National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
What does an Audiologist do?
Audiologists provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment/rehabilitative services for auditory, vestibular, and related impairments.
They facilitate prevention through the fitting of hearing protective devices, education programs for industry and the public, hearing screening/conservation programs, and research
An Audiologist must have a Doctorate in Audiology and perform a Clinical Fellowship Year (paid) to work without supervision.
Roles of an Audiologist: Prevention (hearing protection, noise measurement) Identification (screen for hearing loss) Assessment (conduct and interpret audiograms) Rehabilitation (evaluate and fit hearing aids) Advocacy/ Consultation (advocate for services, consult with educators) Education/ Research/ Administration (educate/supervise graduate students)
Where can an Audiologist work? Private Practice
Industry
Military
State and Federal Agencies
Rehabilitation
Educating students/ faculty at universities
Home Health
School Systems
Hospitals
Community and University speech centers