Activities | Assess and treat people with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids, provide auditory training, and perform research related to hearing problems. |
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Outlook | Faster-than-average-job growth |
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Median Income | $57,120 per year in May 2006 |
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Work Context & Conditions | Usually work at a desk or table in clean, comfortable surroundings. The job is not physically demanding but does require attention to detail, the ability to complete tasks, intense concentration, and a lot of social interaction. |
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Minimum Education Requirements | Master's Degree
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Skills | Social Perceptiveness, Learning Strategies, Critical Thinking, Instructing, Active Listening, Writing, Service Orientation, Equipment Selection, Time Management, Troubleshooting, Active Learning, Judgment and Decision Making, Reading Comprehension, Speaking |
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Abilities | Oral Expression, Written Comprehension, Speech Clarity, Written Expression, Oral Comprehension, Speech Recognition |
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Interviews | Carmen Brewer |
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