Typical Tasks
Maintain or repair hearing aids or other communication devices.
Train clients to use hearing aids or other augmentative communication devices.
Counsel patients and families on communication strategies and the effects of hearing loss.
Administer basic hearing tests including air conduction, bone conduction, or speech audiometry tests.
Create or modify impressions for earmolds and hearing aid shells.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Social
Working with people
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Dependability
Concern for Others
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail
Independence
What key skills are needed for this job?
Active Listening
Service Orientation
Instructing
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Common Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
