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What to expect at your hearing test

You might be wondering what takes place at a hearing test, such as what types of tests you'll take and what you can expect to learn. Our brief guide will provide you with a step-by-step overview so that you can be prepared for your appointment.

       
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Video: What to expect when visiting a hearing clinic

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5. Same-day test results and recommended solutions

Based on your hearing test results, your audiologist will provide you with a counselling session where you learn about your results. If you have any level of hearing loss, your audiologist will provide recommended solutions.

15 minutes

5A. No hearing loss

You will be advised on healthy hearing practices and how to protect your hearing through the years

5B. Hearing loss detected

We’ll assist you in choosing the best hearing aid solution for you. Most hearing aids are available in less than a week (custom hearing aids can take 2-3 weeks).

^*The purpose of this hearing assessment and/or demonstration is for hearing wellness and to determine if the consumer may benefit from using hearing aids, which may include selling and fitting hearing aids. Products demonstrated may differ from products sold. Assessment conclusion is not a medical diagnosis and further testing may be required to diagnose hearing loss. The use of any hearing aid may not fully restore normal hearing and does not prevent future hearing loss. Hearing instruments may not meet the needs of all hearing-impaired individuals. One offer per consumer and offer cannot be combined with any of our promotional offers, coupons or discounts. Offer not available to any consumer who has private or federal health insurance coverage. Other terms may apply, see office for details.

Please note: Complimentary hearing assessment is not valid at the following locations: East Valley Hearing Center Inc., A HearingLife Company, 6262 E Broadway Rd, Suite 103, Mesa, AZ 85206 | Hearing, Balance and Speech Center, A HearingLife Company, 11 Harrison Avenue, Branford, CT 06405 | Hearing, Balance and Speech Center, A HearingLife Company, 291 Queen Street, Bristol, CT 06010 | Hearing, Balance and Speech Center, A HearingLife Company, 2661 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 | Hearing, Balance and Speech Center, A HearingLife Company, 148 East Avenue, Suite 3L, Norwalk, CT 06851 | Hearing, Balance and Speech Center, A HearingLife Company, 25 Fair Street, Wallingford, CT 06492 | Hearing, Balance and Speech Center, A HearingLife Company, 171 Grandview Ave., Suite 203, Waterbury, CT 06708 | Audubon Medical Campus (Located in Colorado ENT & Allergy), 3030 North Circle Drive, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 | Saint Francis Medical Campus, NorthCare Pavilion (Located in Colorado ENT & Allergy), 6071 East Woodmen Road, Suite 325, Colorado Springs, CO 80923 | 2051 Art Museum Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32207 | Sacred Heart Pace Medical Office Building, 3754 US Highway 90, Suite No. 350, Pace, FL 32571 | Sacred Heart Hospital Campus, 5147 North 9th Avenue, Suite 315, Pensacola, FL 32504 | 141 Mack Bayou Loop, Suite 202, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 | 1441 Parkway Drive, Blackfoot, ID 83221 | 3345 Merlin Drive, Suite 200, Idaho Falls, ID 83404 | 256 N. 2nd E., Suite 3, Rexburg, ID 83440 | 100 East Northwood Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 | 401 A West Decatur St., Madison, NC 27025 | Family Audiology, A HearingLife Company, 800 Hooper Road, Suite 370, Endicott, NY 13760 | Family Hearing Center, A HearingLife Company, 18 Westage Business Center Drive, Fishkill, NY 12524 | Kenwood Hearing Centers, A HearingLife Company, 960 W. Wooster, Bowling Green, OH 43402 | Kenwood Hearing Centers, A HearingLife Company, 3450 W. Central Ave., Toledo, OH 43606 | Kenwood Hearing Centers, A HearingLife Company, 725 S. Shoop Ave., Wauseon, OH 43567 | Audiology Professionals, A HearingLife Company, 1600 Valley River Dr, Suite 395, Eugene, OR 97401 | 107 West 5th North Street, Summerville, SC 29483 | Arlington Hearing Center, A HearingLife Company, 2500 Wilson Blvd #105, Arlington, VA 22201 | 685 S. Washington St., Afton, WY 83110

What to expect at your hearing test

Read more about the individual steps in the hearing test below

Video: What to expect when visiting a hearing clinic

1. Congratulations! You’ve booked your hearing test.

2. Discuss hearing concerns, medical history, and lifestyle factors

3. Physical ear examination

4. Comprehensive hearing test

5. Same-day test results and recommended solutions

5A. No hearing loss

5B. Hearing loss detected