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Audiologists
O*NET 29-1181.00
Median Salary
$95,780
$64,610 – $133,120/yr
What They Do
Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.
Typical Tasks
- Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.
- Evaluate hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.
- Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids.
- Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
- Monitor patients' progress and provide ongoing observation of hearing or balance status.
Key Skills
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Work Activities
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Working with Computers
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Education Usually Needed
- doctoral degree
Also Known As
Audiologist
Audiology Doctor (AUD)
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology Licensed Audiologist (CCC-A Licensed Audiologist)
Clinical Audiologist
Dispensing Audiologist
Educational Audiologist
Forensic Audiologist
Industrial Audiologist
Pediatric Audiologist
Staff Audiologist
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