Module details
This module introduces how to provide hearing aids. It teaches primary health and community workers to provide preprogrammed hearing aids for adults following four service steps.
Module duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes online, followed by supervised practice as needed.
Before you start, check that you have completed these modules:
Restricted module
This module is currently being tested and reviewed. It is under restricted access.
Resources you will need
Hearing test:
- Audiometer and noise cancelling headphones
- Quiet room
- Selection of preprogrammed hearing aids, including different sizes of earmoulds and spare batteries
Hearing aid fitting:
- Earmoulds in different sizes
- Spare earmould tube
- Scissors
- Pen
Hearing aid checks/care:
- Listening tube (stetoclip)
- Cleaning kit including brush, wire, cloth
- Container with soapy water and paper towel to clean and dry earmould head
- Hearing aid storage (dehumidifier container)
Click on the links below to download and print the:
- Key messages
- Hearing aids assessment form
- Hearing aids adult follow up form