Definition of Audiology
Audiology in terms of this paper deals with function and dysfunction of the auditory system.
The services provided to hearing impaired people deal with
1. Diagnostics
2. Auditory (re)habilitation
3. Communication/communication disorders
4. Prevention
5. Research and teaching

Definition of audiology according to the International Society of Audiology
“Audiology deals with the knowledge, protection and rehabilitation of human hearing,
inclusive of the effects of pharmacological and surgical measures, but exclusive of matters
relating to the techniques of these measures.“

Purpose of this report
The purpose of this report, based on discussions among representatives of fifteen European
countries, is to propose common requirements for a qualified general audiologist as seen in a
long-term perspective, and to present a proposal for a model training program for such a
profession. By presenting such a curriculum in rather great detail, the great width of the field
of audiology is clearly illustrated.