Hearing Tests & Assessments for Adults

Hearing tests can be done for a variety of reasons. We frame our appointments based on our Patient’s needs, so that they get the most appropriate assessment and benefit from the right amount of testing and counselling. We also offer hearing assessments for Children.

Employment Hearing Test

This appointment is for Patients who require a hearing test for a work application. Ex: Pilots, RCMP, etc. This appointment includes the completion of all required documents and reports.

Medical Hearing Assessment

This appointment is meant for Patients who experience ear-level symptoms such as pressure, blockage or pain in their ears, and also experience hearing difficulties possibly due to these symptoms. This would also be for a Patient who needs a hearing assessment before seeing an Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist, and/or to rule out any other medical conditions. This appointment includes a thorough medical report for your Physician or Specialist, if required.

Hearing Assessment for Hearing Difficulties & Hearing Loss

This appointment is meant for Patients who are experiencing hearing difficulties and are looking for help to hear better, whether this means discussing acoustics rehabilitation options like hearing aids, or possibly needing to be referred to other health professionals. Our approach is very holistic, meaning that we consider more than just your basic hearing ability when suggesting any rehabilitation solutions.

The advanced appointment includes a thorough medical report for your Physician or Specialist, if required.

Hearing Assessment for Funding

Our Audiologists are registered and trained in performing hearing assessments for various 3rd Party Funders, which includes:

  • Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
  • Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
  • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB),
  • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
  • Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)
  • Non-Insured Health Benefits for First Nations and Inuit (NIHB)
  • Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST)

Our team makes sure to perform the required testing for the application, whether for hearing or for tinnitus, as well as help you understand the process of your application. This appointment includes a medical report if required.

Regardless of the type of assessment you may need, we pride ourselves on using a medical-based, patient-centered and holistic approach in our appointments, meaning that we always take the time to look at the big picture to determine if your symptoms are related to your hearing system or if they are impacted by other factors.  We also have a large network of health professionals to refer to should you require further help in your rehabilitation solution.  

Our ability to make our patients feel at ease, our knowledge in testing and our ability to counsel and explain the results also makes us a uniquely qualified team of Audiologists to work with.

Originally Posted on Echo Audiology website

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