Assessment overview
Assessment
Assessment is an important first step in providing hearing aids. Through an assessment you will gather information about the person’s hearing and grade of hearing loss.
Information from the assessment will help you and the person to plan:
- If they may benefit from hearing aids:
- What type of hearing aids might be suitable
- What to teach
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- Referral to other services.
If the person already has hearing aids and is returning to the service, check whether the hearing aids are meeting their needs. The assessment will help to make decisions about adjusting, repairing or replacing their hearing aids.
Assessment form
The TAP Hearing aids assessment form is a simple tool that supports the selection of the most suitable product.
The form can be used for selecting both preprogrammed and programmable hearing aids. It also has space to write notes and make a plan with the person.
Instruction
If you haven’t already, download the TAP Hearing aids assessment form and print a copy.
Instruction
Whenever you see this icon on the form, it means that the person may need referral.
Prepare the room
- Find a quiet, private room with a table and chairs to sit with the person
- Position table and chairs away from windows or other sources of noise
- Check that the environment is suitable by measuring the level of background noise – the noise level should be less than 40 dB.
Question
What are possible sources of noise in a testing room?
Sélectionnez quatre réponses.
If you selected a, b, d and e, you are correct!
Avoid extra people in the room while testing. Do not test near possible sources of noise.
c is incorrect.
Sun will not affect the test result. However, it is important for the person to be comfortable in a well-ventilated room.
Hearing test equipment
To carry out a hearing test you will need:
- An audiometer
- Casque à réduction de bruit
- Response button or a signal can be used. For example, a person may raise their hand.
It is important to check hearing test equipment every day before use.
Hearing test equipment should be tested for accuracy every year or after a specified number of tests. This is done by a specialist technician.
Discussion
- Who will check the hearing test equipment is working every day?
- Who is responsible for arranging the annual test to check the equipment is accurate?
Préparation de la personne
Explain to the person: The hearing test and questions help to identify if they may benefit from hearing aids and what type of hearing aids may be suitable.
Instruction
The next topics will explain more about the hearing test and how the results can guide the selection of a suitable hearing aid.
Renseignements sur la personne
Start by collecting general information about the person including their name, gender, age, telephone and address.