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Physician, Audiologist
 
 
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Summary

ActivitiesAssess and treat people with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids, provide auditory training, and perform research related to hearing problems.

OutlookFaster-than-average-job growth

Median Income$66,660 per year in 2010

Work Context & ConditionsUsually work at a desk or table in clean, comfortable surroundings. The job is not physically demanding but does require attention to detail, the ability to complete tasks, intense concentration, and a lot of social interaction.

Minimum Education RequirementsMaster's Degree

SkillsSocial Perceptiveness, Learning Strategies, Critical Thinking, Instructing, Active Listening, Writing, Service Orientation, Equipment Selection, Time Management, Troubleshooting, Active Learning, Judgment and Decision Making, Reading Comprehension, Speaking

AbilitiesOral Expression, Written Comprehension, Speech Clarity, Written Expression, Oral Comprehension, Speech Recognition

InterviewsCarmen Brewer