although treatment and help to lessen the effects of hearing problems are a main focus of an audiologist, they also have the role of educating and teaching patients as well as the public. how to prevent hearing loss as well as how to protect hearing are usually the main focus of what an audiologist teaches and may be done through presentations in schools, in workplaces and to the community. it is important for audiologists to educate the public about hearing loss and how important hearing health is as well as how audiologists are able to help. audiologists treat all ages and types of hearing loss.