Audiologist
Career Description
Audiologists are professionals specializing in the study of normal and impaired hearing, including the prevention of hearing loss, identifi cation and assessment of hearing problems and the rehabilitation of persons with hearing impairment. Daily duties include conducting ear examinations, training clients in speech and lip reading, measuring noise levels in work settings and teaching individuals to use hearing aids or other helpful devices.
Academic Requirements
In Missouri, a master’s degree is required for licensure. Nationwide, 49 states require audiologists to be licensed, and many doctorate programs now are available. Additional requirements include a significant number of hours of clinical work, passing a national examination and fulfilling a postgraduate requirement of clinical experience.
Schools
Fontbonne University
800/205-5862
Saint Louis University
800/SLU-FORU
Washington University
314/747-0104
Professional Associations
National
American Academy of Audiology
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
State
Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Missouri State Advisory Commission for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists
