A Day in the Life of
A day in the life of an Audiologist could include assessment of an infant following a refer on a newborn hearing screening, and fitting an 87 year old patient with amplification.
What is working with persons of all ages, or throughout the lifespan?
The journey begins with completing general studies and specific program requirements, usually taking four years at college.
What is getting a Bachelor's Degree?
A day in the life of an Audiologist could include evaluating a patient who has complained of dizziness and vertigo.
What is vestibular evaluation?
The journey continues with three or four years of graduate studies specializing in Audiology.
What is getting a Doctor of Audiology Degree?
A day in the life of an Audiologist could include seeing a child hear sounds for the first time in their life.
What is performing a cochlear implant activation or hearing aid fitting.
The journey includes gaining experience working with live patients in a variety of settings throughout graduate school.
What are clinical internships (practicums) and externships?
A day in the life of an Audiologist could include talking with teachers and school-based therapists about the communication needs of a D/HOH student in their classroom.
What is an Educational Audiologist?
The journey nears the end when the student completes and passes a comprehensive examination.
What is taking the PRAXIS examination?
A day in the life of an Audiologist could include bedside testing for a patient receiving chemotherapy or dialysis.
What is ototoxicity monitoring?
The journey to becoming an Audiologist ends when a student has gained legal authority to practice in a particular state or states.
What is obtaining a state license in Audiology?