Audiologists and Speech Pathologists \ Therapists

What the job involves

• Administering and interpreting a wide range of audiometric tests to determine hearing efficiency and locate sites of detected hearing problems
• Interpreting audiometric test results alongside other medical, social and behavioural diagnostic data
• Evaluating total response pattern and acoustic tests to distinguish between organic and non-organic hearing loss
• Planning, directing and participating in counselling, speech reading and other rehabilitation programs
• Prescribing appropriate hearing aids and instructing patients in use
• Administering tests and observing patients to determine nature and extent of disorders
• Planning and conducting programs of remedial exercise to correct disorders such as stuttering and abnormal articulation
• Administering individual and group therapy for rehabilitation of patients with communication problems caused by defective hearing, cerebral palsy, surgery and injury
• Advising on treatment for children with difficulties in learning to speak
• Counselling and guiding language-handicapped individuals, their families, teachers and employers

Key values of workers in Audiologists and Speech Pathologists \ Therapists

• 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.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• 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.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Audiologists and Speech Pathologists \ Therapists

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Social Perceptiveness

  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.