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 home, industry, or research laboratories. They perform examinations, tests, and evaluations as well as provide treatment. Audiologist often:

·        Test and  measure hearing function

·        Identify types of hearing disorders

·        Develop and provide educational, medical, and professional consolation.

·        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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