An audiologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats hearing and balance disorders in patients of all ages. They conduct hearing tests, fit hearing aids and other assistive devices, and provide rehabilitation services. Becoming an audiologist requires a bachelor's degree, doctoral degree in audiology, and state licensure. Audiologists work in various settings like hospitals, schools, private practice, and more. The job outlook is growing faster than average with opportunities available.
An audiologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats hearing and balance disorders in patients of all ages. They conduct hearing tests, fit hearing aids and other assistive devices, and provide rehabilitation services. Becoming an audiologist requires a bachelor's degree, doctoral degree in audiology, and state licensure. Audiologists work in various settings like hospitals, schools, private practice, and more. The job outlook is growing faster than average with opportunities available.
An audiologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats hearing and balance disorders in patients of all ages. They conduct hearing tests, fit hearing aids and other assistive devices, and provide rehabilitation services. Becoming an audiologist requires a bachelor's degree, doctoral degree in audiology, and state licensure. Audiologists work in various settings like hospitals, schools, private practice, and more. The job outlook is growing faster than average with opportunities available.
An audiologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats hearing and balance disorders in patients of all ages. They conduct hearing tests, fit hearing aids and other assistive devices, and provide rehabilitation services. Becoming an audiologist requires a bachelor's degree, doctoral degree in audiology, and state licensure. Audiologists work in various settings like hospitals, schools, private practice, and more. The job outlook is growing faster than average with opportunities available.
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school! A Career as a Audiologist WHAT DOES AN AUDIOLOGIST DO? › ·Audiologists work with patients of all ages from newborns to elderly who present with hearing and balance disorders › Audiologists evaluate, diagnose, and treat a variety of hearing problems › They supervise & conduct new-born hearing screenings › They assess the candidacy of persons with hearing loss for hearing aids and cochlear implants and provide fitting, programming, and audiologic rehabilitation to ensure the best possible outcomes. (What Does an Audiologist Do? Video 1 min 31 sec)
› They counsel and educate teachers, older adults, children
and their families about hearing loss › Audiologists serve on multi-disciplinary teams with other professionals including physicians, physical therapists, optometrists, teachers, and speech-language pathologists and make medical referrals A Career as an Audiologist WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE AN AUDIOLOGIST?
› Need a bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders & Sciences
or Speech & Hearing Science (or required set of undergraduate courses with a different undergraduate degree) › Then need clinical doctoral degree in Audiology (Au.D) from an ASHA CAA accredited audiology graduate program. You will be Dr. X. › Pass the National Audiology Praxis exam for licensure and certification.
(Note: Universities offer very different undergraduate experiences in the
major minor. EIU has undergraduate courses in speech & hearing science, audiology, aural rehabilitation, sign language, honor’s program, clinical experience and students have a very high acceptance rate into A Career as an Audiologist WHERE DO AUDIOLOGISTS WORK? Audiologist Children’s Hospital Video › Hospitals › Doctors’ offices › Private and Group Practice › Long-Term Care Facilities › K-12 Schools Audiologist in Schools Video › Other Schools and Programs for special- Audiologist in Army needs children and University Video › Colleges and Universities › Military (2.7 million veterans have service-connected hearing disabilities) › Local, State, and Federal Government Agencies Audiologist Private Practice Video WHAT’S THE JOB OUTLOOK? WILL THERE BE JOBS?
› GREAT JOB OUTLOOK!
› Audiology job opportunities growing 13% between 2019 and 2029 (Bureau Labor Statistics)- faster than average GROWING profession › High Employment- you can find a job! Often multiple job offers Show me the MONEY – What are salaries like for audiologists? 2019 US Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports Median Salary for Audiologists was $77,600 Factors Influencing Audiology Salaries
• Rural vs Urban, need/degree of shortages, and cost of living
• Years of experience (1-3 years median = $72,000) ASHA 2018 Audiology Salary Survey
• Clinical service provider ($79, 095) vs supervisor/administrator ($104,293)
offices $75,500) Bureau of Labor Statistics TOP 5 REASONS TO BE AN AUDIOLOGIST 1) LOVE GOING TO WORK EVERY DAY to HELP people with hearing and balance issues make a difference in their lives. 2) Flexibility – choose a job in a variety of settings and (hospitals, clinics, doctors office, school etc) can work with a small or wide age range of clients. 3) Never get burned out- if you are tired of one setting/population or age group, CHANGE jobs. Jobs are available and will be in the future with growth anticipated. Opportunities in administration. 4) Often part of a TEAM in health care or school setting, but usually have a lot of autonomy and independence too. 5) Good salary OTHER GREAT THINGS ABOUT BEING AN AUDIOLOGIST…… Want to be an Audiologist? Join the Department of Communication Disorders & Sciences at Eastern Illinois University for your bachelor’s degree
(Audiology requires graduate study for a clinical Doctor of Audiology degree Au.D) WHY STUDY COMMUNICATION DISORDERS & SCIENCE AT EIU? › Friendly department, faculty have open doors and like to know students. Faculty member is your advisor. › ONLY Illinois public university where undergraduate students get to help with a client and then treat their own client. Can work with audiologists at local hospital, help with testing in EIU clinic. › Classes are functional, taught by faculty who worked as Audiologist and SLPs for years before coming to EIU. › Great opportunities outside of class- honor’s program, volunteer with Autism Center, study abroad/therapy abroad, bilingual group, NSSHLA student group activities. › High acceptance to Grad School. Back up plans. CONSIDER COMMUNICATION DISORDERS & SCIENCES AT EIU for undergraduate foundation for Audiology grad school & Career Come to the department. Meet students and visit with faculty. Check out: https://www.eiu.edu/commdis/index.php for visit days and more information
work with adults, work with kids, travel abroad, do research, make memories OPTIONAL ACTIVITY- HEARING LOSS SIMULATIOR
› Audiologists (and many speech-language pathologists) work
with children or adults with hearing impairment › This hearing loss simulator lets you hear what people with a mild, moderate, or severe hearing loss can hear of a conversation in quiet conditions, in a car, and other conditions like with music playing or in a crowd. › https://www.starkey.com/hearing-loss-simulator/simulator
