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Diploma in Audiometry is an audiology diploma course, which is of one-year duration and comes under diploma level. It prepares students in the different techniques in identifying and evaluating hearing impaired and ear abnormalities utilizing audiometers and other related equipment. It includes features such as anatomy and physiology of the ear, physics of sound, pathologies of the ear, interpretation of audiogram and rehabilitation of the hearing impaired.
Admission requirements for Diploma in Audiometry is 10+2 passed in any stream for any recognized Board. There are also some institutes that allow candidate with any bachelor’s degree of relevant field to apply for the program. Unlike other courses, you do not find a single entry examination that you have to complete in order to join this course. Institutes may offer admission to the students based on their performance in the qualifying examination.
| Course Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Diploma in Audiometry |
| Duration | 1-2 years |
| Course Level | Diploma |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with Science stream, minimum 50% marks |
| Top Colleges | All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Manipal University, Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Amity University |
1. Candidates should have passed 10+2 examination in science stream with Physics, Chemistry & Biology as the main subjects from a recognized Educational Board.
2. Minimum 10+2 examination cut off of 50 % for General category and 40% for SC/ST category candidates.
3. Must have been 17 years of age by the time of admission to the programs.
4. Should have good hearing sensitivity, appropriate speech and satisfy the average criteria for interpersonal communication.
5. All applicants should have functional dexterity of all four limbs because they should be physically capable of performing clinical tasks.
6. The admission will be provisional for SC/ST students who have appeared in 10+2 examinations and wish to apply, provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria for admission as declared.
| Specialization | Average Salary Range (per month) |
|---|---|
| Clinical Audiometry | ₹15,000 - ₹35,000 |
| Pediatric Audiology | ₹18,000 - ₹40,000 |
| Audiological Rehabilitation | ₹20,000 - ₹38,000 |
| Hearing Aid Dispensing | ₹16,000 - ₹32,000 |
| Industrial Audiometry | ₹17,000 - ₹35,000 |
