Determines type and degree of hearing impairment and implements habilitation and rehabilitation services for
patient: Administers and interprets variety of tests, such as air and bone conduction, and speech reception and
discrimination tests, to determine type and degree of hearing impairment, site of damage, and effects on
comprehension and speech. Plans and implements prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services, including
hearing aid selection, fitting and programming of hearing aid, ear mould impression taking, trouble shooting of hearing
aid and orientation, counseling, and auditory training. Refers patient to physician or surgeon if medical treatment is
determined necessary.