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Tahani Fahad Othman Alothman

Riyadh,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive experience in medical education and clinical development. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to lead and organise administrative committees. Notable for significant contributions to research, enhancing professional development within the healthcare sector. Committed to advancing medical education through innovative approaches and collaborative efforts.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1998
1998
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Assistant professor (Senior Lecturer)

King Saud University
Riyadh
2018.02 - 2026.03
  • Speech & Hearing Therapy Division, Rehabilitation Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences
  • A member in the first round of exam committee for higher diploma in Audiology and balance offered by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities (SCFHS) for the period between April and December, 2024.
  • A member of the Consultary Committee for Curriculum Reviwing/Revising for Audiology Program at Prince Nora Bent Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, KSA. January to December (2024).

Lecturer

King Saud University
Riyadh
2006.12 - 2018.01
  • Speech & Hearing Therapy Division, Rehabilitation Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences

Collaborative member

Saudi Council for Health Specialists (SCHS)
Riyadh
2007.06 - 2010.06
  • Scientific Board for Applied Medical Sciences (SBAMS)

Demonstrator and an Academic Assistant

King Saud University
Riyadh
1999.10 - 2006.11
  • Speech & Hearing Therapy Division, Rehabilitation Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences

Audiologist

King Abdulaziz University Hospital
Riyadh
1999.10 - 2001.06
  • Audiology Clinic

Audiologist

Elite Private Medical Center
Riyadh
1999.07 - 2000.02
  • Audiology Unit/Ear Nose and Throat Clinic

Education

Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) - Speech Language Pathology & Audiology

King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Master of Science degree (MSc) - Audiology

Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Audiology

University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom

Skills

Long experience in medical education

Good communication skills

Leading and organizing administrative committees

Clinical and professional development

Extensive research experience

Certification

Professional certification in Audiology “Aud (C)” from the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (Speech-Language and Audiology Canada “SAC”), the National Canadian professional certification organization since June 2005.

Personal Information:

Arabic & English

Professional & Educational Activities:

