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Speech therapists in the military perform some or all of the following duties:
- Assist patients in selecting and using hearing aids
- Conduct programs to help patients improve their speaking skills
- Evaluate examination and test data to determine the type and amount of hearing loss
- Examine the ears, including the entire auditory (hearing) system
- Identify speaking and language problems
- Research new techniques for treating hearing and speaking problems
- Talk with patients to discuss hearing and speaking problems and possible causes and treatment
- Treat hearing problems using hearing aids and other treatments
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