Amelia Ackerman
About Amelia Ackerman
Amelia Ackerman is a Speech Language Pathologist with experience at Encore Rehabilitation Services and McLaren Greater Lansing since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Grand Valley State University and a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Dakota.
Work at McLaren Greater Lansing
Amelia Ackerman has been employed as a Speech Language Pathologist at McLaren Greater Lansing since 2021. In this role, she provides assessment and treatment for individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. Her clinical experience includes working with both pediatric and adult populations, addressing a range of speech and language issues.
Current Role at Encore Rehabilitation Services
Since 2021, Amelia Ackerman has also worked at Encore Rehabilitation Services as a Speech Language Pathologist. In this position, she focuses on evaluating and treating speech and language disorders, utilizing her expertise to support patients in their communication needs.
Education and Expertise
Amelia Ackerman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services from Grand Valley State University, studying from 2014 to 2018. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Dakota, completing her studies in 2020. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her clinical practice in speech-language pathology.
Previous Experience in Speech-Language Pathology
Prior to her current roles, Amelia Ackerman gained valuable experience as a Speech Language Pathologist Intern at Kentwood Public Schools in 2020 for four months. She also completed a Speech Therapy Internship at Sanford Health for three months in 2020. These positions allowed her to develop her skills in assessing and treating various speech and language disorders.
Professional Skills and Certifications
Amelia Ackerman holds a BLS-CPR certification, demonstrating her proficiency in basic life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. She is skilled in using electronic health record systems such as Epic and Cerner, which are essential tools in modern healthcare settings. Her clinical skills encompass assessing and treating disorders related to speech, language, voice, fluency, social communication, and swallowing.