  • Attended a seminar on “Survey on the Speech-language Pathologists In the society of Riyadh City” held at the Center of Studies, Training and Research in King Fahd Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. March, 1996.
  • Attended the “Stroke: Advances and Local Experience Symposium” held at King Fahd National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. December, 1996.
  • Attended the “Cochlear Implant” workshop held at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. June, 1997.
  • Attended the “Clinical Assessment & Intervention of Communication Disorders” workshop held at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. June 1997.
  • Attended the “Communication for the Speechless in Arabic Speaking Countries” workshop at the Joint Center for Research in P & O and Rehabilitation Programs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. November1997.
  • Attended the “Palliative & Therapeutic Issues in Rehabilitation” workshop held at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. May, 1998.
  • Attended the 5th ORL Seminar on “ Communication Disorders” held at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Feb, 2001.
  • Attended Private Practice Audiologists of Atlantic Canada (PPAAC) Conference in “Noised-Induced Hearing Loss”, Halifax, Nova Scotia. April 29-May 1, 2004.
  • Attended “Oticon's workshop on Syncro Technology, Fitting and Finetuning the New Oticon SYNCRO Product Line” The hearing aid with artificial intelligence, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. May, 2004.
  • Attended the Eight Anmural Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) Conference, Toronto, Ontario. September 28-October 1st, 2005.
  • Participated in the organization of the first general assembly of the Saudi Society of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SSSPA), June 2007.
  • Participated in writing the residency program & syllabus for the Saudi Board in Clinical Audiology (SBCA) with the Scientific Board for Applied Medical Sciences (SBAMS), Saudi Council for Health Specialists (SCFHS), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. June 2007- April 2008.
  • Attended “Systematic Training for Effective Parenting” (STEP) workshop held at the Horizons School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from April 1st to May 29, 2007.
  • Attended “Strategic Planning Project – SWOT Analysis for King Saud University (KSU) Teaching Staff ” workshop organized by the quality assurance department at KSU, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 2008.
  • Attended “Budget Basics for Researchers” Lecture given by Dr.Heidi Alaskari, Prince Salman Center for Disability Research and held at Speech & Hearing Therapy Division, Rehabilitation Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, , May 10, 2008.
  • Attended “ The Intersections Of Planning, Quality Assurance and Accreditation In Higher Education” series of workshops held at King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 24-28, 2008.
  • Attended “Strategies For Academic Development” New Trends In Physical Therapy Education workshop organized by the Saudi Physical Therapy Association (SPTA), Riyadh, Saudia Araia, January 12, 2009.
  • Attended “Providing a accurate diagnosis and hearing aid fitting prior to 6 months of age” lecture given by Dr. Andre Marcoux and oraganized by Basha Medical Group (Widex Company for Hearing Aids), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 4th, 2009.
  • Attended “Dual Layer Integration (ISP), PASSION HA, Receiver In Canal (RIC)” lecture given by Widex Product Manager and organized by Basha Medical Group (Widex Company for Hearing Aids), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 4th, 2009.
  • Attended “Cochlear Implant Audiology Workshop” organized by King Abdulaziz University Hospital – ENT Department in coorporation with Research Chair for Hearing Disability, Abdulrahman AlGosaibi Co. GTC and Cochlear Academy Europe Team, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 20-22, 2009.
  • Attended “Bone Anchored Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Course” organized by King Abdulaziz University Hospital – ENT Department in coorporation with Hearing Disability Research Chair, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 06, 2009.
  • Attended and participated as a speaker in the “Pediatric Audiology Update Seminar” organized by King Abdulaziz University Hospital– ENT Department in coorporation with Research Chair for Hearing Disability, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 15, 2009.
  • Attended “Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery International Convention” organized by the National Guard Health Affairs at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences which was held at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 9-11, 2009.
  • Attended “New Technologies in Otology” lecture given by Dr.Manohar Bance and organized by the Saudi Otorhinolaryneology (ORL) Society Riyadh ENT Club which was held at Marriott Hotel in Riyadh, KSA. December 15, 2009.
