What is an Audiologist?

AN AUDIOLOGIST is the professional who specializes in evaluating and treating people with hearing loss by performing hearing testing. Audiologists have extensive training and skills to evaluate the hearing of those from newborns to geriatrics. Audiologists conduct a wide variety of tests to determine the exact nature of an individual’s hearing problem. They present a variety of treatment options to patients with hearing impairment as well as dispensing and fitting hearing aids, and providing hearing rehabilitation training. Hearing loss is caused by medical problems only about 10% of the time. Audiologists refer patients to physicians when the hearing problem needs medical or surgical evaluation.

WHY SHOULD AN AUDIOLOGIST EVALUATE SOMEONE WITH A HEARING LOSS? Audiologists hold masters or doctoral degrees from accredited universities with special training in the prevention, identification, assessment and non-medical treatment of hearing disorders. Audiologists are required to complete a full-time internship and pass a demanding national competency examination. By virtue of their graduate education, professional certification and licensure, audiologists are the most qualified professionals to perform hearing tests, refer patients for medical treatment and provide hearing rehabilitation services.

Call 732-303-9660 or e-mail Professional_Hearing and_Speech Center to obtain more information on what an Audiologist can do for you.