What is an audiology doctor and how to become one

Key steps to become an audiology doctor

1. Explore audiology doctor education requirements

   Most common audiology doctor degrees

   Bachelor's

   47.1 %

   Doctorate

   29.4 %

   Master's

   17.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific audiology doctor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Audiometry	23.63%
   VNG	21.92%
   Hearing Screenings	16.68%
   Diagnostic Evaluations	12.89%
   Patient Care	12.46%

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3. Complete relevant audiology doctor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New audiology doctors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an audiology doctor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real audiology doctor resumes.

4. Research audiology doctor duties and responsibilities

   • Perform diagnostic audiologic evaluations--including VNG testing.
   • Complete clinical fellowship year by performing comprehensive audiological evaluations with veterans, including auditory brainstem audiometry.
   • Experience with the major hearing aid manufacturers, CROS/BiCros systems, and the BAHA.

5. Apply for audiology doctor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an audiology doctor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams