Audiology

Normal aspects of auditory physiology and behavior over the life span

Interaction and interdependence of speech, language, and hearing in the discipline of human communication sciences and disorders

Anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and embryology, and development of the auditory and vestibular systems

Principles, methods, and applications of psychoacoustics

Effects of chemical agents on the auditory and vestibular systems

Instrumentation and bioelectrical safety issues

Infectious/contagious diseases and universal precautions

Physical characteristics and measurement of acoustic stimuli

Physical characteristics and measurement of electric and other nonacoustic stimuli

Principles and practices of research, including experimental design, evidence-based practice, statistical methods, and application to clinical populations

Medical/surgical procedures for treatment of disorders affecting auditory and vestibular systems

Client/patient characteristics (e.g., age, demographics, cultural and linguistic diversity, medical history and status, cognitive status, and physical and sensory abilities) and how they relate to clinical services

Genetic bases of hearing and hearing loss

Speech and language characteristics across the life span associated with hearing impairment

Development of speech and language production and perception

Manual and other communication systems, use of interpreters, and assistive technology

Issues of cultural diversity on professional practice

Educational, vocational, and social and psychological effects of hearing impairment and their impact on the development of a treatment program

Health care and educational delivery systems

Professional codes of ethics and credentialing

Supervisory processes and procedures

Laws, regulations, policies, and management practices relevant to the profession of audiology

Interact effectively with patients, families, other appropriate individuals, and professionals

Prevent the onset and minimize the development of communication disorders

Identify individuals at risk for hearing impairment

Apply the principles of evidence-based practice

Screen individuals for hearing impairment and activity limitation or participation restriction using clinically appropriate and culturally sensitive screening measures

Screen individuals for speech and language impairments and other factors affecting communication function using clinically appropriate and culturally sensitive screening measures

Administer hearing conservation programs designed to reduce the effects of noise exposure and of agents that are toxic to the auditory and vestibular systems