Air Force AFSC · Medical
42NX Audiologist
Overview
Audiologists treat hearing and balance related issues affecting Airmen and their families. They use equipment and clinical techniques to provide care and safeguard hearing, especially for Airmen exposed to unsafe noise levels.
Core Skills
- audiology diagnostic systems operation
- hearing conservation program management
- data collection and trend analysis
- clinical documentation in EHR systems
- equipment calibration and verification
- technical report writing
- patient education and counseling
- interdisciplinary coordination
- process improvement
- policy and protocol development
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Abacus Data Solutions HearWare
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Health
- Rehabilitation
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- Audiologist License (AuD)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)
- Board Certification in Audiology (ABA)
Also Common
- Audiologist License (AuD, state-specific)
What the Work Involves
- Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.
- Evaluate hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.
- Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids.
- Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
- Monitor patients' progress and provide ongoing observation of hearing or balance status.
Related Occupations
- Hearing Aid Specialists
- Optometrists
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Pediatricians, General
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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