Audiologist
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Audiologists manage the treatment of people with hearing, balance or other ear-related problems. They may fit hearing aids and do research related to hearing issues.
Most common salary $74k – $125k
Upper salary up to $152k
Training 6-7 years
Description
Provides diagnostic assessment and rehabilitative services related to human hearing defects.
Typical work tasks
- Administers and interprets a wide range of audiometric tests to determine hearing efficiency and locate sites of hearing problems; interprets audiometric test results alongside other medical, social and behavioural diagnostic data; evaluates total response pattern and acoustic tests to distinguish between organic and non-organic hearing loss; plans, directs and participates in counselling, speech reading and other rehabilitation programmes; prescribes appropriate hearing aids and instructing patients in use.
Typical work environment
- Works indoors in hospitals, private practices, universities and clinics that may be attached to special schools or units.
- Works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean and well maintained workspaces.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Sedentary to light physical demand.
- Sits during consultations and when writing patient notes.
- May sit or stand when administering hearing tests or rehabilitation programmes.
- Walks to check case notes and to gather equipment.
- Lifting, stretching and reaching is not a significant requirement of the role.
- Repetitive hand and finger movements may be required in operating some audiometric testing equipment, recording devices, computers or writing instruments.
- Frequently uses hearing measurement equipment, hearing aids, recording and hearing aid measuring equipment, and office equipment such as computers, writing instruments, printers and faxes.
- Mental activities necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with medical knowledge, diagnostic, communication, interpersonal, organisational, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.
Entry signal Reviewed
Requires a substantial formal qualification. A licence may be required for some roles or employers.
Entry barrier Formal qualification
Licence / registration Licence may be required
ANZSCO skill level 1
Next-day ready No
How this was determined (model-generated): Audiology is NOT HPCA-regulated in NZ - NZAS is voluntary self-regulation, not a statutory legal gate; downgrade licence to may_be_required. Barrier stays qualification (MAud).
Entry Requirements
- A Master of Audiology (MAud), which is available from either the University of Auckland or the University of Canterbury (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.
Further Comments
- There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.