Who is an Audiologist ?

Audiology is the science of hearing. In Malaysia, an audiologist is a person who at least has a bachelor degree in audiology. An audiologist is only qualified to practice if he/ she fulfills 300 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum.

Audiologists work in variety of settings including hospitals, schools, clinics, private audiology practices, universities, rehabilitation facilities, speech and hearing centers, hearing aid dispensing offices, hearing aid manufacturing facilities, medical centers, as well as otolaryngology (ENT physician) offices. Many audiologist also dispense hearing aids and related assistive listening devices for the telephone, TV and special listening situations.