NCIt definition : A trained non-medical health professional who specializes in the identification, testing,
habilitation and rehabilitation of hearing loss and other auditory and balance disorders.
Particularly, an audiologist may be involved in diagnostic and screening procedures
to determine hearing deficits, as well as in assessment of amplification devices and
instruction in their care, training in speechreading, and may serve as consultant
to government and industry on issues concerning environmental, noise-induced hearing
loss. Certification requirements for clinical audiology professional are currently
defined at a single level - Certificate of Clinical Competency.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: A healthcare professional trained in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing
loss and other auditory and balance disorders.;