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Job Description:
Audiologists
work with people who have hearing, balance, and related ear
problems:
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They examine and
test individuals of all ages and identify those with the
symptoms of hearing loss and other auditory, balance, and
related sensory and neural problems.
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Treatment may
include examining and cleaning the ear canal, fitting and
dispensing hearing aids, and fitting and programming cochlear
implants. Audiologists also provide counseling on adjusting to
hearing loss, and teaching communication strategies for use in a
variety of environments.
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In addition,
Audiologists evaluate and diagnose balance disorders which
involve the inner ear structures.
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