Speech and Hearing Science | University of Utah

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningService OrientationInstructingSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionWritingCritical Thinking

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingTherapy and CounselingMedicine and DentistryComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionWritten ComprehensionNear VisionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningWritten Expression

Tasks

Train clients to use hearing aids or other augmentative communication devices.
Counsel patients and families on communication strategies and the effects of hearing loss.
Select and administer tests to evaluate hearing or related disabilities.

Technology

Medical softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation software

Tools

Auditory brainstem response screening systemsAutomatic impedance audiometersBehind-the-ear hearing aidsCaloric irrigatorsCircumaural headphonesColor laser printersDesktop computersDiagnostic tuning forksEar probesElectroacoustic impedance bridgesHandheld otoscopesHearing aid analyzersHearing aid programming interfacesHearing aid vacuum systemsIn-the-canal hearing aids

Work Values

RelationshipsWorking ConditionsAchievementIndependenceSupportRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium29-2092.00	Hearing Aid Specialists	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Complex audiometric evaluations — select, administer, and interpret a full battery of hearing tests for patients with non-routine profiles across diverse clinical settings.
Differential patient counseling — tailor communication strategies and hearing loss education to patients with varying degrees of loss, age, and cognitive backgrounds.
Advanced hearing aid programming — independently configure multi-channel digital devices and wireless accessories to meet individualized audiometric and lifestyle goals.
Custom impression creation for atypical anatomy — design and modify earmolds and shells for patients with surgically altered or anatomically challenging ear canals.
Comprehensive device repair and calibration — diagnose and remediate complex hearing aid failures and coordinate manufacturer warranty processes without supervisory input.
Patient outcome monitoring — track and analyze audiometric and self-report outcome measures over time to refine fitting strategies in an ongoing care model.
Interdisciplinary referral decisions — apply clinical judgment to identify patients requiring otolaryngology, audiology, or other specialist referral based on screening findings.
Staff-level technology adoption — evaluate new audiometric software and diagnostic tools and integrate them into the clinic's standard operating procedures.
Written clinical reports — compose detailed assessment summaries and fitting rationales using professional language for physician correspondence and insurance documentation.
Mentorship of entry-level staff — guide emerging specialists through supervised patient encounters and provide structured feedback in a clinic training environment.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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