Hearing Aid Specialists

Hearing Aid Specialists

Select and fit hearing aids for customers. Administer and interpret tests of hearing. Assess hearing instrument efficacy. Take ear impressions and prepare, design, and modify ear molds.

Key Competencies * Integrity * Dependability * Attention to Detail * Concern for Others * Independence * Adaptability/Flexibility * Stress Tolerance * Self Control * Initiative * Analytical Thinking

Representative Tasks * Maintain or repair hearing aids or other communication devices. * Perform basic screening procedures, such as pure tone screening, otoacoustic screening, immittance screening, and screening of ear canal status using otoscope. * Train clients to use hearing aids or other augmentative communication devices.

Industry

Health Care & Social Assistance,

Job Family Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

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