  • Attended “Auditory Steady-State Response Reflecting Speech Encoding And Binaural Processing: Research And Clinical Applications” given by Steven Aiken and organized by the Saudi Otorhinolaryneology (ORL) Society Riyadh ENT Club which was held at Marriott Hotel in Riyadh, KSA. December 15, 2009.
  • Attended “Update vision, mission and goals of College of Applied Medical Sciences (CAMS)” organized by the Quality And Development Unit at CAMS, which was held at CAMS “Olaishah Campus” in Riyadh, KSA.December 16, 2009.
  • Attending “Evaluation of a Tai Chi exercise programme for people with rheumatoid arthritis seminar” given by Clarie Hale and Jenny Waite-Jones. School of Health Care, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. April, 2010.
  • Attending “Contemporary Issues in Health Care seminar” given by Dr. Andrea Nelson at the School of Health Care, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. April, 2010.
  • Attending “Research Ethics: Seeking Approval Seminar” given by Dr. Janet Holt at the School of Health Care, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. April, 2010.
  • Attending “The ESCORTT Study: Pre-hospital Pathways Seminar” given by Prof. Caroline Watkins at the School of Health Care, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. April, 2010.
  • Attending “Turning Ideas into Research Questions Seminar” given by Dr. Andrew Long at the School of Health Care, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. April, 2010.
  • Attending “Epistemology and Ontology Seminar” given by Dr. Bonnie Meekums at the School of Health Care, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. April, 2010.
  • Attending “Recruitment to Research: Equity and Ethical Issues Workshop” given by Dr. Cath Jackson at the School of Health Care, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. May 5th, 2010.
  • Attended “How to Read a Synthesis of Quantitative Studies Workshop” given by Dr. Peter Knapp at the School of Health Care, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. May 5th, 2010.
  • Attending a 2 days seminar (Inter-acoustic ABR and VNG) held in Dubai, UAE. April 29-30, 2011.
  • Attending “Pragmatic Clinical Trial Design and Informed Consent Seminar” given by Dr. Clare Relton at the School of Health Care, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. June 15th/2011
  • Attending and presenting a poster (The Effect of Noise on Balance Control) in the Post Graduate Student Conference at the school of healthcare, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. June 22nd, 2011.
  • Attended “Assisted Conception in Practice: Work in Private and NHS Settings Seminar” given by Dr. Anne Kerr at the School of Health Care, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. July 6th/2011.
  • Attending a 3 days congress “The 4th PSMMC 'Prince Sultan Military Medical Center’ International Congress – Otorhinolaryngology, Audiology and Communication Disorders” held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (February 25th, 26th& 27th, 2013)
  • Attended “Evaluation of the dizzy patient with hands on workshop” given by Prof. J. Goebel, 4th PSMMC 'Prince Sultan Military Medical Center' International Congress – Otorhinolaryngology, Audiology and Communication Disorders), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. February 25th, 2013.
  • Attended “VEMPs and ECochG- interpretation and report up to date workshop” given by Dr. C. McNeill, 4th PSMMC 'Prince Sultan Military Medical Center' International Congress – Otorhinolaryngology, Audiology and Communication Disorders), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. February 26th, 2013.
  • Presenting “The effect of sound on balance function” at the Audiology Research Interest Group (ARIG) held at the School of Health Care, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. June 13th, 2013.
  • Attending and presenting a poster “Cervical evoked myogenic potentials (cVEMPs) normative data in adults: Selecting the appropriate methodology to control sternocleidomastoid muscle Contraction” at Faculty of Health and Medicine (FHM) Conference, Weetwood Hall, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. June 23rd, 2014.
  • Presenting “cVEMP: selecting the appropriate methodology to control sternocleidomastoid muscle contraction variability” at Applied Medical Sciences College, KSU. October 27th, 2014.
  • Attending and presenting “cVEMP: selecting the appropriate methodology to control sternocleidomastoid muscle contraction variability” at ICAN (International conference for audiology and neuro-tology) held at Prince Sultan Conference Hall, Alfaisalia Hotel, Riyadh, KSA. March 1 – 5, 2015.
  • Attending the workshop “Getting published: authorship” held at SDDU in University of Leeds, Leeds. January 19th, 2016 (2 – 4 pm).
  • Attending the workshop “Preparing for your doctoral viva” held at SDDU in University of Leeds, Leeds. January 21st, 2016 (1:30 – 4:30 pm).
