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Review
. 2016 Nov;37(4):348-358.
doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1593996.

Audiology Assistants in Private Practice

Teri A Hamill  1 , Julia P Andrews  1
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Review

Audiology Assistants in Private Practice

Teri A Hamill et al. Semin Hear. 2016 Nov.

Abstract

Using audiology assistants allows a practice to meet the expected increase in patient demand in a cost-effective manner, without compromise to quality of patient care. Assistants are particularly valuable in private practice settings that have an emphasis in amplification, as many of the tasks involved do not require the unique skills of the doctor of audiology. Regulatory considerations, methods of training, and scope of practice of the assistant are discussed.

Keywords: Audiologist's assistant; audiology assistant; audiology technician.

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Figure 1
Percentage of the population that is over age 65. Data from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living.
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Projection of the number of millions of persons with hearing loss over the years 2015 to 2050.
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