You Are Not an Audiologist?
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Peninsula Hearing Center (619) 569-1937 San Diego, CA (858) 768-0454 La Jolla, CA
You Are Not an Audiologist?
There are multiple careers in the field of
audiology, the study of hearing. Patients are
often surprised to learn that when they go to
see their hearing specialists, they may not be a
licensed audiologist, or doctor of audio logical
medicine.
Not all clinics employ audiologists, but all
clinics employ hearing specialists, who may not
be diagnosticians in their fields but can check for hearing loss and
connect you to the next link in the chain.
Hearing specialists can also refer you to an audiologist if they feel
there is a greater need to check on the structures or health of the
internal ear. They act as the go between for audiologists and
hearing aid providers to make sure you see exactly who you need
to see in order to hear better.
They’re quite competent and have adequate schooling so you
shouldn’t be nervous about finding out if they can actually help
you in the absence of an audiologist. They can also tell if a child
should be referred to an audiologist for more involved testing if it
seems like a child’s natural hearing ability is at risk.
You can rest at ease knowing that no matter who sees you for
your hearing problem, you will and should be taken seriously and
well cared for. After all, that’s what you want anyway.
Call us today or visit our website or watch our videos on YouTube.