About the role
Audiologists are experts in hearing and hearing aids and often work within healthcare or at private hearing clinics. They have a college education in the audiology program that provides knowledge about the function of hearing and various hearing impairments. Audiologists conduct hearing tests and fit hearing aids to improve patients' hearing.Responsibilities
Audiologists are responsible for conducting hearing examinations, diagnosing hearing problems, and suggesting appropriate hearing aids. They provide advice and support to patients about hearing care and manage follow-up and adjustment of hearing aids. They also collaborate with doctors, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals to offer a comprehensive solution for the patient's hearing care.Skills and tools
Audiologists must have good knowledge in audiology and master techniques for hearing testing and hearing aid fitting. They use advanced equipment such as audiometers and software to adjust hearing aids. Good communication skills, empathy, and technical competence are important qualities in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are hörselmätningar, rehabilitering and habilitering.