Intro to Profession Flashcards
Is audiology a young or old profession?
Young
During the rise of Audiology, what was the initial focus?
Assisting hearing-injured WWII vets so they can re-enter society
Before WWII, who treated those with hearing impairments treated?
Physicians and commercial hearing aid dealers
Who formed the Aural Rehabilitation?
Otologists + SLPs
Is an audiologist common outside of the US/Canada?
No, an audiologist being independent is not a common
What are the duties of an audiologist?
- Determines of HL is present
- Provides different diagnosis of HI (hearing impairment)
- Provides non-medical treatment of hearing impairments and balance disorders
The academic prep for audiology began with…
A bachelor’s degree and then a master’s for state licensure
When was a Doctorate of Audiology (AuD) first proposed?
1988
What is the current entry-level for becoming an audiologist?
AuD
What are the professional societies?
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
2. American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
When was the AAA founded?
1988
For license/registration, who regulates it?
The state
What criteria’s fall under a licensure?
- Granted by state
- Required by law
- States need you have a license + hearing aid dispensing license
- Exam is required in most states (ASHA Praxis or something unique to the state)
- Practical exam is required in some states
- Continuing education is required to maintain licensure
What criteria’s fall under a certification (CCC-A)
- Granted by ASHA
- NOT required by law
- Normally required in hospitals/universities/schools
- Audiologists drop this due to the dues and value and join the AAA instead
- Continued education is also required.
What is the similarity in a Licensure & Certification?
They both require a continued education to maintain each one
