Audiologists diagnose and treat a patient's hearing and balance problems using advanced technology and procedures.
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- Audiologists
Health Science
What do they typically do
- Fit and dispense hearing aids
- Examine patients who have hearing, balance, or related ear problems
- Conduct research related to the causes and treatment of hearing and balance disorders
- Administer relief procedures for various forms of vertigo
- See patients regularly to check on hearing and balance and to continue or change the treatment plan
- Determine and administer treatment
- Counsel patients and their families on ways to listen and communicate such as by lip reading or through American Sign Language
- Assess the results of the examination and diagnose problems
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +1.5%
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Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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