Duties
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Examine patients who
have hearing, balance, or related ear problems
·
Assess the results of
the examination and diagnose problems
·
Determine and
administer treatment
·
Administer relief
procedures for various forms of vertigo
·
Fit and dispense
hearing aids
·
Counsel patients and
their families on ways to listen and communicate, such as by lip reading or
through American Sign Language
·
See patients regularly
to check on hearing and balance and to continue or change the treatment plan
Education
The doctoral degree in
audiology is a graduate program typically lasting 4 years. A bachelor’s degree
in any field is needed to enter one of these programs.Education
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