Audiologists and Speech Pathologists diagnose, evaluate, treat, rehabilitate and manage human hearing and communication defects and impairments.
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administer and interpret a variety of audiometric tests to identify hearing efficiency and locate areas of detected hearing problems
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interpret audiometric test results in concurrence with other medical, social and behavioural diagnostic data
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evaluate total response pattern and acoustic tests to differentiate between organic and non-organic hearing loss
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prescribe appropriate hearing aids and instructing patients in the use
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prepare and conduct programs of remedial exercise to correct disorders such as stuttering and abnormal articulation
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coordinate individual and group therapy for rehabilitation of patients with communication problems
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prescribe treatment for children with speech defects
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counsel language-handicapped individuals, their families, teachers and employers
Audiologists and Speech Pathologists work in many parts of Australia, with Victoria having the largest share of Podiatrists. They work primarily in the Healthcare and Social Assistance; Public Administration and Safety; and Education and Training industries. In recent years, Audiologists and Speech Pathologists have shown growth and is predicted to continue in the future.
This occupation is predicted to grow strongly in the next five years: from 9,500 in 2018 to 13,200 by 2023 or around 6,000 job openings in 5 years.
Minimum requirements for Audiologists and Speech Pathologists include bachelor’s degree, relevant work experience, and registration.