How do they match: Audiologists

  • Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
  • Conduct or direct research on hearing or balance topics and report findings to help in the development of procedures, technology, or treatments.
  • Educate and supervise audiology students and health care personnel.
  • Participate in conferences or training to update or share knowledge of new hearing or balance disorder treatment methods or technologies.
  • 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.
  • Provide information to the public on hearing or balance topics.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
  • Communicate health and wellness information to the public.
  • Supervise patient care personnel.