audiology technician

Description

Audiology technicians create and service hearing aids and hearing protection products. They dispense, fit and provide hearing aids for those who need them.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

health, safety and hygiene legislation types of audiological equipment hygiene in a health care setting

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

hearing aids physiology of hearing geriatrics human ear communication related to hearing impairment acoustics hearing loss

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

repair hearing aids produce impressions for ear moulds use of specialised instruments in otorhinolaryngology advise customers on hearing aids order supplies for audiology services maintain records of clients' prescriptions maintain laboratory equipment perform technical tasks with great care

OPTIONALOptional competences

contribute to continuity of health care empathise with the healthcare user use e-health and mobile health technologies prepare audiologist patients for assessments use special hearing equipment for tests interpret diagnostic tests in otorhinolaryngology adjust hearing aids comply with legislation related to health care recommend hearing aids assist audiologists with screening adapt hearing tests refer healthcare users listen actively