Audiology: Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A licensed Audiologist specializes in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating hearing loss, balance disorders, and tinnitus in adults, children, and infants. Educational requirements include a Bachelor's degree and a Doctorate of Audiology, with average salaries in 2019 at $77,600. Audiologists work in various settings such as hospitals, clinics, schools, and research labs. Their duties involve conducting hearing tests, advising on hearing aid selection, and providing counseling. Audiologists may perform specialty testing for cochlear implants, vestibular disorders, tinnitus management, and auditory processing disorders. If interested in audiology, shadowing a local audiologist is recommended for a firsthand experience. For more information, visit audiology.org and asha.org.
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AUDIOLOGY Meredith Boudreaux, Au.D.
What is an Audiologist? A licensed healthcare professional who specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss, balance disorders, tinnitus in adults, children and infants.
Educational Requirements and Salary Bachelors degree from an accredited undergraduate university (4 years) Doctorate of Audiology from an accredited graduate school (4 years) 3 years: Class and off-site clinic 1 year: Externship Doctorate in Audiology or Ph.D. Average salary in 2019: $77, 600 (+ any additional commission from hearing aid sales)
Settings Hospital ENT office Private Practice Veterans Affairs Military K-12 schools Clinic Research Lab Hearing aid company
Typical Duties Gather thorough case history Hearing test: pure tones and immittance Counsel on results Hearing aid selection Hearing aid orientation Hearing aid adjustments
Specialty Testing Cochlear Implants: testing, mapping Vestibular: testing, treatment and referrals Tinnitus (ringing in the ears): Counseling, management Intraoperative monitoring Auditory Processing Disorders
My career Likes/dislikes Typical day Specialty interests Most satisfying experience
If you are Interested in audiology Find a local audiologist to shadow for the day. Every setting is different, so shadowing people in various settings is helpful. Email me with questions: Meredith.hobgood@gmail.com
To Learn More www.audiology.org www.asha.org
