- Hearing instrument practitioners examine adult clients to assess hearing loss using diagnostic evaluation and electro acoustic testing; recommend and dispense appropriate type of hearing instrument; take earmold impressions for use in the manufacture of hearing devices; fit adjust and make minor modifications to hearing instruments; educate clients in appropriate use care and maintenance of hearing instruments and perform followup examinations and readjustments.
- Audiometric technicians under the supervision of audiologists administer tests such as pure tone hearing screening impedance tests and noise level measurements using equipment such as audiometers and sound level meters to determine hearing thresholds of patients; instruct patients on test procedures and record results; monitor check and calibrate auditory equipment; may take earmold impressions and fit and adjust hearing instruments.
- Communicative disorders assistants and speechlanguage pathology assistants assist speechlanguage pathologists during assessment of patients; carry out treatment programs and develop materials for use with patients under the supervision of speechlanguage pathologists; document patient rehabilitation progress; and check and maintain therapeutic equipment and materials.
- Ophthalmic medical assistants operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments to aid ophthalmologists in assessing patients vision; record test results; assist ophthalmologists in office surgery; administer eye drops ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists; clean and maintain instruments and equipment used during examinations; take patients general medical and ophthalmic history; and perform various administrative duties.
- Physiotherapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists carry out treatment programs such as thermotherapy traction hydrotherapy and electrotherapeutic techniques to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities to maximize their ability to independently manage daily activities.
Requirements
- Hearing instrument practitioners require completion of a threeyear college diploma in a hearing instrument specialist program including a period of supervised training.
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Licensure with a regulatory body is required for hearing instrument practitioners in all provinces except in Ontario where membership with the Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners (AHIP) is required.
Hearing instrument practitioners can prescribe and dispense hearing instruments except in Ontario where dispensing is dependant on a prescription from a physician or audiologist.
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Audiometric technicians and communicative disorders and speechlanguage pathology assistants require completion of a 12 to 18month college program in communicative disorders
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Some postsecondary education and onthejob training.
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Ophthalmic medical assistants require completion of a one to twoyear college program or a twoyear hospitalbased training program in ophthalmic medical technology
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A minimum of one year of supervised practical training under an ophthalmologist and completion of an approved ophthalmic assistant home study program.
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Physiotherapy assistants require completion of a two to threeyear college program in physical rehabilitation therapy
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A twoyear physical therapy assistant (PTA) program and supervised practical training.
- Occupational therapy assistants require completion of a twoyear occupational therapy assistant (OTA) college program.
Benefits
Terms of Employment:
- Full time
- Permanent position
- 40 hours per week
- Day time
Salary: $28.85 $43.27 per hour
Required Years of experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
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