Senior VP of Sales – Douglas Kay
With over 82 years of patient-led service, Beltone earns well-deserved recognition as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2023 by Forbes! Beltone has grown exceptionally since their founding in 1940 by Sam and Faye Posen, but the dedication to award-winning hearing care has remained the same.
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With this honor, I hope that the path to a career in hearing care is front of mind for those in the formative years of their career planning. And with more patients than professionals in the field today, there’s never been a better time to consider the benefits of a career in hearing healthcare. To me, this seems like the perfect opportunity to share a bit about the company that’s given me a career that I love.
Why Beltone?
From hearing care professionals, patient care coordinators, and independent Beltone owners to marketers, designers, and everything in between, Beltone is the perfect place to grow a career. With award-winning technology and a team of driven, compassionate individuals Beltone has cultivated a leading role in delivering the best hearing care experience across the country. And with the U.S. News & World Report recently ranking Hearing Aid Specialist as a best job for 2023, there’s no better place to find your footing.
Do I Need A College Degree?
A Hearing Care Practitioner needs both highly focused knowledge and skills, but college degree is not required. Many states require some form of apprenticeship, during which one would learn the skills and techniques required as well as getting ‘on the job’ experience. Prominent Hearing Care Professional organizations such as the International Hearing Society provide great resources on the Hearing Industry as well as training and guidance on the licensure pathway.
There are also programs that yield an associate’s degree which focuses on hearing instruments as a specialty – and are typically completed online. Here are the steps to becoming a Hearing Care Professional:
- reach out to your state board regarding licensure requirements
- complete noted requirements for application and duration of training
- prepare for and pass written and/or practical examinations
- receive your license to practice
Ranked Best Job For A Reason
With a career that focuses on helping those in need, the rewards are plain to see. There is also a potential to earn up to $100,000+ a year, so it’s no wonder that Hearing Aid Specialist made more than one top-rankings in the U.S. News & World Report mentioned above:
- #8 in Highest Paying Jobs without a Degree
- #12 in Best Jobs Without A College Degree
- #15 in Best Health Care Support Jobs
- #82 in 100 Best Jobs.