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Audiologists

SOC 29-1181.00

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.

Zone 5 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Active Learning

3.9

Writing

3.8

Monitoring

3.8

Social Perceptiveness

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.4

English Language

4.3

Therapy and Counseling

4.1

Psychology

3.9

Medicine and Dentistry

3.8

Sales and Marketing

3.7

Computers and Electronics

3.6

Education and Training

3.3

Key Tasks

1Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.

2Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids.

3Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.

4Evaluate hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.

5Program and monitor cochlear implants to fit the needs of patients.

Also Known As

Audiologist Audiology Director Audiology Doctor (AUD) Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology Licensed Audiologist (CCC-A Licensed Audiologist) Clinical Audiologist Clinical Director Dispensing Audiologist Doctor of Audiology Educational Audiologist Hearing Therapist