Type Of Business:
Private Practice
Expertise:
Ms. Dougherty's expertise is in swallowing disorders.
Major Product/SVS:
Speech Pathology Services, Treating and Educating Patients
Hobbies/Sports:
Completing Crossword Puzzles, Reading, Watching Sports
Education Degrees:
Postgraduate Coursework, University of Phoenix; Master's Degree in Communication Disorders, Saint Louis University (1997); Bachelor's Degree in Communication Disorders, Marywood University
Affiliations Awards:
Administrator, Educator, Cross County Education; Pennsylvania Speech Language Hearing Association; AAPPSPA Liaison, Health Care Economics Committee, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Advisory Board, Home Health Agency; PBWA; Member, Former President, AAPPSPA
Date of Distinction:
7/28/2011
Charity:
Consultant, ARIJH, Anguilla
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to maintaining her education and certifications.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through the inspiration of her neighbor, who was a speech pathologist.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Dougherty teaches courses in in dysphagia. She has won numerous ACE awards from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Treating Infant to Geriatric Patients who Suffer from Speech Pathology Disorders, Working with Charter and Public Schools, Home Health Centers and Nursing Homes
Education Certifications:
Certificate of Clinical Competency-Speech-Language Pathology; Certified VitalStim Instructor, Interactive Metronome
Awards/Honors:
Honors Award for Private Practice in Speech Pathology, AAPPSPA (2007)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Dougherty intends to continue treating and educating those with speech, hearing and listening disorders; she hopes to publish a book.