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
Why is an audiologist in demand?
- They lower the financial burden.
- Individual with HL would experience a loss of income which would lead to unemployment
- They also aid in the emotional impact of HL. Because progressive HL is associated with physical and psychological dysfunction
What are the specialties in Audiology?
Medical, Educational, Pediatric, Dispensing/Rehabilitative, & Industrial
What is the most common employment for Audiologist?
Medical
What are the responsibilities for a medical audiologist?
- Diagnostics
- Intraoperative monitoring
- Hearing Aids
- Cochlear Implants
- Newborn hearing screening
- Balance function testing
- Tinnitus management
What are the responsibilities for an educational audiologist?
Hearing screening, evaluation of hearing/classroom acoustics, assistive listening devices, interdisciplinary teams, counseling, referrals
What are the responsibilities for a dispensing/rehabilitative audiologist?
Aural rehabilitation & Hearing aids
What are the responsibilities for an industrial audiologist?
Hearing conservation, Consultants/expert witness, & acoustic analysis of employment settings
What’s the percentage of audiologist that are a direct clinical service provider?
82%
Professionals that an audiologist may work with are…
SLPs, OT/PTs, Teachers, Nurses, ENTs, Counselors, Neurologists, Psychologists
