Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1862 Audiology
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Audiologists perform auditory examinations and prescribe nonmedical treatment to conserve or improve communication ability. They design, develop, and maintain aural rehabilitation programs and advise on programs that prevent hearing loss caused by noise.
Core Skills
- audiometric testing
- hearing loss diagnosis
- vestibular assessment
- aural rehabilitation
- hearing conservation
- noise exposure assessment
- assistive device fitting
- patient counseling
- clinical documentation
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
- Clinical Technician
- Rehabilitation
- Public Health
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Occupational Hearing Conservationist
- Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)
- American Board of Audiology Certification
- Licensed Audiologist
- Hearing Instrument Specialist License
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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