Career in Audiology and School Information

[PCO4yrStudent]

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I would like to share my experiences and opinions about a few of the current doctorate level Audiology programs and the future of Audiology as a profession. I completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and I also have over 10 years of experience in several medical and scientific positions. Choosing a career that would allow me to improve a patient’s quality of life was very important to me. I also wanted to join a profession that is highly respected, not over saturated, and would allow me the flexibility to work several different environments (private practice, teaching, hospitals, etc.). I truly believe I’ve found that in Audiology!!!!! I chose the Pennsylvania College of Optometry Residential Program because I think it will prepare me to be a great clinician and for future changes in Audiology. This program does have an emphasis on the basic sciences such as Biochemistry, Head and Neck Anatomy, Neurology, Human Physiology, Pharmacology, & Histology. PCO’s program is very different from the other 4-year Au.D programs out there, but it has a very similar structure to other 4-year professional, clinical doctorate degree programs such as Optometry, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Podiatry, Chiropractics and Veterinary Science. I think this scientific foundation will allow me to be a well rounded healthcare professional and a well qualified vestibular and aural care specialist. It will also prepare me for future changes that may come to this profession such as prescription privileges for certain aural conditions and as a direct access care provider. The education requirements and current changes in the profession of Audiology are very similar to the changes the other health professions that I mentioned earlier, so we can only expect the pay and the scope of practice to also change. Other schools offering the Au.D. have had programs in place for many years and I’m sure that they are great programs. PCO is a small school that trains only healthcare professionals at the graduate level. It does cost more than others, but PCO’s well established faculty, the amount of new audiologic equipment, the pristine classrooms, and clinic is unlike anything I’ve seen at other institutions. I hope this information will help anyone considering a career in Audiology. 😍

 

[audstudent]

I agree, I too think the profession is growing. Another thing, not many people want to to through 4 more years of school, thus, the job market looks good.

 

[earache]

Hi,
I am a first year audiology student and want to change my institution because of personal reasons. I want to know that, is it possible to get admission in second year Audiology program.My GPA is maintained at 3.00 and I can get good recommendation letters.

any help in this matter would be appreciated.😍

 

[Beau Geste]

you would have to talk to the program you're interested in to see what they say.

 

[earache]

Thanks Megboo,
I will talk to the program.I think all programs take transfer students during September.I am trying to get into another program during this time.😕

 

[Beau Geste]

Yeah - usually transfers are done at the beginning of the school year. If you're in a Ph.D. program, it's a little more flexible.