Audiology

Navy Audiologists have a lasting impact on servicemembers’ quality of life. Using state-of-the-art equipment they conduct hearing protection studies to mimic real-world combat and deployment scenarios, moving beyond the clinic setting. Navy Audiologists may take on a variety of important responsibilities, including:

Managing hearing conservation programs for aviation, shipboard, federal employees in noise hazardous areas and the USMC.
Performing auditory examinations, conduct research and deploy in support of humanitarian efforts.
Providing hearing conservation certification courses, monitor compliance to meet readiness benchmarks.
Perform routine and advanced auditory examinations.
Note possible changes in hearing and instruct on how to properly protect themselves from noise exposures.
Diagnose, evaluate and assess the impact of hearing loss on communication.
Enhance communication ability through aural rehabilitative support.
Ensure the auditory combat readiness of Fleet and Marine personnel.
Serve as consultant manager of Navy/Marine Corps Hearing Conservation Programs, demonstrating personal attenuation rates for crews’ hearing protection and ensuring the validity of cranials/tactical helmets and communication devices.

221115-N-IX644-1056 ADRIATIC SEA (Nov. 16, 2022) Lt. Cmdr. Mancini, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Sigonella, performs an ear exam on Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Maci Briscoe, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), Nov. 16, 2022. NMRTC Sigonella Sailors embarked aboard George H.W. Bush to provide specialty training and medical examinations to the crew. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group 10, George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG). The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and HSM-46. The GHWBCSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sasha Ambrose)

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