Diagnostic Audiology Skills
Comprehensive adult and pediatric hearing evaluations
Pure-tone air and bone conduction audiometry
Speech audiometry (SRT, WRS, speech-in-noise testing)
Immittance testing (tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, reflex decay)
Otoacoustic emissions (TEOAE, DPOAE)
Masking techniques and complex audiometric interpretation
Differential diagnosis of conductive, sensorineural, and mixed hearing loss
Audiologic report writing and documentation
Hearing Aid & Amplification Skills
Hearing aid candidacy assessment and counseling
Hearing aid selection based on audiologic and lifestyle needs
Hearing aid fittings using best-practice verification (real-ear measures)
Programming and fine-tuning across multiple manufacturers
Orientation, counseling, and expectation management
Follow-up care, troubleshooting, and repair management
Assistive listening devices and hearing aid accessories
Insurance verification and documentation related to amplification
Tinnitus Evaluation & Management
Comprehensive tinnitus case history and assessment
Tinnitus matching and psychoacoustic measures
Counseling using evidence-based tinnitus management models
Development of individualized tinnitus treatment plans
Clinical application of sound therapy and hearing technology
Experience with Lenire® bimodal neuromodulation for tinnitus treatment
Monitoring treatment outcomes and patient-reported measures
Vestibular & Balance Assessment Skills
Comprehensive vestibular case history and symptom analysis
Videonystagmography (VNG) testing and interpretation
Oculomotor, positional, and caloric testing
Rotary chair testing administration and analysis
Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (cVEMP and oVEMP)
Electrocochleography (ECoG) testing and interpretation
Positional testing for peripheral vestibular disorders (e.g., BPPV screening)
Recognition of peripheral vs. central vestibular findings
Vestibular report writing and coordination with referring providers
Clinical Reasoning & Patient Care
Development of differential diagnoses and clinical impressions
Integration of audiologic and vestibular test findings
Patient-centered counseling and education
Management of complex and multi-system cases
Time management in a high-volume clinical setting
Ethical decision-making and adherence to professional standards
Interprofessional Collaboration
Communication with referring physicians (ENT, neurology, primary care)
Collaboration with physical therapists for vestibular rehabilitation referrals
Participation in coordinated care planning
Writing clear, concise referral and consultation reports
Professional & Administrative Skills
Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
Scheduling and clinic workflow management
Coding and billing exposure (as applicable)
Professional communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams
Preparation for independent clinical practice