Description:
Audiologists help people who have trouble hearing or who cannot hear at all. They examine people and give hearing tests so that they can help them hear better.
Duties:
• Meet with patients and families to find out what is wrong and how they can help.
• Give hearing tests.
• Help with equipment that might help someone hear better.
Where and When:
• They work in offices or clinics.
• Audiologists work regular office hours.
What or Who They Work With:
• Doctors
• Nurses
• Computers
• Special hearing equipment
• Hearing Aids
Education and Training:
• Most have a Doctoral Degree
• Some have a Master's Degree
Similar Jobs:
- Doctor
- Nurse
- Physical Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
Related School Subjects:
• Science
• Math
• Health
• Writing
• Reading
Print:
Science Matters
Exploring Career Clusters: Health Science
Read:
DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DOCTOR by Linda Hayward
I WANT TO BE A NURSE by Helen Wells
THE SCHOOL NURSE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON by Mike Thaler and Jared Lee
Explore:
Science Lab
A Book About Me
A Deaf Planet
Sources:
O *Net Online
