About the Program

The Audiometry Program aims to train qualified health technicians who can take part in measurement and evaluation processes used in the detection of hearing and hearing disorders. Within the program, students are expected to gain fundamental professional knowledge and practical skills for hearing tests, speech tests, newborn hearing screenings, and audiovestibular evaluations.

Duties and Areas of Responsibility

Audiometry technicians take part in measurement, screening, and evaluation processes for hearing health. In this scope, their main areas of duty are as follows:

• Supporting the administration of audiometric tests in accordance with hearing measurement techniques.
• Contributing to the preparation of tools, materials, and equipment used in hearing and speech tests.
• Taking part in hearing evaluation processes under the supervision of an ear-nose-throat physician or audiology specialist.
• Supporting ear mold taking, hearing aid trials, and device adaptation processes when necessary.
• Contributing to the implementation of newborn hearing screenings.
• Taking part in free-field screening and audiovestibular test applications.
• Supporting the maintenance, order, and control processes of the devices and equipment used in tests.

General Approach of the Program

The Audiometry Program aims to train health technicians who know the measurement and evaluation methods used in hearing health, can use devices and equipment effectively, value patient communication, can assume responsibility under specialist supervision, and are open to professional development.