Our Provider
Dawn Semancik, MA, CCC-A
Audiologist
Meet Dawn Semancik, MA, CCC-A
Dawn Semancik is licensed in Arizona as a Clinical and Dispensing Audiologist. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders from Eastern Washington University and her master’s degree in Audiology from Western Washington University in 1991. She is an active member of the American Academy of Audiology and American Speech-Language Hearing Association. With her knowledge of the latest hearing aid technology, years of clinical experience and dedication to continuing education, Dawn is uniquely qualified to identify and treat hearing loss. Her work experience has been varied to include medical centers, military facilities, ENT offices and private practice. She strives for a professional and personal approach to each individual she encounters. Her goal is to educate and provide superior hearing health and rehabilitative care to all patients and ensure quality of service.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.
ACADEMIC DEGREES
- Western Washington University
- Masters of Arts Degree – Audiology
- January 1988 – May 1991
- Eastern Washington University
- Bachelor of Arts Degree – Communication Disorders
- September 1984 – December 1987
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Biltmore Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy
Goodyear, AZ, December 2018 – present
- Diagnostic evaluations (Adults, Children)
- Otoacoustic Emissions
- Hearing aid evaluations
- Prescribing and dispensing hearing aids
- Tinnitus evaluations
- Custom hearing protection and swim plugs
Happy Ears Hearing Center, Clinical and Dispensing Audiologist
Surprise, AZ November 2017 – December 2018
- Diagnostic evaluations (Adults Pediatrics)
- Otoacoustic Emissions
- Hearing aid evaluations
- Prescribing and dispensing hearing aids
- Tinnitus evaluations
- Programming and dispensing bone-anchored hearing aids
- Custom hearing protection and swim plugs
- Public presentations and health fairs
Pacific Otolaryngology, Clinical and Dispensing Audiologist
Tacoma, WA, March 2011 – October 2017
- Diagnostic evaluations (Adults, Children 5+ years old)
- Hearing aid evaluations
- Prescribing and dispensing hearing aids
- Programming and dispensing bone-anchored hearing aids
- Worker’s Compensation approved hearing aid claims
- Custom hearing protection and swim plugs
- Supervise Bates Technical College Hearing Instrument Specialist (HIS) students
Cascade Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy, Clinical and Dispensing Audiologist
Puyallup, WA, April 2008 – March 2011
- Diagnostic evaluations (Adults, Children)
- Hearing aid evaluations
- Prescribing and dispensing hearing aids
- Worker’s Compensation approved hearing aid claims
- Custom hearing protection and swim plugs
Hawaii Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic, Clinical Audiologist
Honolulu, HI, May 2000 – March 2001
- Diagnostic evaluations (Adults)
- Custom hearing protection and swim plugs
Walter Reed Army Medical Center Infant Hearing Screening Program, Clinical Audiologist
Washington, D.C., March 1996 – April 1998
- OAE newborn screenings
- Threshold ABRs
- Hearing loss education and counseling
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Clinical and Dispensing Audiologist
Exceptional Family Member Department / Audiology and Speech Clinic
Landstuhl, Germany February 1994 – May 1995
- Clinical and Dispensing Audiologist
- Diagnostic evaluations (Adults, Children)
- Hearing aid evaluations
- Prescribing and dispensing hearing aids
- IEP team member
- Cleft Palate Board member
- Help to implement OAEs in military hospitals in Europe
The Doctors Clinic of Silverdale, Clinical and Dispensing Audiologist
Silverdale, WA, June 1991 – December 1992
- Diagnostic evaluations (Adults)
- Hearing aid evaluations
- Prescribing and dispensing hearing aids
- Custom hearing protection and swim plugs
Audiology Associates, Inc., Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
Seattle, WA, June 1990 – June 1991
CERTIFICATIONS
- American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) 1992 -2005 (*Re-certification November 2009 – Present)
- American Academy of Audiology (AAA) April 1994 – Present
- Arizona Department of Health Audiology License July 2017 – Present
TRAINING
- Phonak
- Oticon
- Starkey
- Lyric
- GN Resound
- Signia TeleCare Technology Meets Hearing Healthcare
- CPN Foundations of Nucleus CI: A 2-Day Comprehensive Workshop for Audiologists – Denver, CO
- AudiologyOnline CEUs
- 2014 – Starkey Expo
- 2012 – Starkey Expo