Lakmini Balasuriya
Clinical Audiologist & Marketing Executive at Emar Pharma Pvt Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Fasra M.F.
Madam Lakmini is an proactive personality, who is punctual, well-oriented and talented. As a clinical supervisor, she is always open to discussions and guides us in a way that we could learn quickly and be an independent practitioners next time. As an audiologist she is very competent in a broader area of assessments and management options of pediatric, adult & geriatric patients, that her skills, knowledge and attitudes towards practical as well as ethical aspects in dealing with patients are outstanding and extraordinary. She is very insightful and attentive to her appointments and maintains confidentiality in a professional manner. I highly recommend her for the opened up opportunities in the field.
Vindya Geeganage
Lakmini was one of the good team player who worked in our audiology team. She has an outstanding personality which is flexible in working under different conditions. She takes up challenges well and complete her responsibilities in an organized manner. As an audiologist who is senior to me, she is always open to discuss clinical matters, works collaboratively and highlights as a good ethical practitioner. I highly recommend Lakmini for opened up opportunities in audiology context.
Fasra M.F.
Madam Lakmini is an proactive personality, who is punctual, well-oriented and talented. As a clinical supervisor, she is always open to discussions and guides us in a way that we could learn quickly and be an independent practitioners next time. As an audiologist she is very competent in a broader area of assessments and management options of pediatric, adult & geriatric patients, that her skills, knowledge and attitudes towards practical as well as ethical aspects in dealing with patients are outstanding and extraordinary. She is very insightful and attentive to her appointments and maintains confidentiality in a professional manner. I highly recommend her for the opened up opportunities in the field.
Vindya Geeganage
Lakmini was one of the good team player who worked in our audiology team. She has an outstanding personality which is flexible in working under different conditions. She takes up challenges well and complete her responsibilities in an organized manner. As an audiologist who is senior to me, she is always open to discuss clinical matters, works collaboratively and highlights as a good ethical practitioner. I highly recommend Lakmini for opened up opportunities in audiology context.
Fasra M.F.
Madam Lakmini is an proactive personality, who is punctual, well-oriented and talented. As a clinical supervisor, she is always open to discussions and guides us in a way that we could learn quickly and be an independent practitioners next time. As an audiologist she is very competent in a broader area of assessments and management options of pediatric, adult & geriatric patients, that her skills, knowledge and attitudes towards practical as well as ethical aspects in dealing with patients are outstanding and extraordinary. She is very insightful and attentive to her appointments and maintains confidentiality in a professional manner. I highly recommend her for the opened up opportunities in the field.
Vindya Geeganage
Lakmini was one of the good team player who worked in our audiology team. She has an outstanding personality which is flexible in working under different conditions. She takes up challenges well and complete her responsibilities in an organized manner. As an audiologist who is senior to me, she is always open to discuss clinical matters, works collaboratively and highlights as a good ethical practitioner. I highly recommend Lakmini for opened up opportunities in audiology context.
Fasra M.F.
Madam Lakmini is an proactive personality, who is punctual, well-oriented and talented. As a clinical supervisor, she is always open to discussions and guides us in a way that we could learn quickly and be an independent practitioners next time. As an audiologist she is very competent in a broader area of assessments and management options of pediatric, adult & geriatric patients, that her skills, knowledge and attitudes towards practical as well as ethical aspects in dealing with patients are outstanding and extraordinary. She is very insightful and attentive to her appointments and maintains confidentiality in a professional manner. I highly recommend her for the opened up opportunities in the field.
Vindya Geeganage
Lakmini was one of the good team player who worked in our audiology team. She has an outstanding personality which is flexible in working under different conditions. She takes up challenges well and complete her responsibilities in an organized manner. As an audiologist who is senior to me, she is always open to discuss clinical matters, works collaboratively and highlights as a good ethical practitioner. I highly recommend Lakmini for opened up opportunities in audiology context.
