The Role of an Audiologist

An audiologist is a professional who specializes in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of hearing and balance disorders. Most have earned an Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology) while others have received a master’s degree from an accredited university, where they received extensive training in the prevention, identification, assessment, and non-medical treatment of hearing and balance disorders. They have to complete an internship, pass a national competency examination, and obtain professional certification and licensure in the state(s) where they practice.

man getting a hearing test

Where Audiologists Work

Audiologists work with patients of all ages, treating infants, children, and adults for a variety of hearing and balance problems. They work in diverse settings like hospitals, schools, clinics, universities, private practices, VA hospitals, hearing aid dispensaries, and otolaryngology (ENT) offices.

Audiologist Responsibilities

Audiologists are responsible for services such as:

  • Fitting and dispensing hearing aids
  • Administering hearing and balance tests
  • Assessing candidacy for and programming implantable hearing devices (e.g., cochlear implants, bone-anchored hearing aids, etc.)
  • Counseling patients and their families on communication strategies
  • Designing and implementing hearing conservation programs and newborn hearing screenings
  • Providing aural rehabilitation programs
  • Performing ear-related surgical monitoring

What is an audiologist? All in all, audiologists are the most qualified individuals to help you manage your hearing loss or balance disorder, and they provide an unparalleled breadth of care. If you feel that your hearing is not as good as you’d like, call us today for an evaluation.

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