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Audiologist

Medical

  • Average Salary

    RM2100 - RM 3500

  • Career Trends

  • Compability

What is Audiologist?

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2100 - RM 3500

Example of a Job Position

Audiologist
Audiology Director
Audiology Doctor (AUD)
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology Licensed Audiologist (CCC-A Licensed Audiologist)
Clinical Audiologist
Clinical Director
Dispensing Audiologist
Doctor of Audiology
Educational Audiologist
Pediatric Audiologist

Task

? Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment ? Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids ? Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities ? Evaluate hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment ? Program and monitor cochlear implants to fit the needs of patients

Knowledge

Psychology

Knowledge of human performance and behavior; differences in individual abilities, personalities and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Therapy and Counseling

Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunction, as well as providing career guidance.

Medical Science and Dentistry

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human wounds, diseases, and deformities. These include symptoms, alternative treatments, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health measures

Skills

Talking

Talk to others to convey information effectively

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Capability

  • 1

    Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

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