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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.

Tasks
22 tasks22 core
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Healthcare PractitionersOne of its 96 occupations
Code
29-1181.00SOC 2018: 29-1181

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  1. Task 1. Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.Core taskTask 18690Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  2. Task 2. Evaluate hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.Core taskTask 18673Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  3. Task 3. Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids.Core taskTask 18681Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  4. Task 4. Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.Core taskTask 18678Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  5. Task 5. Monitor patients' progress and provide ongoing observation of hearing or balance status.Core taskTask 18686Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  6. Task 6. Instruct patients, parents, teachers, or employers in communication strategies to maximize effective receptive communication.Core taskTask 18684Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  7. Task 7. Counsel and instruct patients and their families in techniques to improve hearing and communication related to hearing loss.Core taskTask 18672Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  8. Task 8. Refer patients to additional medical or educational services, if needed.Core taskTask 18688Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  9. Task 9. Participate in conferences or training to update or share knowledge of new hearing or balance disorder treatment methods or technologies.Core taskTask 18675Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  10. Task 10. Examine and clean patients' ear canals.Core taskTask 7870Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  11. Task 11. Recommend assistive devices according to patients' needs or nature of impairments.Core taskTask 18680Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  12. Task 12. Advise educators or other medical staff on hearing or balance topics.Core taskTask 18682Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  13. Task 13. Program and monitor cochlear implants to fit the needs of patients.Core taskTask 18674Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  14. Task 14. Educate and supervise audiology students and health care personnel.Core taskTask 7872Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  15. Task 15. Plan and conduct treatment programs for patients' hearing or balance problems, consulting with educators, physicians, nurses, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and other health care personnel, as necessary.Core taskTask 18677Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  16. Task 16. Work with multidisciplinary teams to assess and rehabilitate recipients of implanted hearing devices through auditory training and counseling.Core taskTask 18685Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  17. Task 17. Conduct or direct research on hearing or balance topics and report findings to help in the development of procedures, technology, or treatments.Core taskTask 18676Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  18. Task 18. Perform administrative tasks, such as managing office functions and finances.Core taskTask 18689Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  19. Task 19. Provide information to the public on hearing or balance topics.Core taskTask 18683Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  20. Task 20. Engage in marketing activities, such as developing marketing plans, to promote business for private practices.Core taskTask 18679Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  21. Task 21. Measure noise levels in workplaces and conduct hearing conservation programs in industry, military, schools, and communities.Core taskTask 18687Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  22. Task 22. Develop and supervise hearing screening programs.Core taskTask 7875Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021

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