Who is a Hearing Health Consultant? What is the role of an Audiologist?

Audiologists are healthcare professionals who evaluate, diagnose and treat hearing loss and other auditory conditions like tinnitus and balance disorders. Audiologists also provide valuable insight and products to help you prevent hearing loss, like protective custom earplugs. Audiologists are trained to work with all ages, from newborns to the elderly, however some do specialize in certain age groups or conditions. An audiologist holds an advanced degree in audiology. Currently, audiologists are required to obtain a doctoral degree and must be licensed by the state in which they practice. Additionally, audiologists must be licensed in the state they practice and are regulated by the Division of Consumer Affairs.

In addition to their education and state licensure, an audiologist is awarded the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) – a statutory body appointed by government of India.