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Hearing Aid Specialists

Select and fit hearing aids for customers. Administer and interpret tests of hearing. Assess hearing instrument efficacy. Take ear impressions and prepare, design, and modify ear molds.

Related Skills:

Active Listening
Service Orientation
Instructing
Speaking
Reading Comprehension

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Other Career Titles:

Audioprosthologist, Hearing Aid Consultant, Hearing Aid Specialist, Hearing Care Practitioner, Hearing Care Specialist, Hearing Instrument Dispenser, Hearing Instrument Specialist (HIS), Hearing Specialist, Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist (Licensed HIS), National Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist (National Board Certified HIS)

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Career Projections 2016 - 2026

Currently Employed

8,100

As of 2019 (Estimated)

Projected Employment

9,000

by 2029

Projected Growth

11%

by 2029

Career Outlook

Rapid Growth

is expected for the future

Average National Pay

$53,420

or $25.68 hourly

Training Level

Some College

varies state to state

About Career Projections

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Outlook and Impact Employment Outlook

This occupation is expected to grow rapidly.

Outside factors aren't expected to cause future growth.

Some careers face significant change to the work and worker requirements. New tasks, skills, knowledge, credentials are not immediately expected. Employment demand could remain the same or decrease slightly over time.

What They Do

Possible Work Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others
Getting Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Interacting With Computers
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

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Work Values

Relationships

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Working Conditions

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Tasks

Train clients to use hearing aids or other augmentative communication devices.
Counsel patients and families on communication strategies and the effects of hearing loss.
Select and administer tests to evaluate hearing or related disabilities.
Administer basic hearing tests including air conduction, bone conduction, or speech audiometry tests.
Maintain or repair hearing aids or other communication devices.

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Hearing Aid Specialists

Related Skills:

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Other Career Titles:

Currently Employed

8,100

Projected Employment

9,000

Projected Growth

11%

Career Outlook

Rapid Growth

Average National Pay

$53,420

Training Level

Some College

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View Job and Career Openings

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Hearing Aid Specialists

Related Skills:

View this job on:

Other Career Titles:

Currently Employed

8,100

Projected Employment

9,000

Projected Growth

11%

Career Outlook

Rapid Growth

Average National Pay

$53,420

Training Level

Some College

View Other Training Options

View Job and Career Openings

Join Our Mission

ATEEC is supported and funded in part by the National Science Foundation.

About Us

PARTNERS

REPORTS

ATEEC

101 West Third Street, Davenport, IA 52801

Phone: 563.441.4082

Fax: 563.441.4080

Toll-free: 866.419.6761

See our Privacy Policy.