Audiologist

Overview

Audiologists are healthcare professionals who evaluate, diagnose, treat and manage hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders in newborns, children and adults.

Audiologists

• Prescribe and fit hearing aids
• Assist in cochlear implant programs
• Perform ear- or hearing-related surgical monitoring
• Design and implement hearing conservation programs and newborn hearing screening programs
• Provide hearing rehabilitation training such as auditory training, speech reading and listening skills improvement

Source: MedlinePlus and American Academy of Audiology

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Recommended Reading

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

The national professional credentialing organization for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, support personnel and other professionals. Includes information on various hearing disorders and provider certification.

American Academy of Audiology

The American Academy of Audiology is the professional organization for audiologists. This website has a news section with the latest information related to hearing and hearing loss.