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The Doctor of Audiology (AuD, sometimes written Au.D.) is a professional degree for an audiologist.The AuD program is designed to produce audiologists who are skilled in providing diagnostic, rehabilitative, and other services associated with hearing, balance, tinnitus management, and related audiological fields.
Audioprosthology is the profession of the fitting of a hearing aid, or auditory prosthesis.An audioprosthologist is defined as “an aid-fitting specialist who has completed a course in audioprosthology.” [1] This term was adopted by a group of hearing instrument specialists and the International Hearing Society (IHS) in 1976.
Only Audiometrists who complete the Diploma, and the further training below, are qualified to prescribe and fit hearing aids. Upon graduation of their Diploma, Audiometrists must complete two years supervised clinical experience where they are closely supervised and monitored in a wide variety of techniques, this ensures a work ready condition.
“The average individual waits 7-10 years after they first notice hearing loss to take steps toward addressing their changes in hearing,” says Amanda Cooper, licensed hearing aid specialist ...
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Amanda Cooper, a licensed hearing aid specialist, tells us "The average individual waits seven to 10 years after they first notice hearing loss to take steps toward addressing their changes in ...
They dispense, manage, and rehabilitate hearing aids and assess candidacy for and map hearing implants, such as cochlear implants, middle ear implants and bone conduction implants. They counsel families through a new diagnosis of hearing loss in infants, and help teach coping and compensation skills to late-deafened adults.
Based in Livonia, Michigan, the IHS provides services worldwide, assisting consumers in locating qualified hearing aid specialists for testing hearing problems, selecting and fitting hearing devices, and providing support and repairs. [2] IHS sponsors courses in audioprosthology. [3]