This text provides a solid base in the technical and scientific aspects of the practice of audiology, blended with other essential humanistic skills—active listening, empathy, client/family-centered protocols and collaboration with family members and other professionals.

This text specifically addresses the importance of audiology knowledge for the scope of practice in both speech-language pathology and audiology. This text is written to be a resource for the student of audiology and speech-language pathology long after the course is completed.