Audiology Jobs - A Career in Hearing Care Field

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Audiology Jobs
A Career in Hearing Care Field

Audiology Jobs Overview

Audiologists work with people who have hearing, balance, and related ear problems. They examine individuals of all ages and identify those with the symptoms of hearing loss and other auditory, balance, and related sensory and neural problems. They then assess the nature and extent of the problems and help the individuals manage them. Using audiometers, computers, and other testing devices, they measure the loudness at which a person begins to hear sounds, the ability to distinguish between sounds, and the impact of hearing loss on an individual's daily life. In addition, audiologists use computer equipment to evaluate and diagnose balance disorders. Audiologists interpret these results and may coordinate them with medical, educational, and psychological information to make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment.

Audiologists provide a variety of services,including assessment and rehabilitation of individuals with auditory and balance disorders,prevention of hearing loss,and research of normal and disordered auditory and balance function. Service is provided by a certified and licensed audiologist.

Employment

Audiologists held about 12,800 jobs in 2008. About 64 percent of all jobs were in healthcare facilities—offices of physicians or other health practitioners, including audiologists; hospitals; and outpatient care centers. About 14 percent of jobs were in educational services. Other jobs for audiologists were in health and personal care stores and in State and local governments.

Audiology Jobs Responsibilities

Audiologists administer and interpret behavioral,electro-acoustic and electro-physiologic measures of the auditory system. Assessment of the vestibular system includes administration and interpretation of clinical and electro-physiologic tests of balance. The audiologist performs cursory otoscopic examinations.

the audiologist determines the appropriateness of amplification systems(conventional and implantable) and assistive listening devices,evaluates their benefit and provides counseling and education regarding their use. The audiology staff is also involved as a member of the rehabilitation team for balance disorders,performing objective tests for the presence of the disorder.

Education

To become an audiologist, you must have a graduate degree(master's or doctorate) and a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology(CCC-A)awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Most states require audiologists to be licensed.

Work Sites and Opportunities

Audiologists provide services and work in many different types of facilities:

Public and private schools
Hospitals
Rehabilitation centers
Residential health facilities
Community clinics
Colleges and universities
Private practice offices
Health departments
State and federal government agencies
Industry with hearing conservation programs
Long-term care facilities
Community hearing and speech centers
Physicians offices
Research laboratories

Starting Salary

Typical starting pay for audiologists in the Boston and suburban areas ranges from $37,000 to $42,000 annually.

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Audiology JobsA Career in Hearing Care Field

Audiology Jobs
A Career in Hearing Care Field