What is a pediatric audiologist and how to become one

Key steps to become a pediatric audiologist

1. Explore pediatric audiologist education requirements

   Most common pediatric audiologist degrees

   Bachelor's

   42.9 %

   Master's

   33.3 %

   Doctorate

   23.8 %

2. Start to develop specific pediatric audiologist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Auditory	24.83%
   ABR	18.31%
   Hearing Loss	14.23%
   Audiological Services	12.41%
   Oaes	7.83%

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3. Complete relevant pediatric audiologist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New pediatric audiologists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a pediatric audiologist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real pediatric audiologist resumes.

4. Research pediatric audiologist duties and responsibilities

   • Organize, update and maintain medical information database; prepare written and communicate verbally relative to patients' histories.
   • Administer aural rehabilitation to geriatric-psychiatric patients.

5. Apply for pediatric audiologist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a pediatric audiologist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams