Adult Comprehensive Hearing Assessment
Each hearing assessment at Alpha Hearing is tailored to your needs and unlike most providers, we provide a full and comprehensive audiological hearing assessment, which includes:
- Visual ear examination (otoscopy) including pictures and ear wax removal if required
- Middle ear function testing (tympanometry or impedance testing)
- Pure tone audiometry (air and bone conduction, including masking) (hearing test)
- Speech audiometry (speech discrimination testing)
What is a Hearing Test?
A hearing test, also known as an audiometric evaluation, determines an individual’s ability to hear sounds, most notably speech sounds. A hearing test can help identify hearing loss or auditory disorders that may impact your quality of life. A hearing test is crucial for early detection and intervention of hearing loss, allowing appropriate measures to be taken to address the issue promptly.
Understanding The Hearing Assessment: What to Expect
During a hearing assessment, our qualified audiologists employ a variety of techniques to assess your auditory system’s functionality. Here’s what to expect during the process:
Detailed Discussion
- What Happens: We begin with a thorough discussion of your medical history and any hearing-related concerns.
- Benefits: This helps us understand your hearing challenges, lifestyle, and any previous issues, allowing us to provide a more accurate and personalized assessment.
Physical Ear Canal Examination
- What Happens: We examine your ear canal and remove any ear wax if necessary.
- Benefits: Clearing the ear canal ensures accurate testing results and improves your overall ear health. It also helps prevent interference with hearing aids or other treatments.
Pure-tone Audiometry
- What Happens: In a soundproof enclosure you’ll listen to a series of tones at various frequencies and volumes through headphones.
- Benefits: This test measures your ability to hear different pitches and volumes, helping us identify the specific frequencies where hearing loss may be occurring.
Speech Audiometry
- What Happens: You will listen to and repeat back words or sentences at varying volumes.
- Benefits: This evaluates how well you understand speech in different listening environments, providing insight into how hearing loss affects your everyday communication.
Additional Tests
What Alpha Hearing Audiologist do during and after the Hearing Assessment:
Our Audiologists are both highly accredited and experienced professionals specialising in diagnosing and managing all hearing-related issues. Their role throughout the hearing assessment process is crucial in several key areas:
Conducting the Assessment: Our audiologists use specialised equipment to perform accurate and reliable hearing tests. During the assessment, they create a comfortable environment, understanding your history, answer your questions, and address any concerns. They are trained to remove earwax, if needed, to ensure precise results.
Interpreting Test Results: Once the test is complete, your audiologist will analyze the results and provide a detailed explanation. They will discuss the extent and type of any hearing loss, if detected, and help you understand what it means for your hearing health.
Providing Recommendations: Based on the assessment findings, your audiologist will offer personalized recommendations. These may include hearing aids, assistive listening devices, communication strategies, or referrals to other medical professionals if needed. With their guidance, you can make informed decisions about the best management plan to meet your hearing goals.
Hearing Rehabilitation: Our audiologists support you throughout the hearing rehabilitation process, demonstrating our commitment to your outcomes. They are skilled in fitting, programming, and adjusting hearing aids, and they provide counseling on communication techniques and hearing conservation.
Continued Care: At Alpha Hearing, we prioritize long-term care and follow-up support to monitor your hearing health. Regular check-ups, maintenance, and periodic hearing tests help ensure that your hearing devices and management strategies remain effective.
Our dedicated Alpha Hearing team is committed to delivering exceptional care throughout your hearing journey. Contact us today if you seek a service provider who offers professional ear examinations, effective hearing solutions, and a genuine commitment to your well-being and outcomes.
Special Assessments
Alpha Hearing audiologists have specialist accreditation to perform hearing tests, assessments and reports for:
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Hearing Services Program (HSP)
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Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
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Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)
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VicRoads and Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
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Victoria Police (Police Hearing Tests)
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Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
