Benefits of Seeing an Audiologist
At Birdsong Audiology, you will see an audiologist for your hearing care. At other clinics, you might see either an audiologist or a hearing instrument specialist. An audiologist is the most highly-trained professional that you can see for your hearing care.
Audiologists perform comprehensive diagnostic hearing assessments. They have the knowledge and training to accurately perform complex hearing tests and recommend medical referrals as needed.
Audiologists are qualified to work with all ages.
Audiologists provide a customized experience and solution, focusing on your individual needs instead of a cookie-cutter process.
Audiologists are experts in hearing care and are required to complete continuing education every year.
Audiologists provide strategies and support for adjusting to hearing aids and improving communication.
Audiologists provide holistic hearing care, focusing on your overall hearing health. This includes consideration of hearing protection, tinnitus, decreased sound tolerance, ear wax removal, hearing aids, and assistive listening devices.
Audiologists
Minimum 6 years of university level education (4 year undergraduate degree and minimum 2 year graduate degree)
Regulated by the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario to ensure that audiologists are providing safe, quality, ethical care to patients
Provide hearing assessment and treatment for all ages
Recommend medical treatment when appropriate
Authorized to prescribe and fit hearing aids in Ontario for adults and children
Authorized to prescribe and dispense FM systems for adults and children
Hearing Instrument Specialists
Approximately 2 years of college education
Not a regulated health professional
Provide hearing assessment and treatment to adults only
Not authorized to prescribe a hearing aid in Ontario, therefore require a hearing aid prescription from your family physician
Interested in seeing an audiologist for your hearing care? Book a consult to see how we can help.
