How do they match: Hearing Aid Specialists

  • Perform basic screening procedures, such as pure tone screening, otoacoustic screening, immittance screening, and screening of ear canal status using otoscope.
  • Assist audiologists in performing aural procedures, such as real ear measurements, speech audiometry, auditory brainstem responses, electronystagmography, and cochlear implant mapping.
  • Counsel patients and families on communication strategies and the effects of hearing loss.
  • Maintain or repair hearing aids or other communication devices.
  • Train clients to use hearing aids or other augmentative communication devices.