  • Attending the workshop “Getting published 6: countdown to submission” held at SDDU in University of Leeds, Leeds. January 26th, 2016 (10 – 12 am).
  • Attending the 10th International Saudi otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery conference held at Hilton Jeddah, KSA. March 15th, 16th & 17th, 2016.
  • Attended and presented a poster titled “Noise-induced Audio-vestibular Dysfunctions in Saudi National Guard Personnel” at the 33rd World Congress of Audiology (WCA) held at the Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver, Canada. September 18th to 21st, 2016.
  • Attended and presenting “cVEMP: Determination of an optimum biofeedback method and data analysis technique in cVEMP testing using head rotation-sitting procedure” at the 24th SORL (Saudi oto-rhinolaryngology) held at Fairmont Makkah Hotel, Makkah, KSA. December 12th & 13th, 2017.
  • Particiated in writing the initial program outline for the Saudi Higher Diploma in Clinical Audiology (SHDCA) offered by the Saudi Commision for Health Specialities (SCFHS), Riyadh, KSA. 2019.
  • Attended “Course File” at presented by Dr. Mona Shafei, held at College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University. January 9th, 2019 (12 – 1 pm).
  • Attended “Blackboard Workshop” presented by Ms. Lolwa Alsaab from Department of Education technologies, College of Education, King Saud University. March 4th, 2019 (11 am – 1 pm).
  • Attended (Hearing Implant Systems “Solutions for Hearing Loss”) course presented by MEDEL company, held at College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University. March 7th, 2019 (9 am – 1 pm).
  • Attended “Assessing by MCQ” course presented by Dr. Wadha Alotaibi, held at Collage of Nursing, King Saud University. April 11th, 2019 (9 am – 2 pm).
  • Attended the pre-conference workshop for the 2nd conference of the Saudi Society of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology “SSSPA”: “Diagnostic Vestibular Evaluation Workshop: Clinical Update” held at Alfaisalia Hotel, Riyadh, KSA. September 24th, 2019 (9 am to 1 pm).
  • Attended the pre-conference workshop for the 2nd conference of the Saudi Society of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology “SSSPA”: “Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT): producing best outcomes for today and tommorow” presented by Dr.Richard Gans, held at Alfaisalia Hotel, Riyadh, KSA. September 27th, 2019 (8 am to 12 pm).
  • Attended the 2nd Conference of the Saudi Society of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology “SSSPA”, held at Alfaisalia Hotel, Riyadh, KSA. September 26th to 28th, 2019.
  • Attended “The 13th basic training course for the new teaching staff at King Saud University”, held at Deanship of skills development (DSD), King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA. September 29th & 30th, 2019 (9 am to 2 pm).
  • Attended “Course Design and Construction” given by Dr. Aljoharah Almeneessier as part of the 13th basic training course for the new teaching staff at King Saud University”, held at Deanship of skills development (DSD), King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA., October 7th & 8th, 2019 (9 am to 2 pm).
  • Attended “Effective College Teaching” given by Dr. Adel Bashatah as part of the 13th basic training course for the new teaching staff at King Saud University”, held at Deanship of skills development (DSD), King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA. , October 14th & 15th, 2019 (9 am to 2 pm).
  • Attended “Evaluation of Educational Outcomes” given by Dr. Wadha Alotaibi as part of the 13th basic training course for the new teaching staff at King Saud University”, held at Deanship of skills development (DSD), King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA. October 21st & 22nd, 2019 (9 am to 2 pm).
  • Attended “Microteaching” given by Dr. Hamza Abdulghani as part of the 13th basic training course for the new teaching staff at King Saud University”, held at Deanship of skills development (DSD), King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA. October 23rd, 2019 (9 am to 2 pm).
  • Attended and completed a full Interacoustics training on “Fitting, Audiometry and Impedance, Evoked potentials, Balance Assessment and Balance Rehabilitation” held in Middlfart, Denmark. November 11th to 14th, 2019.
  • Attended the worshop titled “How to teach through virtual classes using KSU learning management system (LMS)” held at the Rehabilitation Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA. March 10th, 2020 (10 – 12 am).
  • Attended the online worshop titled “Basics of online exams through the blackboard” given by Dr. Adham Eid, held at Zoom meeting application organized by the the College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA. April 15th, 2020 (7 – 10 PM).
  • Attended a 2.5 hours webinar titled “Comprehensive Vestibular System Journey” – Day one: “Vestibular System Overview and Background Knowledge” organized by Myo Osteopathy, June 28th, 2020.
