Diagnoses hearing disorders and provides therapy for patients. Evaluates assigned patients and determines causal factors for hearing impairments. Develops individualized treatment programs for patients diagnosed as needing aural rehabilitation. Selects and fits suitable hearing aids for patients when indicated. Performs direct patient care services including the supervision of support personnel and students. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient care, education and department operations.
• Requires graduation from an accredited academic program in Audiology; or, if foreign trained, graduation from an Audiologist education program outside the US with educationally equivalent coursework accepted by Indiana PLA. Requires current Audiology license in the State of Indiana. Requires a certificate of clinical competence in Audiology or eligibility for certificate. Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.