{"id":85,"date":"2019-05-17T21:35:39","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T21:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~acnw\/our-practice\/what-is-an-audiologist\/"},"modified":"2019-06-07T20:33:34","modified_gmt":"2019-06-07T20:33:34","slug":"what-is-an-audiologist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/audiologycenternw.com\/our-practice\/what-is-an-audiologist\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an Audiologist?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your\naudiologist does a lot more than look inside your ears with a lighted\ninstrument. Understanding what they do is crucial if you have been diagnosed\nwith hearing loss, as they will be heavily involved in helping you come up with\na solution that allows you to communicate more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Audiologists\nprovide a wide range of services including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/audiologycenternw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/pic-eric-frederick-consultation.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-261\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Fitting\nand dispensing hearing aids.<\/li><li>Administering\nhearing and balance tests.<\/li><li>Assessing\ncandidacy for and programming implantable hearing devices (e.g., cochlear\nimplants, bone anchored hearing aids, etc.).<\/li><li>Counseling\npatients and their families on communication strategies.<\/li><li>Designing\nand implementing hearing conservation programs and newborn hearing screenings.<\/li><li>Providing\naural rehabilitation programs.<\/li><li>Performing\near-related surgical monitoring.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Questions to Ask - Portland Audiologist Dr. Eric Frederick\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KxxTgjn7RZs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Credentials <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Audiologists\nare professional who specializes in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of\nhearing and balance disorders. Most have earned an Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology)\nwhile others have received a master\u2019s degree from an accredited university.\nThey have received extensive training in the prevention, identification,\nassessment and non-medical treatment of hearing and balance disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Audiologists\nare required to complete an internship, pass a national competency examination\nand obtain professional certification and licensure in the state(s) where they\npractice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who They Work With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Audiologists can\nchoose to work with patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. They\ncan be found in a number of settings from hospitals, schools, private\npractices, ENT offices and hearing aid dispensaries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Audiologists\nare the most qualified individuals to help you manage your hearing loss or\nbalance disorder, and they provide an unparalleled level of care.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Audiology Center Northwest<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+15032321845\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(503) 232-1845<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your audiologist does a lot more than look inside your ears with a lighted instrument. Understanding what they do is crucial if you have been diagnosed with hearing loss, as they will be heavily involved in helping you come up with a solution that allows you to communicate more effectively. 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