CGSC379 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Hearing Loss, Hearing Aid, Eardrum
20 Nov 2018
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College degree in speech and hearing thru 1960"s. Became master degree as entry level in late 60"s. Masters programs ceased in 2004, transitioned to aud. Apply to 4 year school of audiology after bach. 5 dr. not physicians - chiropractors, optometrists, dentists, podiatrists. Hearing, site of lesion, tinnitus, balance, aural rehab, central auditory processing, hearing conservation, recreational, interoperative monitoring, cochlear implants, hearing aids, industrial, educational. Must apply in each state you work in. Must abide by code of ethics and state statutes. Report to the state board of sp, audiology and hearing aid dispensers (de) Tests hearing levels only for the purpose of selling a hearing aid. 6 weeks to 3 months study of hearing testing and hearing aids. Must pass licensure test and complete continuing education hours. About 2 to 3 out of every 1,00 children in the united states are born with a detectable level of hearing loss in one or both ears.
