Audiologist

Audiologists test how people hear and assess the nature of hearing disorders. Audiologists provide the non-medical management and rehabilitation of hearing loss and associated disorders of communication and may make referrals to medical practitioners. As part of rehabilitation programs Audiologists may provide counselling and guidance, training in communication strategies, fitting and evaluating hearing aids and devices for clients. Audiologists may also provide testing and advice about environmental factors in workplaces that may affect workers’ hearing.

Undertaking an undergraduate or post graduate qualification that has been accredited with the Audiology Society of Australiais necessary to practice as an Audiologists. Undergraduate studies in an area including linguistics, psychology, speech and hearing science, biomedical science or physical and behavioural sciences is usually required to undertake the post graduate qualification.