Audiologist

Audiologists are hearing health professionals who identify, diagnose and manage individuals with peripheral or central hearing loss, tinnitus and balance disorders. In some provinces/territories, audiologists are governed by a regulatory body and must meet regulatory requirements to practice.

Audiologists provide a number of different services related to hearing, tinnitus and balance for the individuals they serve. These services may include:

  • Assessment of hearing and balance disorders, which may involve screening, identification, evaluation and diagnosis.
  • Intervention for hearing and balance disorders, which may involve promotion, prevention, counselling, treatment, consultation, management, (re)habilitation and education.
  • Education and supervision of students and professionals, including supportive personnel.
  • Consultation with and referral to other professionals.
  • Research.
  • University and/or college education and training.
  • Administration, management and policy development.

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Third Party Payer Benefit Information Bulletins

Hearing Aid Subsidies Across Canada (provided by the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association)

Agreement For Mutual Recognition of Certification Programs in Audiology with ASHA terminated May 1, 2009

Extended Health Benefits NEW
Many large insurance companies providing extended health care benefits include coverage for services such as speech-language pathology, physiotherapy and massage therapy, however, many do not cover audiology services. We've prepared a letter that can be used by you or your clients to request and advocate for the inclusion of audiology services in your or their extended healthcare benefits packages. The letter can be modified as needed and serves as a guide only. We encourage you and your clients to advocate for audiology services by personalizing this letter and sending it to the insurance company. Download the letter (Word format).

Links to International Audiology Associations/Societies

Noise in the Classroom

Noisy Toys Initiative

2003 and 2006 AuD Survey Results

CASLPA Position Paper on the Professional Doctorate Degree in Audiology

Competency-based standards for audiology and speech-language pathology : A project to develop draft comptency profiles (2007-2008)

PowerPoint Presentation - Examining the Role of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists in Schools

PowerPoint Presentation - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Services for Seniors in Canada


 

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