What is Audiology

To put it simply – Audiology is the science of hearing

An Audiologist is the professional who specializes in evaluating and treating people with hearing loss. Audiologists hold masters or doctoral degrees.

Audiologists can help with much more than hearing aids. These highly trained professionals provide assessment, treatment, (re)habilitation and consultation services for hearing, balance, tinnitus (noise or ringing in the ears), noise sensitivity and auditory processing difficulties (problems with how the brain processes sound).

An Audiologist can work with people of all ages. By virtue of their education, they are considered to be the most qualified professional to assess (e.g. type and severity of) hearing impairment. They can assist the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) physician in identifying certain pathologies of the ear and auditory system.

An Audiologist will conduct a comprehensive hearing evaluation, explain your hearing condition to you and will refer for medical treatment if necessary. Audiologists prescribe, fit and dispense hearing aids and other assistive listening devices, if needed.

An Audiologist will advise you if hearing aids are recommended for your hearing loss and has the advanced education needed to prescribe and fit today’s high technology hearing instruments with the precision these devices require.

If you’re looking for an audiologist clinic, Aldershot Audiology is great choice in Burlington and the surrounding area. Our Doctor of Audiology provides free hearing consultations for adults, as well as a full range of hearing services for the whole family, including elderly and pediatric audiology.