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Audiology is about identifying and assessing hearing and balance function and their associated disorders. As a career, audiology in Wales appears to have it all. A scientific clinical role that is patient facing and that includes diagnostic assessment and treatment across the lifespan, as well as opportunities to lead or participate in research and innovation that directly influences service delivery and patient care. There are opportunities to enter at any point in an educational journey, progress to any level, and have a career that is fulfilling for all from assistant to consultant roles.
There are many entry routes into Audiology from apprentice to scientist level. This career framework is highlighted in the Audiology Career pathway below:
Further information about Audiology training routes can be found on the following links:
The Careers Wales and Health careers website provide information about what you can expect form the different roles within Audiology.
Swansea University provide various courses in Audiology from Basic Audiological practice (HECert level) to Healthcare Science (Bsc level).
HEIW provide further information on the Audiology Scientist Training Programme (STP). The NHS Wales Healthcare Science Career Framework supports HEIW’s strategic objectives to develop a skilled, sustainable, and adaptable workforce that meets the evolving needs of our healthcare system
Aneurin Bevan Health Board is responsible for NHS services in:
Blaenau Gwent
Caerphilly
Monmouthshire
Newport
Torfaen
Further information about the NHS Audiology services in these areas can be found on the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Website.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is responsible for NHS services in:
Anglesey
Gwynedd
Conwy
Denbighshire
Flintshire
Wrexham
Further information about the NHS Audiology services in these areas can be found on the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Website.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is responsible for NHS services in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Further information about the NHS Audiology services in these areas can be found on the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Website.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is responsible for NHS services in:
Bridgend
Merthyr Tydfil
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Further information about the NHS Audiology services in these areas can be found on the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board website.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is responsible for NHS services in:
Carmarthenshire
Ceredigion
Pembrokeshire
Further information about the NHS Audiology services in these areas can be found on the Hywel Dda University Health Board Website.
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for NHS services in Powys. Further information about the NHS Audiology services in this area can be found on the Powys Teaching Health Board Website.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is responsible for NHS services in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, as well as some specialist regional services. Further information about the NHS Audiology services in these areas can be found on the Swansea Bay University Health Board Website.