Audiologist

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Duties and responsibilities:

Audiologists work with patients who have hearing disorders. They may work in hospitals or clinics, private practice, schools or universities, nursing homes, industry  , or research laboratories . They preform examinations, tests, and evaluations as well as provide treatment.  Audiologists  Often :

·        Test and measure hearing functions.

·        Identify types of hearing disorders .

·        Develop and provide patient rehabilitation plans and programs .

·        Conduct audio logical research .

·        Provide educational, medical, and professional consultation

·        Recommend, dispense, and test hearing aids .

Average salary: $30,000 – $50,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses ( including AP or IB courses) available in science, math, English, and speech .

Audiologists have master’s degrees in audiology and are licensed .

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