getting a degree as an audiologist: a guide for 2014
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Have you ever considered being an Audiologist? This infographic, Getting a Degree as an Audiologist: a Guide for 2014, using the latest data on Audiologist Degrees in the United States and details the current job outlook, the outlook over the next ten years, top salaries, and top degree types for Audiologist - See more at: http://degreecouncil.org/TRANSCRIPT
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Getting a Degree as an Audiologist Guide for 2014From DegreeCouncil.com
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What is Audiology? Audiology is the branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders. It’s practitioners, who treat those with hearing loss and proactively prevent damage, are audiologists.What is an Audiologist? The profession of Audiology is dedicated to the diagnosis and rehabilitation of hearing loss.
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There are many types of degrees available. A Bachelor’s is available in Biomedical Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, and Health Information Management. Master’s are available in Health Care Administration Healthcare and Healthcare Management & Public Safety Leadership
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Job Description: An Audiologist specializes in communication science and disorders. He, or she, uses various instruments to diagnose difficulties and balance disorders. An Audiologist measures hearing loss and determines its cause. Once a diagnosis has been reached, they develop a treatment plan that takes into account the impact the disability is having on the patient.
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A Day in an Audiologist Life: Provide accurate diagnosis appropriate referral and active follow up of all patients. Determine appropriate assessment tools and strategies and implement appropriate treatment plans for all patients receiving rehabilitative services. Provide proper care for departmental equipment. Select and administer the appropriate diagnostic procedures for each patient based on age and performance ability. Generate patient reports and other paperwork needed for patient care use. Fit and dispense prospective clients with an appropriate make and model of hearing aid technology and product based on their hearing loss situation. Program hearing aids using a computer. Identify impairments and dysfunction of auditory, balance, and other related systems, Provide cochlear implant programming.
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Job Outlook: Employment of Audiologists is projected to grow 34% from 2012 to 2022, much faster than he average for all occupations. However, because it is a small occupation, the fast growth will result in only about 4,300 new jobs over the 10 year period
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PayThe median annual wage for audiologists was $69,720 in May 2012. The lowest 10% in the industry earned less than $43m820 while the top 10% earned more than $101,130.
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