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AUDIOLOGIST

ANZSCO 252711 - Registered Migration Australia




Description

An audiologist provides diagnostic assessment and rehabilitative services related to human hearing defects.

Audiologist in Australia is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

 

Audiologist Occupation Lists
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Group: 2527 Audiologists and Speech Pathologists Therapists

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

Audiologist and speech pathologists/therapists provide diagnostic assessment, treatment, rehabilitative services and management of human hearing defects, and communication and swallowing impairments.

 

Tasks

  • assessing and diagnosing the extent of client hearing loss using a wide range of techniques, including audiometric tests
  • reporting results of assessments and tests in writing and making referrals to medical practitioners
  • recommending solutions to those with hearing impairment including amplification, implantable devices, medical interventions and assistive listening devices and providing aural rehabilitation programs
  • providing counselling, advice and information to clients and families as a part of overall treatment
  • assisting with the development and management of noise control and hearing conservation strategies
  • administering standardised and informal tests and observing clients to determine the nature and extent of their communication disorders or swallowing difficulties
  • providing treatment and management of speech, language, learning and communication disorders that may be developmental, part of a disability, or acquired as a result of injury or disease
  • advising on the positioning of the body and on the textures of food and fluids which assists an individual to eat and swallow safely without choking
  • providing information and education to health professionals, early childhood educators and teachers, and support and counselling to individuals affected by communication and swallowing difficulties, and to their families and carers.

 

Skill Level

Occupations in the audiologist unit group (Group 2527) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

 

Occupations within the Audiologist Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same audiologist group if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

Audiologist English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate Exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Audiologist is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services); more information regarding assessment bodies

 

 

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