  • Attended a 2.5 hours webinar titled “Comprehensive Vestibular System Journey” – Day two: “Vestibular System Pathology and Manifestations” organized by Myo Osteopathy, June 29th, 2020.
  • Attended a 2.5 hours webinar titled “Comprehensive Vestibular System Journey” – Day three: “Vestibular audiological Assessment, Vestibular Management (1/3)” organized by Myo Osteopathy, June 30th, 2020.
  • Attended a 2.5 hours webinar titled “Comprehensive Vestibular System Journey” – Day four “Vestibular Management (2/3)” organized by Myo Osteopathy, July 1st, 2020.
  • Attended a 2.5 hours webinar titled �Comprehensive Vestibular System Journey” – Day five: “Vestibular Management (3/3)” organized by Myo Osteopathy, July 2nd, 2020.
  • Presented a lecture “Audio-vestibular sciences doctoral programs in the United Kingdom” as part of a series of introductory lectures about post-graduate studies in audio-vestibular sciences organized by the Saudi Society of speech-language pathology and audiology (SSSPA), online lecture, avaliale on SSSPA twitter acount. August 25th, 2020 (06/01/1442).
  • Attended the workshop titled “Course specification, the new 2020 templates” given by Dr. Muneria Almurdi, held at Zoom meeting appication organized by Health Rehabilation Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Univeristy, Riyadh, KSA. February 23rd, 2021.
  • Attended an online webinar: (Case studies BPPV “Part 2 of 3”) given by Michelle R. Petrak (https://www.interacoustics.com/academy/webinars). Duration: 21 minutes. March 1st, 2021.
  • Attended the workshop “Publishing Scientific Paper in ISI” presented by Dr. Raha Orfli, held at Zoom meeting application organized by Skills Development Unit in College of Applied Medical Sciences at King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA. Duration: 3 hours. October 13th, 2021.
  • Attended the lecture (How to write program learing outcomes (PLOs) and course learing outcomes”CLOs”) given by Dr. Ghada Tajaldeen, Department of Health rehabilitation Sciences, Speech and Hearing Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences at King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA. May, 2022.
  • Attended the meeting “The excutive procedures for the transfer plan to the three academic semesters” given by Dr. ALI Abu-sharah, Vice dean of academic and educational afairs, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA. June 13th, 2022.
  • Attended the 3rd conference of the Saudi Society of Speech-language pathology and audiology “From Evidence to Practice” organized by the Saudi Society of Speech-language pathology and audiology (SSSPA) held at Movenpick Hotel and Residences, Riyadh, KSA. October 1st and 2nd, 2022.
  • Attended the workshop “Video head impluse test (vHIT)” given by Dr. Kamran Barin and Dr. Leigh Martin, organized by the the Saudi Society of Speech-language pathology and audiology (SSSPA) held at Movenpick Hotel and Residences, Riyadh, KSA. October 1st and 2nd, 2022. Duration: 2 hours.
  • Attended the workshop “Vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMPs): Principles and Clinical Appications” given by Dr. Eleftherios Papathanasiou, organized by the the Saudi Society of Speech-language pathology and audiology (SSSPA) held at Movenpick Hotel and Residences, Riyadh, KSA. October 1st and 2nd, 2022. Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes.
  • Attended the workshop “Binaural Hearing Evaluation” given by Dr. Shaza Saleh, organized by the the Saudi Society of Speech-language pathology and audiology (SSSPA) held at Movenpick Hotel and Residences, Riyadh, KSA. October 1st and 2nd, 2022. Duration: 1.5 hour.
  • Attended “KSU: How to turn your thesis into an article?” webinar given by Dr. Yasmin Amer, organized by King Saud University and Elsevier. October 12th, 2022. Duration: 1 hour.
  • Organized an event called “Do you want to know more about hearing and balance disorders?” using educational wall posters done by speech and hearing students held at College of Applied Medical Sciences (CAMS) in cooperation with the community services and continuing education committee, Rehabilitation Sciences Department, KSU, female campus - main Hallway. Riyadh, KSU. November 3rd, 2022. Duration: 1.5 hour.
  • Organized an event called “Do you want to know more about hearing and balance disorders?” wall posters event given by speech and hearing students (level 8) held at College of Applied Medical Sciences (CAMS) in cooperation with the community services and continuing education committee, Rehabilitation Sciences Department, KSU, Male campus - main Hallway. Riyadh, KSU. November 2ed, 2022. Duration: 1 hour.
  • Attended “KSU: How to select the right journal?” webinar given by Dr. Yasmin Amer, organized by King Saud University and Elsevier. November 9th, 2022. Duration: 1 hour.
  • Attended the first Boot Camp for Speech and hearing program given by Dr. Asma Alderaa and organized by Health Rehabilitaion Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, KSU. January 26th, 2023. Duration: 2 hours.
