§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

audiologist

Description

Audiologists assess, diagnose and treat patients ( children or adults) with audiological and vestibular disorders caused by infectious, genetic, traumatic or degenerative conditions, such as hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, imbalance, hyperacusis and auditory processing difficulties. They can prescribe a hearing aid and have a role in assessing and managing patients who may benefit from cochlear implants.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

neurophysiology health care system audiology psychoacoustics human physiology audiometry balance disorders pathology physiology of balance hearing aids physiology of hearing human ear communication related to hearing impairment human anatomy health care legislation acoustics hygiene in a health care setting hearing loss

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

pedagogy counselling methods human psychological development paediatrics speech techniques geriatrics disability types

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice contribute to continuity of health care empathise with the healthcare user educate on the prevention of illness use e-health and mobile health technologies interact with healthcare users produce impressions for ear moulds communicate in healthcare use special hearing equipment for tests inform policy makers on health-related challenges interpret diagnostic tests in otorhinolaryngology provide health education promote inclusion evaluate the psychological impact of hearing problems use of specialised instruments in otorhinolaryngology adjust hearing aids clean patients' ear canals respond to changing situations in health care adjust cochlear implants work in multidisciplinary health teams follow clinical guidelines manage healthcare users' data comply with legislation related to health care work in a multicultural environment in health care monitor patients' progress related to treatment adapt hearing tests undertake clinical audit develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship ensure safety of healthcare users deal with emergency care situations apply context specific clinical competences instruct on the use of hearing aids provide treatment strategies for challenges to human health accept own accountability refer healthcare users counsel patients on improving hearing diagnose hearing impairement advise on healthcare users' informed consent apply organisational techniques listen actively conduct health related research adhere to organisational guidelines

OPTIONALOptional competences

supervise audiology team use foreign languages for health-related research use foreign languages in patient care conduct research on hearing topics

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)