Hearing Aid Specialists

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Work with patients who use hearing aids.

Hearing Aid Specialists select and fit hearing aids for patients. They give hearing tests and interpret the results. They take impressions of patients' ears and prepare or design ear molds.

Wages	$24.11 per hour on average
Outlook	Statewide data not available
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Data not available
On the Job	Work Activities Maintain medical or professional knowledge. Diagnose medical conditions. Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments. Treat chronic diseases or disorders. Test patient hearing. Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment. Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices. Fabricate medical devices. Repair medical facility equipment. Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
Career Pathways	Therapeutic Services
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