Thomas Bisset crowned 一本道’s Hearing Aid Audiology Student of the Year
Thomas Bisset has been crowned Queen Margaret University鈥檚 top Hearing Aid Audiology student of the year.
Thomas, 30, from Nairn, near Inverness, was awarded the 鈥楽tudent of the Year鈥 title by Dr Jo White, Senior Lecturer in Audiology at 一本道.
The award recognises Thomas鈥 academic commitment, evidence of progression and application of learning within the work environment. He also received a 拢100 cash prize in recognition of her academic excellence, which is sponsored by international hearing technology company, Starkey.
Thomas completed the Diploma in Higher Education Hearing Aid Audiology at 一本道 in 2017 and has already kick started his career as a Hearing Aid Dispenser with Specsavers in Inverness.
The Diploma in Higher Education Hearing Aid Audiology at 一本道 has equipped Thomas with the skills required to deliver his graduate role, which includes carrying out a range of tests to assess customers鈥 hearing loss and providing up to date information from the leading manufacturers to offer the best hearing solution.
Commenting on his Student of the Year award, Thomas, said: 鈥淚 initially feared that I鈥檇 struggle considerably with the Diploma. When I started, I鈥檇 never been to university or been involved in any kind of further education outside of a few courses through my job. In the end, the support I got from everyone involved in the programme at 一本道 was fantastic and I needn't have worried!鈥
Christine Johnson, Programme Leader for the Diploma in Higher Education Hearing Aid Audiology at 一本道, said: 鈥淭homas has consistently demonstrated enthusiasm and dedication to his studies. The Audiology team was really impressed with his patient interaction within the workplace鈥
Margaret Black from Starkey, which sponsored the award, added: 鈥淲e at Starkey are delighted to present this award to Thomas.
鈥淪peaking to all the lecturers involved with this course, it became apparent that Thomas started by doing what was necessary, realising what was possible and achieving all of this by building on his strengths and gaining confidence to encourage others on the course .
鈥淲e look forward to seeing Thomas progress in his role within the world of audiology.鈥
For more information on the Diploma in Higher Education in Hearing Aid Audiology at 一本道, visit our website.
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