What is an Audiologist

Monica Pozer, Director of Audiology

An Audiologist is a highly trained professional that holds a masters or clinical doctorate degree from an accredited university. Provincial Licensure and Certification through the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists are obtained by completing competency examinations. Consequently, an Audiologist is able to assess hearing loss, provide hearing rehabilitation treatments, and refer medical conditions to a Physician.

Audiologists conduct a wide variety of hearing tests to determine the nature of an individual’s hearing disorder. They are responsible for the non-medical management and rehabilitation of hearing loss. As a result, they are able to present a variety of treatment options, which include prescribing, fitting and evaluating hearing aids and other devices and counselling. They conduct follow up consultations after hearing aids have been fitted to ensure clients have adjusted to their new hearing abilities and receive the clearest amplification possible.

With the use of an amplification device and customized instruction most persons with hearing impairment may experience enhanced communication abilities. An Audiologist provides individualized consultation services, helping people function more effectively with family and friends in social, leisure, educational and work environments. Audiologists are committed to improving and helping people of all ages hear well.