Audiologist

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Audiologist

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.

Also Called: 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, 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

$56,090
Starting Salary (2023)
$87,740
Median Salary (2023)
10.6%
Projected Job Growth
13,880
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
Advise educators or other medical staff on hearing or balance topics.
Counsel and instruct patients and their families in techniques to improve hearing and communication related to hearing loss.
Engage in marketing activities, such as developing marketing plans, to promote business for private practices.
Evaluate hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Social
Working with people
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity
Concern for Others
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Initiative

What key skills are needed for this job?

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Active Learning

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Common Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

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