A Audiologists measure the amount of hearing and hearing loss.
Physicians use audiological findings to diagnose and treat hearing problems.
This information is also used in counseling the hearing impaired and for prescribing hearing aids. This is a preprofessional program leading to a master's degree which is required for entrance into the profession. A Speech therapists work with people who have lost or have never had the ability to speak normally. Professionals work in public schools, hospitals, private or community clinics, or private practice. This is a preprofessional program leading to a master's degree which is required for entrance into the profession.