Description
Assess and treat infants, children, and adolescents with hearing and related disorders. Perform age-appropriate diagnostics; fit pediatric hearing technology and provide family-centered counseling and auditory training. May lead newborn and school hearing screenings and contribute to research on pediatric hearing.
- • Examine and clean children's ear canals.
- • Administer pediatric hearing tests (OAE, ABR, VRA, CPA).
- • Evaluate pediatric vestibular and balance concerns.
- • Develop and supervise newborn and school hearing screening programs.
- • Fit, program, and repair pediatric hearing aids and assistive devices (FM/DM).
- • Program and monitor cochlear implants for children.
- • Counsel parents and caregivers on communication strategies.
- • Provide or coordinate auditory training to support language development.
- • Collaborate with pediatricians, ENTs, SLPs, and educators on care plans.
- • Prepare reports and recommendations for IFSP/IEP accommodations.
- • Recommend hearing protection and classroom assistive technology.
- • Monitor progress and adjust devices and treatment as the child grows.
- • Train teachers and school staff in device use and classroom management.
- • Guide families to early intervention and community resources.
- • Refer for medical, genetic, or developmental evaluations when indicated.
- • Lead parent education and community outreach on pediatric hearing.
- • Maintain detailed pediatric patient records across all visits.
- • Ensure equipment calibration and infection control for pediatric care.
- • Participate in continuing education on pediatric audiology.
- • Conduct or support research on pediatric hearing loss and outcomes.
- • Implement hearing conservation for youth in schools, music, and sports.
- • Perform clinic administrative tasks, including scheduling, billing, and inventory.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
