Hearing Care Professionals include the below professions:

Audiological Scientist

Member of a multi-disciplinary team, usually hospital based, which is concerned with identification and diagnosis of hearing impairment with the rehabilitation of hearing impaired patients, both children and adults.

Audiological Technician

Audiology technicians work with other Ear, Nose and Throat professionals. Their work includes the measurement of hearing and balance and rehabilitation of those who have a hearing loss by fitting and advising on the effective use of appropriate hearing aids.

Hearing Aid Audiologist (Dispenser)

Hearing Aid Audiologists or Dispensers are qualified to carry out audiometric testing, otoscopic examination and case history investigation to enable appropriate provision of a hearing aid. They are qualified to select, adjust and fit hearing aids, specifying and preparing appropriate earmoulds and carrying out any necessary acoustic modifications of the ear fitting.

Hearing Therapist

Hearing Therapists assess the rehabilitative needs of those suffering from acquired deafness and provide help with communication using hearing aids, environmental aids and the skills of speech-reading and auditory training. They provide support and counseling for hearing impaired people and people suffering from tinnitus.