Main duties
Audiologists perform some or all of the following duties:
Develop and administer audiometric tests and examinations using specialized instruments and electronic equipment to diagnose and evaluate the degree and type of patients' hearing impairment
Plan and implement habilitation/rehabilitation programs for patients, including selection, fitting and adjustment of amplification devices, such as hearing aids, and teaching speech (lip) reading
Provide information to patients and families regarding the nature, extent, impact and implications of hearing loss and treatment