  • Attended the second Boot Camp for Speech and hearing program online given by Dr. Asma Alderaa and organized by Health Rehabilitaion Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, KSU. January 26th, 2023. Duration: 2.5 hours.
  • Attended a three day workshop titled “Dizziness diagnosis and treatment” given by Dr. Doaa Alshareef and Mrs. Mariam Alshameri organized by Training and scholarship Unit, Minisitery of Health, Riyadh. August 27th -28th & 29th, 2023. Duration: 3 days (8 am– 3 pm).
  • Attended a three day workshop titled “Advanced vestibular workshop” given by Dr. Kamran Barin and Darren M. Whelan organized by King Fasical Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, KFSH International Holding Company, Almohammadiyaa Tower, Riyadh, KSA. October 17th, 18th & 19th, 2023. Duration: 3 days (9 am – 5 pm).
  • Attended a worshop titled “Preparing Program Self-study” given by Dr. Asma Alrushood orgnized by Health Rehabilitation Sciences Department (RHS), College of Applied Medical Sciences, KSU. November 8th, 2023. Duration: 3 hours.
  • Attended a worshop titled “Preparing Academic Staff for Programs’ Accreditation” given by Prof. Hanan Alolayan orgnized by deanship of developement and quality, Building 17, Alderiya Hall, KSU. January 17th, 2024. Duration: 3 hours (10 am – 1 pm).
  • Attended a six-hour webinar course on “Good Clinical Practice” availabe in National Drug Abuse Treatment (NIDA) Clinical Trials Network (http://gcp.nidatraining.org). February 12th, 2024.
  • Attended a talk given by Dr. Walid Al-Sabah (Consultant at National Center for Academic accreditation and evaluation “NCAAA”). April 17th, 2024.
  • Attended a talk named “SSR workshop” given by a Consultant at Natinal Center for Academic accriditation and evaluation “NCAAA”). April 21st , 2024.
  • Participated in the academic accriditation process (evaluation sessions and tours) for the Physical Therapy Prgram in Rehabilitation Scienes Department, KSU by the National Center for Academic accriditation and evaluation “NCAAA”. May (2024).
  • Attended the 4th SSSPA (Saudi Speech-language pathology and Audiology Society) conference held at Crowne Plaza and IHG Hotel, Riyadh. May 11th & 12th, 2024. Duation 16 hours (8 am – 7 pm).
  • Attended the workshop “Hearing Aid Selection and Fitting” given by Dr. Sarah Albelaihi ad Faisal Alqahtani which was part of the 4th SSSPA conference (Saudi Speech-language pathology and Audiology Society) held at Crowne Plaza and IHG Hotel, Riyadh. May 10th, 2024. Duation 3.5 hours (1:30 – 5:00 pm).
  • Attended the workshop “Latest PHONAK Technologies- Lumity Platform” given by Almadenah Company which was part of the the 4th SSSPA conference (Saudi Speech-language pathology and Audiology Society) held at Crowne Plaza and IHG Hotel, Riyadh. May 12th, 2024. Duation 1 hour and 40 minutes (1:00 – 2:40 pm).
  • Attended the workshop “Pediatric Vestibular Assessment” given by Dr. Richard Gans, which was part of the the 4th SSSPA conference (Saudi Speech-language pathology and Audiology Society) held at Crowne Plaza and IHG Hotel, Riyadh. May 12th, 2024. Duation 2 hour and 20 minutes (2:40 – 4:00 pm).
  • Attended the workshop “Otoacoustic Emissions Workshop: interactive demonstrations and interpretation of advance clinical OAE measurment techniques” given by Mr. Waseem Abbas, which was part of the the 4th SSSPA (Saudi Speech-language pathology and Audiology Society) conference held at Crowne Plaza and IHG Hotel, Riyadh. May 12th, 2024. Duation 1.5 hour (4:00 – 5:30 pm).
  • Attended the workshop “Speech Testing in Audiology: Development and Clinical Application” given by Dr. Hanin Rayes, which was part of the the 4th SSSPA conference (Saudi Speech-language pathology and Audiology Society) held at Crowne Plaza and IHG Hotel, Riyadh. May 11th, 2024. Duation 2 hours (1:15 – 3:15 pm).
  • Attended “Health Rehabilitaion Scienes Research Day” organized by the Scientific Research Committee in RHS, CAMS, KSU, Building 24. May 20th, 2024 (9 am – 2 pm).
  • Attended an online workshop “Certification Exam Writer” offered by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities (SCFHS). April (2024).
  • Attended the lecture “Scientific Publishing: from A to ” given by Prof. Dalia Foaad, which was part of a series of reseaechers’ development lectures organized by the Research center (Deanship of Scientific Research) at King Saud University, Riyadh. September 17th, 2024. Duation: 1 hour (12 – 1 pm).
  • Attended the lecture “Trusted Scentific Research Resouces” given Prof. Fatima Alotaibi, which was part of a series of reseaechers’ development lectures organized by the Research center (Deanship of Scientific Research) at King Saud University, Riyadh. September 30th, 2024. Duation: 1 hour (12 – 1 pm).
  • Participated in King Saud University booth at “Saudi General Aviation Exhibition Sand and Fun” – organized by Saudi Aviation Club held at Thummamah Airport, Riyadh, KSA. November 19th to 23rd, 2024. Duration: 5 days (10:00 – 8:00 pm).
