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Associate in Applied Science - Hearing Instrument Specialist

Spokane Falls Community College

Associate's DegreeCIP: 51.0918

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Dates

Since Nov 2010

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  • Spokane, Washington

    3410 W Whistalks Way, Spokane, Washington, 99224-5288

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningService OrientationInstructingSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionWritingCritical Thinking

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingTherapy and CounselingMedicine and DentistryComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionWritten ComprehensionNear VisionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningWritten Expression

Tasks

  • Train clients to use hearing aids or other augmentative communication devices.
  • Counsel patients and families on communication strategies and the effects of hearing loss.
  • Select and administer tests to evaluate hearing or related disabilities.

Technology

Medical softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation software

Tools

Auditory brainstem response screening systemsAutomatic impedance audiometersBehind-the-ear hearing aidsCaloric irrigatorsCircumaural headphonesColor laser printersDesktop computersDiagnostic tuning forksEar probesElectroacoustic impedance bridgesHandheld otoscopesHearing aid analyzersHearing aid programming interfacesHearing aid vacuum systemsIn-the-canal hearing aids

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Hearing Aid Specialists29-2092.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Air conduction, bone conduction, and speech audiometry tests — select and administer appropriate test batteries with minimal oversight in a dispensing clinic.
  • Hearing aid fitting and verification — perform real-ear measurements and adjust amplification targets for adult patients in routine fitting appointments.
  • Earmold and shell impressions — create and modify custom impressions independently using appropriate materials for varied ear canal geometries.
  • Minor hearing aid repairs — troubleshoot and resolve common device malfunctions such as feedback, distortion, and moisture damage in a clinical repair station.
  • Client training sessions — instruct patients and caregivers on device insertion, removal, and maintenance using clear verbal and written instructions.
  • Communication strategy counseling — guide patients and families through practical coping strategies for hearing loss in structured follow-up appointments.
  • Immittance and otoacoustic emission screenings — conduct and interpret results for standard screening protocols across a regular patient caseload.
  • Electronic health records — document test results, fitting parameters, and counseling notes accurately using medical software in a clinical workflow.
  • Sales and product recommendations — match patients to appropriate hearing aid technology tiers based on lifestyle and audiometric needs in a retail clinic.
  • Continuing education resources — participate in professional association webinars and regional conferences to stay current with evolving device technologies.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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