Credentials
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Real Ear Measurements (REM) for Beginners
Interacoustics A/SMay, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
CPD/ CEU Threshold ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response) for Beginners
Interacoustics A/SMay, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Audiologist
Sri Lanka Medical CouncilJul, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Registered Audiologist
The Ceylon Medical College CouncilApr, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Emar Pharma Pvt Ltd
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Sri Lanka
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Audiologist & Marketing Executive
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Jul 2022 - Present
🔹 Conduct hearing tests for 30+ patients (both pediatric and adults) per month for early diagnosis and treatment plans. 🔹 Extensive working knowledge in using Otometrics Madsen Itera II audiometer, Madsen Zodiac tympanometer, and Aucrical freefit Real Ear measurements for conducting hearing tests. 🔹 Successfully conducted hearing screenings using the Triveni audiometer in multiple health camps conducted each month, which has helped early detection for hearing impairments. 🔹 Extensive experience working with Earnet hearing aids (Ear- technic, Turkey). 🔹 Performed over 50+ hearing aid trials, dispensing hearing aids, hearing-aid fine-tuning sessions and reprogramming sessions per month to ensure optimal performance and patient satisfaction. 🔹 Possess in-depth knowledge of tinnitus assessment techniques and protocols, and a proven track record of conducting tinnitus evaluations and delivering Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) sessions to over 5+ patients with tinnitus per month. 🔹 Expertise in TRT has enabled to provide personalized counseling and sound therapy, helping patients manage and habituate to their tinnitus symptoms effectively. 🔹 Performing Audiology Department-related administrative work such as appointment scheduling, maintaining client's database, documentation works, working with service providers for equipment-related issues, equipment troubleshooting, working on tenders, and creating content for Audiology social media activities. Show less
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Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
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Sri Lanka
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Visiting Lecturer
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Jul 2022 - Present
🔹 Providing clinical supervision (assessment and testing, research, ethical practice, etc.) to Audiology undergraduate students, guiding and mentoring them in their practical training.🔹 Successfully supervised 2+ students, overseeing the development of their research proposals, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Further, facilitated the acquisition of valuable research skills in students, ensuring their projects adhere to rigorous methodologies and contribute to the field of audiology.🔹 Delivering engaging and informative lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions for Audiology undergraduates. Thereby, effectively facilitating student learning, fostering their understanding of core audiology concepts and developing their clinical skills.🔹 4+ years of experience in designing and implementing curriculum-based teaching modules, covering various aspects of audiology theory and practice. Show less
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Clinical Audiologist/ Visiting Lecturer
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Feb 2020 - Jul 2022
🔹 Conducted comprehensive diagnostic audiological assessments by using GSI Audiostar Pro audiometer, GSI Tympstar, GSI Audera for more than 100+ both pediatric and adult populations per month. 🔹 Conducted hearing screenings using Natus Accuscreening for newborns/infants.🔹 Working knowledge of hearing aid brands- Oticon & Unitron and conducted hearing aid trials, hearing aid fine-tuning sessions, and reprogramming sessions as per the requirements. 🔹 Successfully invigilated 10+ clinical exams for Audiology undergraduates, maintaining a high level of professionalism and adherence to examination protocols, including providing clear instructions, monitoring the progress of students during exams, and resolving any issues that may arise.🔹 Guided and support Audiology final-year students to conduct their community-based projects.🔹 Conducted CAPD assessments and provide appropriate recommendations for over 5+ clients per month. Show less
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Temporary Demonstrator / Clinical Audiologist
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
🔹 Assisted lecturers to conduct lectures and clinical examinations for final year Audiology undergraduates.🔹 Conducted tutorials and practical sessions for Audiology undergraduates. 🔹 Supervised undergraduate students at the Audiology clinic.🔹 Assisted undergraduate research projects of final-year students.🔹 Assisted to organize and implement conferences, workshops, and guest lectures undertaken by the department.🔹 Conducted comprehensive diagnostic audiological assessments by using GSI 61 audiometer, Intracoustic AT 235, and Biologic Navigator Pro for more than 50+ patients per month in both pediatric and adult populations.🔹 Conducted hearing screening by using Natus Accuscreening for the pediatric population.🔹 Working knowledge of hearing aid brands Oticon & Unitron. In addition, conducted hearing aid trials, hearing aid fine-tuning sessions, and reprogramming sessions according to the requirements. Show less
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Ayati National Centre for Children with Disabilities
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Sri Lanka
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Health and Human Services
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Clinical Audiologist
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May 2020 - Jul 2022
🔹 Conducted comprehensive diagnostic audiological assessments by using GSI Audiostar Pro audiometer, GSI Tympstar tympanometer, GSI Audera, Intraacoustic Eclipse, and Intraacoustic Affinity Real Ear Measurements. 🔹 Conducted hearing screenings using Natus Accusreening, and MAICO audiometer as on-site and outreach projects 🔹 Knowledge on hearing aid brand Oticon and conducted hearing aid trials, hearing aid fine-tuning sessions, and reprogramming sessions according to the requirements. 🔹 CAPD - Conducted screening checklists, informal assessments, formal assessments, and management sessions. 🔹 Conducted tinnitus evaluation and TRT sessions 🔹 Conducted CPD sessions and participated to MDT discussions. 🔹 Performed Audiology Wing administrative work such as appointment scheduling, maintaining separate client files, maintain audiology database, work with service providers for equipment related issues, and equipment troubleshooting. Show less
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Medicheks Colombo (Pvt) Ltd
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Visiting Audiologist
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Jan 2019 - Feb 2020
🔹 Performed over 15+ screening and diagnostic Audiology assessments per day 🔹 Participated in over 15+ hearing screening programs 🔹 Performed over 15+ screening and diagnostic Audiology assessments per day 🔹 Participated in over 15+ hearing screening programs
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Education
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2020 - 2022
University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka
Master of Public Health - MPH -
2013 - 2017
University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka
BSc Speech and Hearing Science, Audiology -
1997 - 2011
NWP/KULI/Holy Angels Girls' College, Kuliyapitiya
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