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In Brief... Audiologist

 Brief Description:

Specially qualified professional who measures hearing, diagnoses and advises on the management of hearing disorders, and supplies and fits hearing aids and other hearing devices to suit individual needs. Otherwise known as a Hearing Technician.


Personal Attributes: scientific approach, imaginative, patient, get on well with people.

Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 19

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Evaluate hearing and speech/language disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment. 

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Administer hearing or speech/language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment. 

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Fit and dispense assistive devices, such as hearing aids. 

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Maintain client records at all stages, including initial evaluation and discharge. 

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Refer clients to additional medical or educational services if needed. 

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Counsel and instruct clients in techniques to improve hearing or speech impairment, including sign language or lip-reading. 

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Monitor clients' progress and discharge them from treatment when goals have been attained. 

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Plan and conduct treatment programs for clients' hearing or speech problems, consulting with physicians, nurses, psychologists, and other health care personnel as necessary. 

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Recommend assistive devices according to clients' needs or nature of impairments. 

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Participate in conferences or training to update or share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies. 

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Qualifications required?

Level 8 Honours Degree in medicine + professional qualifications

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Degree in medicine and specific on the job training.

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Job Title
Audiology Technician
Salary Range*
35 - 65
Related Information:
Senior Audiologist: 45 - 50
Chief Audiologist: 50 - 65
Data Source(s):
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Last Updated: February, 2011
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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