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Audiologist Profession Information

Monday, 25 June 2007 23:12

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29-1121.00 - Audiologists

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.

Sample of reported job titles: Audiologist, Clinical Audiologist, Audiology Doctor (AUD), Dispensing Audiologist, Audiology Director, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology Licensed Audiologist (CCC-A Licensed Audiologist), Clinical Director, Educational Audiologist, Hearing Instrument Specialist, Pediatric Audiologist

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Tasks

Evaluate hearing and speech/language disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.
Administer hearing or speech/language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect audiology information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
Fit and dispense assistive devices, such as hearing aids.
Maintain client records at all stages, including initial evaluation and discharge.
Refer clients to additional medical or educational services if needed.
Counsel and instruct clients in techniques to improve hearing or speech impairment, including sign language or lip-reading.
Monitor clients' progress and discharge them from treatment when goals have been attained.
Plan and conduct treatment programs for clients' hearing or speech problems, consulting with physicians, nurses, psychologists, and other health care personnel as necessary.
Recommend assistive devices according to clients' needs or nature of impairments.
Participate in conferences or training to update or share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.

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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 18 March 2008 14:16 )

Speech Language Pathology Profession

Monday, 25 June 2007 22:29

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Summary Report for:
29-1127.00 - Speech-Language Pathologists

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

Sample of reported job titles: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Speech Pathologist, Speech and Language Specialist, Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped, Speech and Language Clinician, Speech Therapist, Communication Specialist, Educational Speech-Language Clinician, Speech and Language Teacher, Speech Clinician

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Tasks

Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
Evaluate hearing and speech/language test results and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written and oral tests and special instruments.
Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
Develop and implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, and inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
Develop individual or group programs in schools to deal with speech or language problems.
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, including sign language, lip reading, and voice improvement.
Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, and breathing mechanisms.
Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.

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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 18 March 2008 14:02 )