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  • Active/Reserve:Both
  • Officer/Enlisted:Officer
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

The audiologist is primarily responsible for helping Soldiers preserve an important communication tool: the ability to hear. Audiologists work with the most advanced technology and develop new skills that can enhance your career.

Job Duties

  • Performing hearing tests
  • Developing improved communication strategies
  • Evaluating protective devices
  • Developing hearing conservation programs

    • Requirements

    Active Duty

  • Requires a doctoral degree from an accredited program in audiology from a school acceptable to the OTSG. Candidates with a clinical doctoral degree (Au.D.) must have completed an accredited 1 year clinical audiology externship or be enrolled in the Army Audiology Externship Program (AEP).
  • Must be between 21 and 42 years of age
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
    • Army Reserve
  • In addition to the above qualifications, permanent U.S. residency is required for Reserve duty officers.
  • Must be between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver, Locate A Recruiter for more information)

    • Training

    Job training for an audiologist includes completing an Basic Officer Leaders Course, which introduces you to the Army Health Care system, Army doctrine and basic Soldier/leader skills.

    Helpful Skills

  • Ability to make accurate, immediate decisions
  • Perform under stress
  • Apply critical technical and thinking skills
  • Tremendous concentration

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • No ASVAB

    • Compensation

    Active Duty
    In addition to the many privileges that come from being on the U.S. Army health care team, you'll also be rewarded with:

  • May receive pay for continuing education
  • Noncontributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service
  • Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)
    • Army Reserve
  • May receive pay for continuing education and training
  • Noncontributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service
  • Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)

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