How to Choose a HEARING HEALTHCARE ADIOLOGY Your First Choice In Hearing Healthcare PROVIDER If you are new to hearing care or aid dispensers are not doctors and aids are recommended, provide the the hearing loss community, you may have limits on the testing and treat- necessary fitting services and a con have a few questions. One of the most ment they are allowed to provide to tinuum of detailed follow up, includ ing verification of the hearing aid fi and programming, counseling, and instruction. Audiologists are licensed both help people get hearing aids, so Audiologists are highly trained to work with all ages, from infant to popular questions is: "What is the dif- patients ference between an audiologist and a hearing aid dispenser?" For starters, Audiologists s easy to understand why the differ- healthcare professionals. As a matter geriatric ence is not so clear all of the time. of fact, audiologists are the only pro In addition to hearing disorders Let's look at some of the big differ- fessionals who are university trained audiologists are able to assess and ences between the two hearing care and licensed to specifically identify, treat balance system dysfunction evaluate, diagnose and treat hearing and are also trained in the treatment disorders. Audiologists are required of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hy to obtain a doctorate degree, pass a peracusis (aversion to loud sounds) Hearing aid dealers must meet national exam and do a one-year ex- They are also experts in hearing loss very basic requirements to receive a ternship under a licensed audiologist prevention, providing counseling and license that allows them to do a basic before they can become licensed to resources to prevent noise-induced hearing loss. They also monitor hear- aids to adults. While there is some Audiologists use specialized equip- ing and balance disorders that may variance between states, most states ment and procedures to accurately result from the administration of oto- professions Hearing Aid Dispensers test for the purpose of selling hearing practice require a high school diploma prior to test for hearing loss. The audiologist toxic medications taking a licensing exam to become a is trained to inspect the eardrum with Hopefully this description will help hearing aid dispenser. Some states an otoscope, to perform cerumen when it is time to choose a hearing require a course prior to the licens- (ear wax) removal, conduct audiolog- healthcare provider. Contact Berger ing exam, and some require a valid ic tests, and check for medically-re- Audiology today to schedule your student dispenser certificate prior to lated hearing problems. Audiologists hearing exam and see what Dr. Berg taking the licensing exam. Hearing can advise about whether hearing er can do for you and your hearing! Rebecca L. Berger, Au.D Doctor of Audiology 2930 Miller Drive, Plymouth BERGER AUDIOLOGY540 Hospital Drive, Winamac 574-935-4327 www.bergeraudiology.com www.bergeraudiology.com/news www.twitter/bergeraud15 www.facebook.com/berger-audiology How to Choose a HEARING HEALTHCARE ADIOLOGY Your First Choice In Hearing Healthcare PROVIDER If you are new to hearing care or aid dispensers are not doctors and aids are recommended, provide the the hearing loss community, you may have limits on the testing and treat- necessary fitting services and a con have a few questions. One of the most ment they are allowed to provide to tinuum of detailed follow up, includ ing verification of the hearing aid fi and programming, counseling, and instruction. Audiologists are licensed both help people get hearing aids, so Audiologists are highly trained to work with all ages, from infant to popular questions is: "What is the dif- patients ference between an audiologist and a hearing aid dispenser?" For starters, Audiologists s easy to understand why the differ- healthcare professionals. As a matter geriatric ence is not so clear all of the time. of fact, audiologists are the only pro In addition to hearing disorders Let's look at some of the big differ- fessionals who are university trained audiologists are able to assess and ences between the two hearing care and licensed to specifically identify, treat balance system dysfunction evaluate, diagnose and treat hearing and are also trained in the treatment disorders. Audiologists are required of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hy to obtain a doctorate degree, pass a peracusis (aversion to loud sounds) Hearing aid dealers must meet national exam and do a one-year ex- They are also experts in hearing loss very basic requirements to receive a ternship under a licensed audiologist prevention, providing counseling and license that allows them to do a basic before they can become licensed to resources to prevent noise-induced hearing loss. They also monitor hear- aids to adults. While there is some Audiologists use specialized equip- ing and balance disorders that may variance between states, most states ment and procedures to accurately result from the administration of oto- professions Hearing Aid Dispensers test for the purpose of selling hearing practice require a high school diploma prior to test for hearing loss. The audiologist toxic medications taking a licensing exam to become a is trained to inspect the eardrum with Hopefully this description will help hearing aid dispenser. Some states an otoscope, to perform cerumen when it is time to choose a hearing require a course prior to the licens- (ear wax) removal, conduct audiolog- healthcare provider. Contact Berger ing exam, and some require a valid ic tests, and check for medically-re- Audiology today to schedule your student dispenser certificate prior to lated hearing problems. Audiologists hearing exam and see what Dr. Berg taking the licensing exam. Hearing can advise about whether hearing er can do for you and your hearing! Rebecca L. Berger, Au.D Doctor of Audiology 2930 Miller Drive, Plymouth BERGER AUDIOLOGY540 Hospital Drive, Winamac 574-935-4327 www.bergeraudiology.com www.bergeraudiology.com/news www.twitter/bergeraud15 www.facebook.com/berger-audiology