ISCO Occupation Group 3214.1 Audiology Technician

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Audiology Technician: Audiology technicians create and service hearing aids and hearing protection products. They dispense, fit and provide hearing aids for those who need them.

Essential Skills

  • Order Supplies For Audiology Services
  • Maintain Records Of Clients' Prescriptions
  • Health, Safety And Hygiene Legislation
  • Types Of Audiological Equipment
  • Perform Repairs For Hearing Aids
  • Advise Customers On Hearing Aids
  • Maintain Laboratory Equipment
  • Hygiene In A Health Care Setting
  • Produce Impressions For Ear Moulds
  • Perform Technical Tasks With Great Care


Optional Skills

  • Acoustics
  • Prepare Patients For Assessments
  • Schedule Audiologist Appointments
  • Recommend Hearing Aids
  • Empathise With The Healthcare User
  • Listen Actively
  • Hearing Aids
  • Comply With Legislation Related To Health Care
  • Contribute To Continuity Of Health Care
  • Assist Audiologists With Screening
  • Refer Healthcare Users
  • Use Special Hearing Equipment For Tests
  • Adapt Hearing Tests
  • Use E-Health And Mobile Health Technologies
  • Communication Related To Hearing Impairment
  • Human Ear
  • Ensure Proper Appointment Administration
  • Physiology Of Hearing
  • Geriatrics
  • Adjust Hearing Aids
  • Hearing Loss


Alternative Names

  • Hearing Aid Service Technician
  • Hearing Instrument Specialist
  • Audiology Service Technician
  • Hearing Aid Acoustician
  • Audio Prosthetist
  • Audiology Specialist Service Technician
  • Hearing Aid Technician
  • Hearing Help Technician
  • Audiology Assistant
  • Audiology Specialist Technician


Higher Level