What is an Audiologist?
An audiologist is a professional with a Masters or Clinical Doctoral Degree who is certified by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association. She/he can perform a variety of tests to identify hearing problems and then propose treatment options. In addition, an audiologist can dispense hearing aids and administer tests to evaluate dizziness.
An Audiologist is the healthcare professional specially trained to evaluate hearing. Audiologists must complete a rigorous university program in order to obtain a Master’s or doctoral degree in Audiology. Certification by the American Speech, Hearing, and Language Association (ASHA) is obtained after completing a one-year clinical internship, and passing a demanding national competency examination. Audiologists are the healthcare experts who conduct tests to assess the nature, severity and possible cause of the hearing loss. They provide hearing and amplification counseling, and referral to other healthcare providers when medical follow-up is indicated.
