WHAT IS AN AUDIOLOGIST?
An audiologist is a highly trained professional who holds a masters or clinical doctorate degree from a university.
Certifi cation through the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) is obtained by completing competency examinations.
We are able to assess hearing loss, provide hearing rehabilitation and refer medical conditions to a physician. We work in hospitals, in schools, in private practice or with hearing aid manufacturers.
We are also involved in teaching and in research. You should consult an audiologist when you have any hearing related questions.
We recommend that all adults fifty years of age and over should have a baseline hearing test done."
DO I NEED HEARING AIDS? WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT THEM?
You should know that hearing aids each contain a computer chip which does complex sound processing at extremely fast rates and with great precision.
All hearing aids are designed to amplify using a microphone to gather sound, an amplifier to increase the sound and a receiver to deliver the sound to the ear. Each hearing aid can be programmed to the specific needs of the hearing impaired person and can be adjusted by the wearer if desired.
Hearing aids come in different styles and price ranges with repair warranties and loss and damage insurance.
When we have defined your hearing loss, we will help you to choose an appropriate hearing aid style and technology level in a price range you can afford. It takes time for the brain to adjust to hearing aids and you must expect several weeks of acclimatization. We will coach you and answer questions which will result from your experience in a new world of sound! Better hearing is better living.
Rhea Rosario M.Sc., RAUD, RHIP
Certified in audiology by CASLPA
"I have been a certified audiologist since 1997 and have been fitting hearing aids for 14 years. I truly enjoy building relationships with my patients. I live here in North Vancouver and am the mother of two busy young boys."
Susan Marynewich M.Sc., RAUD, RHIP
Certified in audiology by CASLPA
"I completed my Masters of Science in Audiology at UBC in 2009 and have been working with Connect Hearing ever since. Becoming an audiologist was the best decision I ever made and I love my job. I am currently working on my audiology doctorate degree. I am full time at the North Vancouver office."
