3.3 Project_Thompson: Audiologist by Shaun Thompson

Job Description/Duties

swthompson22 — 2016-07-01 05:05:09 UTC

Audiologists test and diagnose issues in their patient's hearing to be able to provide them with treatment to help repair hearing issues that they might have or recommend them for surgical procedures that can repair their hearing. They run diagnostics and several different tests to decide which solution will yield the best results for the patient's hearing.

Educational Requirements

swthompson22 — 2016-07-01 05:11:28 UTC

Most audiologists study undergraduate courses in audiology to achieve a graduate degree from an institution that is certified by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. An undergraduate degree in audiology is not required as long as prerequisite courses are fulfilled. Education to become an audiologist can take up to 5-6 years to complete. Different states then have different programs to license audiologists to practice.

Required Licensure

swthompson22 — 2016-07-01 05:15:57 UTC

Licensure varies by state, although a large portion of states require degrees from ASHA certified programs. State-required licensure completion allows the audiologist to practice in that state. Audiologists are not required to have a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology or certified by a program by the American Board of Audiology, although, some employers can require it, so it is suggested for audiologists for better job placement.

Average Salary

swthompson22 — 2016-07-01 05:23:15 UTC

The median national yearly salary for audiologists in the U.S. in 2015 was $74,890. In the past 5 years, this wage has had a small but steady increase.

Work Environment

swthompson22 — 2016-07-01 05:26:29 UTC

Audiologists are employed in a wide variety of places. They can be employed in hospitals, private practices, retirement homes, educational institutions, government offices, and industrial facilities.

Work Schedule

swthompson22 — 2016-07-01 05:28:54 UTC

Audiologists work several different schedules depending on their work environment. Most work full time (40-50 hours weekly) and others work part time.

Job Outlook

swthompson22 — 2016-07-01 05:30:12 UTC

Job Outlook

swthompson22 — 2016-07-01 05:30:25 UTC

Audiology is expected to grow by almost 30% in the next 8 years, as more and more older patients will increase the demand for hearing treatment as well as better equipment and better testing.

Education Example

swthompson22 — 2016-07-01 05:32:14 UTC

Most Audiologists receive a clinical Doctorate of Audiology. This is completed after a undergraduate and graduate program at an accredited ASHA institution. One such program offering this would be thee medical school at Johns Hopkins University, which is a highly regarded university in Maryland, famous for its medical school.

Bibliography

swthompson22 — 2016-07-01 05:39:06 UTC

"Summary." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 Dec. 2015. Web. 01 July 2016. <http://www.bls.gov/ ooh/healthcare/audiologists.htm>

"The Profession of Audiology." The Profession of Audiology. ASHA, n.d. Web. 01 July 2016. <http://www.asha.org/Students/Audiology/>