Audiometrist

Description

Assesses hearing and auditory function, and provides rehabilitation for children and adults in a variety of health care settings.

Description

This unit group covers Health Support Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Audiometrists.

Tasks include

• Assesses and diagnoses client hearing loss using a wide range of techniques, including audiometric tests
• Reports results of assessments and tests in writing, and makes referrals to other medical practitioners
• Recommends options to those with hearing impairment, including tinnitus, fits non-implantable devices, hearing aids and other remote sensing systems, and provides aural rehabilitation programs
• Provides information and advice to clients and their families about hearing loss management and rehabilitation