Audiology Technician Health Associate Professionals
SaveWhat Does an Audiology Technician Do?
Audiology technicians create and service hearing aids and hearing protection products. They dispense, fit and provide hearing aids for those who need them.
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Hygiene In A Health Care Setting
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 equipment used and infection control methods.
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Skills You Need to Become an Audiology Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialHygiene In A Health Care Setting knowledge
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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EssentialHealth, Safety And Hygiene Legislation knowledge
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
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EssentialTypes Of Audiological Equipment knowledge
Types and brands of audiological equipment and accessories for audiometers and hearing tests, foam tips, bone conductors, etc.
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EssentialMaintain Laboratory Equipment skill
Clean laboratory glassware and other equipment after use and inspect it for damage or corrosion in order to ensure its proper functioning.
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EssentialAdvise Customers On Hearing Aids skill
Provide customers with advice on various types of hearing aids and inform customers on how to operate and maintain hearing devices.
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EssentialMaintain Records Of Clients' Prescriptions skill
Keep records of customers' prescriptions, payments and work orders sent to the laboratory.
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EssentialOrder Supplies For Audiology Services skill
Order supplies and devices related to hearing aids and similar audiology-related equipment.
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EssentialPerform Repairs For Hearing Aids skill
Perform basic repairs, replacements and adjustments to hearing aids at the customers' specific request.
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EssentialPerform Technical Tasks With Great Care skill
Avoiding possible risks and unwanted outcomes by watching carefully over all parts of a machine, device or vehicle and executing processes of production, maintenance or repair with great care.
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EssentialProduce Impressions For Ear Moulds skill
Produce an impression of the ear for an ear mould, also adjusting the mould accordingly.
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OptionalGeriatrics knowledge
Geriatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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OptionalHearing Aids knowledge
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 …
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OptionalHearing Loss knowledge
The manifestation, causes and symptoms of hearing impairment, which is the partial or total inability to hear.
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OptionalHuman Ear knowledge
The structure, functions and characteristics of the outer middle and inner ear, through which sounds are transferred from the environment to the brain.
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OptionalAcoustics knowledge
The study of sound, its reflection, amplification and absorption in a space.
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OptionalCommunication Related To Hearing Impairment knowledge
The phonologic, morphologic and syntactic aspects and characteristics of human communication for individuals affected by hearing impairment.
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OptionalPhysiology Of Hearing knowledge
The means by which sounds are transmitted through the outer, middle, inner ear and brain.
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OptionalComply With Legislation Related To Health Care skill
Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.
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OptionalContribute To Continuity Of Health Care skill
Contribute to the delivery of coordinated and continuous healthcare.
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OptionalEmpathise With The Healthcare User skill
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OptionalEnsure Proper Appointment Administration skill
Set up a proper procedure to manage appointments, including policies related to cancellation and nonappearance.
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OptionalListen Actively skill
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, …
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OptionalRefer Healthcare Users skill
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.
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OptionalUse E-health And Mobile Health Technologies skill
Use mobile health technologies and e-health (online applications and services) in order to enhance the provided healthcare.
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OptionalAdapt Hearing Tests skill
Adapt hearing tests to suit the age and ability of the patient.
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OptionalAdjust Hearing Aids skill
Program hearing aids using a computer, fitting and dispensing hearing aids, or administering cochlear implants, electronic devices used to improve a person`s hearing.
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OptionalAssist Audiologists With Screening skill
Prepare basic hearing tests and audiological screenings; examine ear canals using an otoscope; provide assistance during more complex audiology tests.
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OptionalPrepare Patients For Assessments skill
Prepare audiologist patients for assessment and consultation; prepare medical equipment and hearing tests.
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OptionalRecommend Hearing Aids skill
Recommend hearing aids to suit specific needs or conditions.
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OptionalSchedule Audiologist Appointments skill
Schedule the appointments for an audiologist's patients.
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OptionalUse Special Hearing Equipment For Tests skill
Use audiometers and computers to determine the degree of a patient`s hearing disorder and find other factors relating to the problem.
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