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.
  • Counsel and instruct patients and their families in techniques to improve hearing and communication related to hearing loss.
  • Educate and supervise audiology students and health care personnel.
  • Examine and clean patients' ear canals.
  • Instruct patients, parents, teachers, or employers in communication strategies to maximize effective receptive communication.
  • Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.
  • Monitor patients' progress and provide ongoing observation of hearing or balance status.
  • 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.
  • Program and monitor cochlear implants to fit the needs of patients.
  • Recommend assistive devices according to patients' needs or nature of impairments.
  • Refer patients to additional medical or educational services, if needed.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Enter patient or treatment data into computers.
  • Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
  • Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Supervise patient care personnel.
  • Test patient hearing.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.