Exam Preview for 41317: Audiology Assistants and Hearing Instrument

Audiology Assistants and Hearing Instrument Specialists - The Key to Efficiency in the Audiology Practice, in partnership with the American Academy of Audiology

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1. What is the primary purpose of an Audiology Extender in an audiology practice? To diagnose hearing disorders independently To perform surgery on patients with hearing loss To improve efficiency and enhance patient care by supporting audiologists To replace the role of the audiologist
2. By 2030, the estimated ratio of audiologists to adults with hearing loss will be which of the following? 1 audiologist for every 1,200 adults 1 audiologist for every 1,646 adults 1 audiologist for every 2,283 adults 1 audiologist for every 3,000 adults
3. Which of these tasks is typically performed by a Hearing Instrument Specialist (HIS)? Balance evaluations Hearing aid evaluations and fittings Auditory processing evaluations Child diagnostic testing
4. Which of the following tasks is NOT within the scope of an Audiology Assistant? Collecting and scoring self-assessment forms Ear cleaning/earwash Equipment maintenance Supporting patient education
5. What is the average hourly pay for an Audiology Assistant (AA)? $20/hr $22/hr $25/hr $31/hr