{"id":405,"date":"2020-10-22T18:08:58","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T22:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chelmsfordhearinggroup.fm1.dev\/practice\/what-is-an-audiologist\/"},"modified":"2022-09-28T18:54:22","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T22:54:22","slug":"what-is-an-audiologist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/practice\/what-is-an-audiologist\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an Audiologist?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An audiologist is a professional who specializes in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of hearing and balance disorders<\/a>. If you have been diagnosed with hearing loss this professional will be intimately involved in helping you manage your hearing loss and help you to communicate more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Credentials Do Audiologists Have?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Audiologists are medical professionals. Most audiologists have earned an Au.D. or doctorate in audiology, while others have received a master\u2019s degree from an accredited university. Prior to graduation, audiologists will have received extensive training in the prevention, identification, assessment and treatment of hearing and balance disorders. They are required to complete an externship (over 1500 hours of supervised, hands-on clinical training), pass a national competency examination and obtain professional certification and licensure<\/a> in the state(s) where they practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why See an Audiologist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Audiologists are the most qualified individuals to help manage your hearing loss<\/a> and\/or balance disorder, and they provide an unparalleled breadth of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audiologists work with patients of all ages, treating infants, children and adults for a variety of hearing balance problems. Audiologists are responsible for services such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n