Audiologist

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Duties and responsibilities:

Audiologist work with patients who have hearing disorders. They may work in hospitals or clinics, private practice, school or universities, nursing homes, industry, or research laborites. They perform examinations, test, and evaluations as well as provide treatment. Audiologists often:

·         Test and measure hearing functions.

·         Identify types of hearing disorders.

·         Develop and provide patent rehabilitation plans and programs.  

·         Conduct audio logical research.

·         Provide educational, medical, and professional consultations.

·         Recommend, dispense, and test hearing aids.

Average salary:  $30,000- $50,000

Educational requirement:

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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