Audiologist
Audiologists work with patients as part of a multidisciplinary team of profes- sionals. They identify, assess and treat hearing and/or balance disorders, recommending and providing appropriate rehabilitation and management. Most audiologists work in hospitals. Many choose to specialise in particular client groups such as babies, young children or older people. They may choose to specialise in particular conditions such as tinnitus or balance problems.
06 · Qualifications & training you need
There are three main routes to qualifying as an audiologist: a BSc in audiology, an MSc in audiology or a postgraduate diploma in audiology. To gain a place on either the MSC or postgraduate diploma courses you normally need a good degree, first or upper-second class, in a science subject. The BSc in audiology takes four years, of which the third year is a clinical placement in an audiology department. It is also possible for graduates with an appropriate science degree at first or upper-second class level to apply for training as a clinical scientist in audiology through the Clinical Scientist Training Scheme. Training takes four years and leads to the MSc or postgraduate diploma. Clinical scientists in audiology who have successfully completed their train- ing must register with the Health Professions Council (HPC) in order to practice.
Where people train for this
03 · Education pathway
Relevant tertiary professional education; clinical/regulated training where applicable.
09 · Personal qualities and skills
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20 · Salary guide
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