Audiologist Health Professionals

The procedures related to maintaining a hygienic environment within a health care setting such as hospitals and clinics. It can range from hand washing to cleaning and disinfection of medical …

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The study of sound, its reflection, amplification and absorption in a space.

The patients` rights and responsibilities of health practitioners and the possible repercussions and prosecutions in relation to medical treatment negligence or malpractice.

The types, characteristics and suppliers of hearing devices which amplify sound for the individual who is wearing it, with the aim of making speech more intelligible, and to correct impaired …

The manifestation, causes and symptoms of hearing impairment, which is the partial or total inability to hear.

The structure, functions and characteristics of the outer middle and inner ear, through which sounds are transferred from the environment to the brain.

The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.

The way hearing acuity is measured, specifically related to sound intensity and pitch and tonal purity in order to diagnose hearing impairment and related disorders.

The phonologic, morphologic and syntactic aspects and characteristics of human communication for individuals affected by hearing impairment.

The structure and function of health care services.

The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human …

The medical specialty which is concerned with the study of the nervous system functionalities.

The components of a disease, the cause, mechanisms of development, morphologic changes, and the clinical consequences of those changes.

The means by which sounds are transmitted through the outer, middle, inner ear and brain.

The science related to the hearing, balance and other related disorders and conditions specific to adults or children.

The causes that affect balance in humans, abnormalities and their symptoms such as vertigo, dizziness and disorientation.

The characteristics and functions of the vestibular system, which is the responsible for body equilibrium.

The characteristics of sound perception from music or speech and their psychological effects on the individual`s hearing.

Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.

Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.

Ensure patients/clients are fully informed about the risks and benefits of proposed treatments so they can give informed consent, engaging patients/clients in the process of their care and treatment.

Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within one`s own scope …

Apply a broad range of bio-medical, psycho-social, organisational, educational, and societal aspects of health, disease, and healthcare to improve healthcare services and to improve quality of life.

Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the goals set. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.

Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.

Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.

Conduct research in health related topics and communicate findings orally, through public presentations or by writing reports and other publications.

Contribute to the delivery of coordinated and continuous healthcare.

Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.

Develop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining healthcare users' trust and cooperation.

Offer evidence-based advice on how to avoid ill health, educate and advise individuals and their carers on how to prevent ill health and/or be able to advise how to improve …

Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.

Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.

Provide useful information related to health care professions to ensure policy decisions are made in the benefit of communities.

Communicate with clients and their carer's, with the patient's permission, to keep them informed about the clients' and patients' progress and safeguarding confidentiality.

Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …

Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) …

Promote inclusion in health care and social services and respect diversity of beliefs, culture, values and preferences, keeping in mind the importance of equality and diversity issues.

Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.

Identify possible treatment protocols for the challenges to human health within a given community in cases such as infectious diseases of high consequences at the global level.

Make referrals to other professionals, based on the healthcare user's requirements and needs, especially when recognising that additional healthcare diagnostics or interventions are required.

Use mobile health technologies and e-health (online applications and services) in order to enhance the provided healthcare.

Interact, relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of different cultures, when working in a healthcare environment.

Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.

Adapt hearing tests to suit the age and ability of the patient.

Fit and tune cochlear implants providing rehabilitation to listening with implant amplification systems.

Program hearing aids using a computer, fitting and dispensing hearing aids, or administering cochlear implants, electronic devices used to improve a person`s hearing.

Clean patients` ear canals, avoiding damage to normal eardrum function.

Counsel and instruct patients with hearing problems to help them improve their communication, guiding them to solutions like sign language or lip-reading.

Measure hearing loss and balance disorders and determine their cause.

Evaluate how hearing problems affect patients psychologically in their educational, professional or social environment.

Instruct patients on how to use and maintain the prescribed hearing aids.

Observe and report on healthcare users' response to medical treatment, monitoring their progress or decay on a daily basis and modifying the treatment procedures whenever necessary.

Produce an impression of the ear for an ear mould, also adjusting the mould accordingly.

Undertake internal clinical audit through the collection of statistical, financial and other data related to service delivery.

Use audiometers and computers to determine the degree of a patient`s hearing disorder and find other factors relating to the problem.

Geriatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

The human psychological development across the lifespan, theories of personality development, cultural and environmental influences, human behavior, including developmental crises, disability, exceptional behavior, and addictive behavior.

Counselling techniques used in different settings and with various groups and individuals, especially concerning methods of supervision and mediation in the counselling process.

The nature and types of disabilities affecting the human beings such as physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional or developmental and the specific needs and access requirements of disabled people.

Paediatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.

The history and the characteristics of breathing, voice and speaking techniques.

Use foreign languages for conducting and collaborating in health-related research.

Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.

Set up a proper procedure to manage appointments, including policies related to cancellation and nonappearance.

Conduct and direct research on topics related to hearing, reporting findings to help in the development of new technology, procedures, or treatments.

Oversee the work of audiology students and health care personnel, supervising them as required.