Audiologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Audiologist

• Focus: Prevention, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment of hearing and balance disorders

Description

Audiologists provide professional, personalized care to minimize the negative impact of hearing and balance disorders and improve outcomes and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients with hearing, balance, or related ear problems

• Assess exam results and diagnose issues

• Determine and administer treatment plans aligned with patient goals

• Provide tinnitus treatment

• Fit and dispense hearing aids

• Counsel patients and families on listening and communication strategies (e.g., lip reading or technology)

• Regularly evaluate hearing and balance and continue or adjust treatment

• Record patient progress

• Research causes and treatments of hearing and balance disorders

• Educate patients on ways to prevent hearing loss

Requirements

• MD or Doctor of Audiology

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)

• Successful completion of an approved Audiology residency training program

• Active license

• Current New York State Medical Practitioner License

Benefits

• Salary: $70,000-$110,000