Also called: Audiometric Technician
Supports audiologists with hearing screenings, hearing aid cleaning, and patient prep.
Runs hearing screenings for schoolkids or factory workers, cleans and repairs hearing aids, and orders supplies. Many go on to audiology school.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma plus on-the-job training; certification optional.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Tablet hearing tests automate screenings; cleaning and repairing aids and prepping patients stay hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to audiology clinics and hearing aid offices for assistant jobs
Classes: Biology, Health-science CTE, ASL.
Official data: O*NET occupation 31-9099.
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