Audiometrist

An Audiometrist (pronounced: aw-dee-oh-meh-trist) is a healthcare professional who specializes in identifying, diagnosing, treating, and monitoring disorders of the auditory and vestibular system portions of the ear. They are trained to perform hearing tests, dispense, manage, and maintain hearing aid devices, and implement and monitor hearing conservation programs.

Etymology

The term "Audiometrist" is derived from the Latin word "audire" which means "to hear" and the Greek word "metron" which means "measure". Thus, an Audiometrist is one who measures hearing.

Related Terms

Audiology: The branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders.
Audiologist: A healthcare professional who is trained to diagnose, manage, and/or treat hearing, tinnitus, or balance problems.
Hearing Aid: A device designed to improve hearing by making sound audible to a person with hearing loss.
Hearing Conservation: The prevention of hearing loss due to noise or other factors.
Tinnitus: The perception of noise or ringing in the ears.
Vestibular System: The sensory system that provides the leading contribution to the sense of balance and spatial orientation for the purpose of coordinating movement with balance.