  • Attended the “Scientific Journal Forum – Publishing with intergrity in the age of artificial intelligence” organized by the Post-graduate Studies and Scientific Research “Scientific Journals Unit” in King Saud University. Riyadh, KSA. December 4th (2024). Duration: 6 hours (9 am – 3 pm).
  • Attended the workshop titled “Beyond the Journal Impact Factor”. King Saud University Journals (Case Study)” organized by the Post-graduate Studies and Scientific Research “Scientific Journals Unit” in King Saud University. Riyadh, KSA. December 4th (2024). Duration: 1 hour (1 – 2 pm).
  • Attended the “Artificial Intelligence In Medical Sciences 2024 – The Future of Healthcare Research, Development and Innovation” conference orgnaized by College of Applied Medical Sciences in University of Hail, Hail, KSA. December 9 – 11th (2024). Duration: 3 days (8 am – 3 pm).
  • Attended the workshop titled “AI, VR and Future of Medical Education” given by Dr. Albandari Bin Ammar orgnaized by College of Applied Medical Sciences in University of Hail, Hail, KSA. December 10th (2024). Duration: 2 hours (1 – 3 pm).
  • Attended the workshop titled “The Scientific Wealth of Robotics in Colleages of Applied Medical Sciences” given by Dr. Henry Alshaery orgnaized by College of Applied Medical Sciences in University of Hail, Hail, KSA. December 11th (2024). Duration: 2 hours (10 am– 12 pm).
  • Attended the course titled “Preparing Research Surveys” organized by the Deanship of skills development (DSD), King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA. January 14th, 2025. Duration: 5 hours (4:00 to 9:00 pm).
  • Attended the following forum ��Evaluation of Clinical Practionners: Reality and Aspirations” organized by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities (SCFHS) held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Riyadh, KSA. August 26th, 2025. Duration: 4 hours (4:00 – 8:00 pm).
  • Attended the workshop titled “How to Apply Masking in Pure Tone Audiometry Based on the BSA Recommeded procedure (2018)” given by Dr. Ibrahim Almufarrij from King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA. September 10th, 2025. Duration:1 hour (12: 00 – 1:00 pm).
  • Participated as a speaker for the title “Tinnitus Management: Bringing Tinnitus Apps to Arabic Speakers” presented at “TECHPATH Innovation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Conference” orgnaized by King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) – Second Health Cluster in Riyadh, KSA. October 10th (2025). Duration (6:45 – 7:00 pm).
  • Attended the conference titled “TECHPATH Innovation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Conference” orgnaized by King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) – Second Health Cluster in Riyadh, KSA. October 10th & 11th (2025). Duration (Day 1: 1:00 – 8:30 pm; Day 2: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm).
  • Attended the seminars titled “From conceptualization to publication: A research pathway in ECMO and early mobilization awareness” given by Mr. Othman Alhakame and “The prevalence of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy in people with cancer: A systematic review” given by Mrs. Shahad Alzahrani as part of the Academic Research Seminar Series organized by the Scientific Research Committee in rehabilitation Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, November 4th (12:00 – 1:00 PM).
  • Attended the Speech and Hearing Program seminar titled “A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Construct a psychometric Test” given by Dr. Madawi Altaib as part of the Academic Research Seminar Series organized by the Scientific Research Committee in rehabilitation Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, November 12th (12:00 – 1:00 PM).
  • Participanted in King Saud University booth at “Saudi General Aviation Exhibition Sand and Fun 2025” organized by Saudi Aviation Club held at Thummamah Airport, Riyadh, KSA. November 25 to 29th, 2025. Duration: 5 days (10:00 – 5:00 pm).
  • Attended The following conference “International Conference on Data and AI Capacity and Building (ICAN), organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority, held at King Saud University Main Hall in Riyadh, KSA. January 28 – 29, 2026 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm).
  • Attended the following seminar “How AI tools can streamline your litreature reviews, enhance writing precision and navigate the modern publishing landscape” given by Dr. Saja Aldera as part of the Academic Research Seminar Series organized by the Scientific Research Committee in rehabilitation Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, February 10th, 2026 (12:00 – 1:00 PM).
  • Attended the following workshop “Unifying Course Content and Exams” as part of academic staff training and development, organized by Rehabilitation Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, February 17th, 2026 (2:30 – 3:30 PM).

