Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Compare assessment results across and within assessments to ensure they are cohesive Conduct the full range of hearing assessments accurately and reliably Correctly select required hearing assessment Establish effective working relationships with external agencies Interpret and record results accurately and identify options available to clients Interpret pure tone audiometry and impedance audiometry test results accurately Meet client needs and establish realistic goals through effective communication with client Operate audiometry equipment and instruments correctly and in accordance with manufacturers' specifications Perform hearing assessments, including otoscopy, accurately Recognise and respond correctly when a client is not giving true thresholds Select and use appropriate equipment and instruments Use test results to determine type of hearing loss Write comprehensive and accurate reports In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to: Use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and religious backgrounds and physical and mental abilities Use numeracy skills including the ability to interpret data and record client results Use oral communication skills-language competence required to fulfil job role in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation. Assessors should look for skills in asking systematic questions, providing clear information, listening to and understanding client areas of concern, and demonstrating ethical practice and procedures in dealing with clients. Effective verbal and non verbal communication skills with a range of internal and external persons are essential together with competence in English or a community language, depending on the client group Use problem solving skills including an ability to use available resources and determine accuracy of test results Use reading and writing skills-literacy competence required to fulfil job roles safely and effectively. The level of skill required involves reading and documenting clinical information and understanding procedure manuals Work with others |