by amanda hazuga. why i chose this job i’m deaf i want to help other people. talk to people about...
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My Career
Audiologist
By Amanda Hazuga
Why I chose this Job
I’m deafI want to help
other people.Talk to people
about me.
TasksTreat hearing disorders and balance
problemsDetermine degree of hearing lossDetermine loss of hearing
ToolsComputers AudiometerOtoscopeHearing Aid AnalyzerMachines (tests)So much more!
Training / education
Master’s Degree 4- 5 1/2 yearsLicense60 semester hours ( included)
Training/education Cont.High school classesMath, English, foreign language
SkillsPublic speaking, listening, and writing
Salary/Hours
Wage Level
WisconsinSalaryrange: $53,520 to $87,690
Per hour
Entry $53,520 $25.73
Median $69,090 $33.22
Experience
$87,690 $42.16
Promotion/related JobsRelated JobsSpeech/audio therapistsChildren’s hearing specialists
PromotionThe higher you get, the more
AdvantagesHelp people communicateHelp find problemHelp people live a normal lifeteamwork
DisadvantagesWiscareers Me
Computer
Making decisions - avoid Very often
Risking Taking - Very Often - Rarely
Work cited Information“Audiologists.” WisCareers. Board of Regents
of the university of Wisconsin System, 2011. Web. 16 May 2011.
S.E. Smith. “What is an Otoscope.” Wise Geek. Conjecture Corporation, 2011. Web. 23 May 2011.