Description
Counsel and instruct patients with hearing problems to help them improve their communication, guiding them to solutions like sign language or lip-reading.
Alternative labels
counsel patients on options for improved hearing
explain options for improving hearing
counsel patients on improving hearing
counsel patients on options for hearing improvement
counsel a patient on improving hearing
discuss options for hearing improvement
counsel patients on hearing improvement
counsel patients with hearing problems
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Counsel patients on improving hearing is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Audiologist: Audiologists assess, diagnose and treat patients ( children or adults) with audiological and vestibular disorders caused by infectious, genetic, traumatic or degenerative conditions, such as hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, imbalance, hyperacusis and auditory processing difficulties. They can prescribe a hearing aid and have a role in assessing and managing patients who may benefit from cochlear implants.Â
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Optional skill
Counsel patients on improving hearing is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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