Audiologist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Audiologist work with patients who have hearing

disorders. They may work in hospitals or clinics, private

practice, schools or universities, nursing homes, industry,

or research laboratories. They preform examinations, tests,

and evaluations as well as provide treatment. Audiologists

often:

.Test and measure hearing functions.

.Identify types of hearing disorders.

.Develop and provide patient rehabilitation plans and

Programs

.Conduct audio logical research.

.Provide educational, medical, and professional

Consultation

.Recommend, dispense, and test hearing aids.

Average salary:$30,000-$50,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high

School courses (including AP or IB courses) available

In science, math, English and speech.

Audiologists have masters degrees in audiology and are licensed.

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