Clinical Experience:

  • One full year of internship as part of the Bachelor program (6 months in Speech Pathology and 6 months in Audiology) done at two clinical sites; King Abdulaziz University Hospital & King Abdulaziz Medical City National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 1998- January 1999.
  • Summer training in the Speech-Language Pathology Clinic at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 1999.
  • Volunteer work in the Audiology Clinic at Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May - June, 1999.
  • Three months of internship as part of the master program, Nova Scotia Speech and Hearing Center, Audiology Unit, IWK Health Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, May-July 2004.
  • Three months of externship as part of the master program, LaSalle Audiology Clinic, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, January-March 2005.
  • Three months volunteer clinical work at the Communication and Swallowing Disorders Department (CSDD) - King Fahd Medical City (KFMC) under direct supervision of Audiology unit head “Dawn Doig” (Canadian certified audiologists (Aud (C)). Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. January to March, 2010.

Teaching Experience:

Teaching five undergraduate courses (Audiology I), (Audiology II), (Pediatric Audiology), (Hearing Impairment) and (Electrophysiological Test Procedures), (Orientation to Research Methodology) at the Speech & Hearing Therapy Division, Rehabilitation Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, December 2006 to present.

Research Experience:

  • A research project “Early Detection and Monitoring of Cisplatin- Ototoxicity Using Distortion Product Oto-Acoustic Emissions and Extended Frequency Pure Tone Audiometry in Young Children” submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree of Master of Science in Audiology, School of Human Communication Disorders (SHCD), Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. December 2004.
  • A Thesis titled “The Effect of Noise Exposure on Vestibular Function” was submitted towards the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. November 18, 2018.
  • Link to paper: https://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/22271/
  • Alothman, T. F., Alghabbani, M. F., Alqahtani, H. K., Alghamdi, R. K., Dammas, R. A., Fagehi, J. M., Abd Elkader, S.M., Alhusaini, A.A., Alabdulwahab, S.S., AlSari, N.A. and Shaheen, A. (May 29th, 2025). The Effect of Listening to Auditory Content using Headphones on Static and Dynamic Balance among Young Females Aged 18–25 Years. Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 1-6.
  • Link to paper: http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40727124/

Research Interests:

  • Industrial Audiology
  • Audio-vestibular disorders
  • Electrophysiological test procedures
  • Ototoxicity

current and Future Plans:

  • Teach clinical audiology, electrophysiology and vestibular courses.
  • Participate in the quality assurance & international accreditation process for Speech-language pathology and audiology program at KSU.
  • Participate in the undergraduate curriculum development and establishment of a master program in audiological science in KSU.
  • Build a good record of research publications in my area of interest.

Timeline

Assistant professor (Senior Lecturer)

King Saud University
2018.02 - 2026.03

Collaborative member

Saudi Council for Health Specialists (SCHS)
2007.06 - 2010.06

Lecturer

King Saud University
2006.12 - 2018.01

Demonstrator and an Academic Assistant

King Saud University
1999.10 - 2006.11

Audiologist

King Abdulaziz University Hospital
1999.10 - 2001.06

Audiologist

Elite Private Medical Center
1999.07 - 2000.02

Master of Science degree (MSc) - Audiology

Dalhousie University

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Audiology

University of Leeds

Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) - Speech Language Pathology & Audiology

King Saud University
Tahani Fahad Othman Alothman