Full-time students complete the program in two years, while part-time students may take up to seven years to complete program requirements. Students are provided with curriculum materials online and purchase textbooks and other learning resources to supplement the online curriculum. Contact with instructors and other students is provided through asynchronous interaction online within classes; individual instructor support is provided upon request.
Students must have Internet access high-speed access is recommended because most courses require online interaction with the instructor and other students. Assignments are submitted online, and exams and quizzes are all completed online. Students are required to complete at least hours of supervised hearing aid dispensing work in an approved by the program clinic with an approved by the program professional.
Trained hearing aid practitioners are in high demand in Canada and internationally. T: Toll-free: ext. The following program requirements are needed to complete the credential.
Refer to the Student Plan as this plan identifies the usual course schedule. The minimum passing grade for a course at MacEwan University is a D unless otherwise noted next to the appropriate course in the program of study. Students must follow the Student Plan listed below to complete this credential in the year s indicated by the plan. More: What is an audiologist?
Every state establishes their own set of requirements, but at a minimum, hearing instrument specialists must have a high school diploma and complete a rigorous training program.
Most of these training programs combine classroom or distance learning with a requisite number of hours of hands-on experience supervised by licensed hearing care professionals and can take up to two years. The required program of study for hearing instrument specialists includes anatomy of the ear, acoustics, assessment and testing of hearing, hearing aid selection and fitting , hearing aid technology , counseling and other topics.
When hearing instrument specialist candidates have successfully completed the training program designated by their state, they must pass an exam to become licensed. The testing combines both written and practical examinations judged by a board of examiners. After they pass the examination process, hearing instrument specialist candidates must then apply for licensure from their state.
That process includes a background check. To maintain their required professional licensure and stay current with developing changes in the hearing care industry, hearing instrument specialists are required to complete a minimum number of semi-annual continuing education hours. After a hearing instrument specialist has been licensed and practicing for at least two years, they become eligible to apply for board certification in hearing instrument sciences.
The board certification process includes passing a psychometric exam developed by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences Exam Committee. Hearing instrument specialists often work for hearing clinics, healthcare organizations, such as hospitals and ENT practices, or hearing aid manufacturers.
They may also own their own hearing care practices. Many clinics employ both hearing instrument specialists and audiologists working together as a team. Our online directory can help you find a qualified hearing care provider near you. Debbie Clason holds a master's degree from Indiana University. Her impressive client list includes financial institutions, real estate developers, physicians, pharmacists and nonprofit organizations.
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Program faculty have strong partnerships with industry and professional associations so that they can fully prepare graduates for employment. In Ontario, hearing aids may only be dispensed by prescription from a professional authorized by the Regulated Health Professions Act. Typically, graduates enroll in the Hearing Instrument Specialist HIS internship program and successfully complete 1, hours of practical work within 36 months of graduation.
In addition, graduates must successfully complete the international licensing exam within the time period in order to become full hearing instrument specialist members of AHIP. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall and at later dates. Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements. Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, math or science, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit s needed in English , math or science. George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
For more information, please contact Constantine Karolidis at ckarolid georgebrown. College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements. Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges. Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply. Practicing on real patients with supervision allowed me to build up my confidence and identify what I needed to improve on prior to being sent out on my field education placement.
When I was placed into my clinical practicum, I felt assured that I was ready to do the job. Consequently the placement led to a job offer that I was happy to accept.
Call the School of Health and Wellness at , ext. For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at TTY or long distance Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page. For applicants with a relevant degree or diploma, we offer an opportunity for advanced standing into 3rd semester of the program.
During this time they will practice treating members of the public, including George Brown students, by performing the day-to-day tasks of a Hearing Instrument Specialist e,g, testing hearing, fitting hearing aids and providing client counselling.
Students will work offsite with a community partner for seven weeks equivalent to clinic hours and will once again perform the day-to-day tasks of a Hearing Instrument Specialist. Detailed course outlines. Typically, graduates enroll in the Hearing Instrument Specialist HIS Internship Program and successfully complete 1, hours of practical work within 36 months of graduation.
Please visit georgebrown. Visit the International Admissions page for more information. Due to the COVID pandemic, the planned delivery of this course starting in September will be online with limited access to onsite lab experiences.
Learners will require access to high-speed internet, a computer with a built-in or external web camera, a microphone and Google Chrome or Firefox as a web browser for online learning. Learn more about our land acknowledgment. Hearing Instrument Specialist Program S
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