Hearing Aid Specialists select and fit hearing aids for customers, administer and interpret tests of hearing, and assess hearing instrument efficacy. They also take ear impressions and prepare, design, and modify ear molds.
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- Hearing Aid Specialists
Health Science
What do they typically do
- Train clients to use hearing aids or other augmentative communication devices
- Perform basic screening procedures
- Demonstrate assistive listening devices (ALDs) to clients
- Maintain or repair hearing aids or other communication devices
- Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in audiology
- Select and administer tests to evaluate hearing or related disabilities
- Create or modify impressions for earmolds and hearing aid shells
- Administer basic hearing tests
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +2.5%
Job Openings 1
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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