Ospeldung Hearing Technician and Hearing Instrument Hörakustiker

Ospeldung Hearing Technician and Hearing Instrumentation Hörakustiker is a vocational training program in Germany that qualifies an individual to work as an audiology technician. The program focuses on acquiring the skills and knowledge necessary to diagnose and treat hearing loss and to select and fit appropriate hearing aids.

Duration of the Ospeldung Hearing Technician program:

The program lasts for 3 years and includes a combination of theoretical education and practical training.

Skills and knowledge gained:

• Physiology and pathology of the ear
• Audiology
• Audiometry techniques
• Techniques for selecting and fitting hearing aids
• Communication skills with patients
• Customer service skills

Required qualifications:

• High School certificate
• Good German language skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Jobs chances:

• Audiology clinics
• Rehabilitation centres
• Hospitals
• Hearing aid manufacturing companies

Salary

The salary of an audiology technician in Germany ranges between €2,500 and €4,000 per month. Salary depends on several factors, including:

• Experience
• Skills
• Qualifications
• Work site
• Type of work (private or government sector)

Here are some factors that may affect an audiology technician's salary:

• Experience: The salary increases as the audiology technician's experience increases.
• Skills: The salary increases as the audiology technician possesses advanced audiology skills.
• Qualifications: The salary increases as the audiology technician possesses advanced degrees in the field of audiology.
• Work site: The salary may be higher in big cities compared to rural areas.
• type of employment: The salary may be higher in the private sector compared to the government sector.

More information:

• Website of the German Ministry of Education and Scientific Research: https://www.bmbf.de/