Audiologist
Career Description
Audiologists are professionals specializing in the study of normal and impaired hearing, including the prevention of hearing loss, identification and assessment of hearing problems and the rehabilitation of persons with hearing impairment. Daily duties include conducting ear examinations, training clients in speech and lip reading, measuring noise levels in work settings and teaching individuals to use hearing aids or other helpful devices.
Academic Requirements
In Missouri, a master’s degree is required for licensure. Nationwide, 49 states require audiologists to be licensed, and many doctorate programs now are available. Additional requirements include a significant number of hours of clinical work, passing a national examination and fulfilling a postgraduate requirement of clinical experience.
Schools
Missouri State University (Springfield)
417/836-5000
Southeast Missouri State University (Cape Girardeau)
573/651-2109
Truman State University (Kirksville)
660/785-4000
University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg)
877/729-8266
University of Missouri-Columbia
573/882-3873
Professional Associations
National
American Academy of Audiology
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
State
Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Missouri State Advisory Commission for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists
