Audiologists Neuro Career Blog

What They Do
Audiologist diagnose and and treat a patient's hearing and balance problems, using advanced technology and procedures.

Duties: 
Audiologist usually does the following:

• Examine patients who have hearing, balance, or ear related problems. 
• Assess the results of the examination and diagnose problems
• Determine and administer treatments
• Fit and dispense hearing aids 
• Counseling patients 
• Keep records of progress of patients 

How to Become an Audiologist 

Audiologists need a doctoral degree and must be licensed in all states. 

The doctoral degree in audiology is a graduate program the typically lasts years. You need a bachelor's degree in any field to enter these programs. Graduate course works also incluse anatomy, physiology, physics, genetics, and normal and abnormal communication development, diagnoses and treatment, pharmacology, and ethics. 

Work Environment
Most audiologists, work in healthcare facilities like hospitals, physican's offices, and audiology clinics. Most audiologists work full time, and some work weekends and evenings to meet patients' needs. ]

Pay:

The median average wage for audiolgists are $69,720

References: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/audiologists.htm
http://www.asha.org/Careers/professions/Careers-in-Audiology/