM) Rater Training Course. Dr. Ullauri currently participates as a subject matter expert on pediatric hearing screening methods at the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety. Dr. Ullauri is committed to excellence in Audiology and in training the next generation of Audiologists. She holds the following certifications issued by the American Board of Audiology: Cochlear Implants Specialty (CISC) and Audiology Preceptor (CH-AP).

Instructor Financial/Non-Financial Disclosures

  • Dr. Ullauri is the founder of Audiology En Español and receives a salary from this entity.

  • Dr. Ullauri also receives royalties from her book Audiology Services in Diverse Communities

Join our community

Connect, learn & be part of a network of professionals ready to advance audiological care for the Hispanic/Latino community