I'm really, really good at selling hearing aids, because I set a high standard for myself to make sure my patients are happy. I used to work in a locally owned clinic, where I had the freedom to dictate my own schedule (allow some clients more time and hand holding for example if needed), and source from a variety of manufacturers so I could get something that works well for their needs. All that changed after being bought out by a big chain. They're taking away the freedom I have to dictate my schedule, forcing me to keep these high sales targets I've established over the years with less res ..read more

Specifically from US to either Australia or New Zealand. What was the process like? submitted by /u/runningoutandlate [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Let’s address the elephant in the room on this sub and in the industry. I’m hoping for respectful thoughtful responses and an open discussion…but I do remember this is the internet. My story: I was an audiology assistant working private practice with 4 audiologist for 2 years. Two of the audiologists (who are some of the best I personally know) are the ones who told me to go for my license cause they think I’d be great at it especially since I didn’t necessarily want to retire an audiology assistant as a young woman starting her family living paycheck to paycheck. So I got my license and have ..read more

Have a pt. That has a RCB loss. 250=60 500=50 the mids are near 30 and then he starts to drop off starting at 3k back down to 70 at 8k. I have him in a vented sleeve to occlude him and give him some volume, but he is experiencing severe OE and background noise interference. When I open him up more, he lacks the perception he’s getting any benefit. Aside from counseling, what fitting tips might you have from similar instances? Thanks! submitted by /u/JimmyGlibbon [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I had a patient contact me asking for a letter to excuse her from jury duty. She does experience unilateral severe SNHL and does not use a hearing aid/CROS system, so could likely experience some communication difficulty in a courtroom scenario. Would that be within our professional scope or should she receive one from her ENT instead? I'm an AuD in the southern US for reference. submitted by /u/Ears_and_beers [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

hi! i currently hold a trainee license through my employer (audiologist) and I think I need to take the test soon, but I'm really nervous about failing it. I heard it's very difficult my employer and I think I need to take the test soon, i've been enrolled in "hearing aid academy” but i feel like majority is a lot of things that won't be on the test (but still relevant ofc) I heard it's very difficult (especially in NY) has anyone here taken it before and what were the questions like? what was harder the practical or the written exam? what should i be prepared for? plz feel free to DM to talk ..read more

I played a certain sound equivalent of 12.8 decibels for, like, two seconds. Would anyone else in the house have heard it? Additional details There are three bedrooms across from me; it would take seven human steps to reach each room. All bedrooms had their doors closed. Assume most were awake in the bedrooms. Also one person was sleeping next to me on the couch. I heard them toss around a bit, but nothing more than that. Nothing else was making noise in the house besides air conditioner. Side note: measured in footsteps as I don’t know exact measurements. submitted by /u/Cautious_Wafer3075 ..read more

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I am currently an undergraduate student. I work part time at an audiology office as an aud assistant. I started there showdowing at first before I got the job because it was my intention to go to school for it. So far it has been really nice and Chill work environment. Patients have also been grateful and sweet. However my audiologist says she would not recommend the field because the pay is not worth it. I don’t mind hearing aids but personally I actually would prefer working at a hospital or under an ent where there is no pressure to sell hearing aids. Anyways my question is: is it worth it ..read more

Anybody have any experience using above ear impression scanner? Any alternative you suggest? Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/d_pereraa [visit reddit] [comments ..read more