Audiologists must have completed at least the equivalent of an Australian university Masters-level degree in clinical audiology.
Audiometrists must have undertaken at least the equivalent of an Australian Diploma-level Technical and Further Education (TAFE) vocational qualification in audiometry or a Bachelor of Audiometry from an Australian university.
Audiologists in Australia work with clients of all ages – from infants to older adults- and clients with complex needs. They can assess hearing and auditory function, vestibular (balance) function, tinnitus, auditory processing function, and neural function by performing diagnostic tests. Audiologists provide rehabilitation as well as communication training, counselling and the prescription and fitting of devices.
Audiometrists in Australia primarily work with adult clients (including older adults) and provide a range of services to school-aged children. They focus on hearing and auditory function assessment and rehabilitation by applying a range of diagnostic tests and approaches including counselling and the prescription and fitting of non-implantable devices. Audiometrists may also provide rehabilitation for tinnitus using education and hearing devices.