Hearing Aid Specialists
O*NET Code: 29-2092.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Select and fit hearing aids for customers. Administer and interpret tests of hearing. Assess hearing instrument efficacy. Take ear impressions and prepare, design, and modify ear molds.
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💼 Also Known As
Audiology AssistantAudiology TechnicianAudioprosthologistBoard Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist (Board Certified HIS)Hearing Aid AttendantHearing Aid ConsultantHearing Aid DispenserHearing Aid FitterHearing Aid SpecialistHearing Aid Technician (Hearing Aid Tech)Hearing Care PractitionerHearing Care ProfessionalHearing Care SpecialistHearing Health Technician (Hearing Health Tech)Hearing Instrument DispenserHearing Instrument Specialist (HIS)Hearing Screen TechnicianHearing ScreenerHearing Screening Technician (Hearing Screening Tech)Hearing Specialist
⚡ Skills (16)
Active Listening4/100
Service Orientation4/100
Instructing4/100
Speaking3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Writing3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Active Learning3/100
Monitoring3/100
+ 6 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (7)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0HIMSA Noah
Medical software
0Otometrics OTOsuite
Medical software
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Challenging (0% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (0)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role