Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1862
Audiology
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
<strong>Audiologists</strong> perform auditory examinations. Prescribe non-medical treatment to conserve or improve communication ability. Design, develop and maintain aural rehabilitation programs. Advises on programs to prevent noise induced hearing loss.
Core Skills
- audiometric testing
- hearing loss diagnosis
- vestibular assessment
- aural rehabilitation
- hearing conservation
- noise exposure assessment
- assistive device fitting
- patient counseling
- clinical documentation
Common Certifications
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology
- Licensed Audiologist
- American Board of Audiology Certification
- Occupational Hearing Conservationist
- Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist
- Hearing Instrument Specialist License
Civilian Career Paths
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- REHABILITATION
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Audiology
- Occupational Hearing Conservationist
- Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist
- Basic life support certification
Career Growth
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology
- American Board of Audiology Certification
- Licensed Audiologist
- Hearing Instrument Specialist License
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.