You may meet a range of professionals (see list below) who have different areas of expertise.
Hearing Aid Dispenser
A healthcare professional trained in the practice of hearing evaluation, selecting and fitting hearing instruments. The primary focus of the hearing aid dispenser is to rehabilitate hearing with various hearing aids. Current technology has widened the selection of available tools for use in helping you hear better.
Audiologist
A healthcare professional trained in the practice of audiology (the science of hearing). An audiologist provides services related to prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation of hearing impairment and associated communication problems.
ENT physician
A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the ear, nose and throat. The ENT physician is usually the person who diagnoses a hearing loss. Otorhinolaryngologist, otolaryngologist and ENT surgeon are alternative names and this could vary depending on where you live. Your family physician will be able to advise you.
Speech-language pathologist
This is a healthcare professional who is trained to provide services related to prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation of speech and language disorders.
Educational audiologist
This is an audiologist who has a special expertise in the hearing needs of children in all types of educational setting.
