Audiologist

Audiology is the study of hearing, especially hearing defects and their treatment. They mainly focus on partial and complete hearing impairment. Audiologists have specialization options such as prevention, identification, assessment and rehabilitation of hearing disorder. When a hearing loss occurs,audiologists examine the nature and extent of the hearing disability and recommend appropriate treatment, including hearing aids or other assisted devices.

Key to Success

To be successful in Audiologist you should have/ develop:

Caring Nature
Good memory and recollection ability
Service mentality
Power of concentration
Emotional stability

Scope and Opportunities

Audiologists are the professionals who generally work with teachers, ENT surgeons, psychologists, social workers, rehabilitation counselors and other members of an interrelated team. Audiologist work in private and government hospitals, schools, NGO, ENT surgeons and also work with parents. You can work in private or with development centers.

Audiologist is the career for those who are sincere and have patience to deal with patients.

Lifestyle & Social Status

Work in schools of deaf and dumb
Work in disability rehabilitation centers
Limited working hours
Own set up

Job Profile

Examines the degree and type of deafness
Implantations of artificial hearing aids with the help of speech pathologist
Look for the severity and if required refer to ENT surgeon
Research in psychophysics for threshold, physiology of hearing, biophysics, etc.
Consultant at educational organizations

Skill Sets

Information gathering
Communication
Critical thinking
Psycho-motor/physical
Emotional stability

Work Value

Responsibility
Working for Social Cause

Current Job Scenario

Audiologist are paid between Rs.15, 000 to Rs.20, 000 PM as far as a fresher is concerned. The growing experience enables one to earn Rs.50, 000 PM and more.

Top Recruiters

Enormous employment opportunities are available for Audiologists in private as well as public sector.

Course Synopsis

Course Options	B.sc (HONS)Audiology	M. sc (HLS) Audiology
Academic Eligibility	10+2 group recognized board/university or its equivalent qualification with minimum 50% marks.	B.sc (HONS)Audiology
Fees	Rs. 25k per annum in govt. institutions	Rs. 40k per annum in govt. institutions
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1	Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 2.5 lakhs	Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 2.5 lakhs
Expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 1.75 lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs	Rs. 1.75 lakhs to Rs. 2 lakhs
Duration	3 years	2 Years with internship
Mode	Fulltime	Fulltime
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