About Us
Maria is a highly experienced diagnostic and rehabilitative audiologist and communication therapist. Working at senior level in the public and private sector, she continues to gain experience, skill and knowledge to provide a comprehensive, high-quality service to her clients. Maria is a Practice Tutor and External Examiner for University College Cork Masters Programme in Audiology, committed to on-going training and development in audiology. Maria works to national and international best practice and to the gold standard of audiology practices.
Maria specialises in hearing diagnostics in paediatric and adult clients by providing a treatment plan unique to each client. With extensive clinical knowledge and skill, hearing loss is diagnosed and when appropriate the most up to date premium quality hearing aids provided. Hearing aids are fitted by real ear measurements ensuring optimum sound quality.
Maria’s Education and Qualifications
- Diagnostic and Rehabilitative Audiologist
- Senior Audiologist HSE
- Practice Educator for UCC Masters in Audiology Programme (1st Year)
- UCC Practice Educator for MSc students (1st year)
- Hearing & Communication Therapist
- Member of South Tipperary Women in Business Network
- Member of Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists
- Member of British Academy of Audiology
- PRSI Panel Member
Maria’s Education and Qualifications
- Diagnostic and Rehab Audiologist
- Senior Audiologist HSE
- Practice Educator for UCC Masters in Audiology Programme (1st Year)
- UCC Practice Educator for MSc students (1st year)
- Hearing & Communication Therapist
- Member of South Tipperary Women in Business Network
- Member of Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists
- Member of British Academy of Audiology
- PRSI Panel Member
- Trained as a general nurse in the Bon Secours Hospital in Cork in 2000 & graduated with a Diploma in Nursing Studies
- Trained as an Audiologist in the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast & Qualified in 2003 with B.A.A.T 1 & B.A.A.T 2 professional audiology certification.
- Graduated as a Hearing and Communication Therapist in 2007 from University College Dublin
- Completed MSc in Advanced Audiology in University College Cork in 2013
- Completed a Diploma in Management & Leadership in 2021 from Irish Management Institute
- 2024 Certificate in Microscopice Ear Examination and Aural Care
- Continuous Professional Development in ongoing at Maria O’Brien Audiology Services.