Audiology is the testing and management of hearing and balance problems in people of all ages. It also involves the fitting and management of hearing aids and other hearing assistive devices.

The specialist who practices audiology is called an audiologist. Audiologists are medical professionals who have advanced degrees in hearing, balance, and communication disorders.

Audiologists are health care professionals who identify, assess and manage disorders of hearing, balance and other neural systems.

What does an audiologist do?
Helps patients ranging in age from newborns to older adults

Selects, fits and dispenses hearing aids and other listening devices

Helps prevent hearing loss by providing and fitting protective hearing devices and educating patients on the effects of noise on hearing

Aids in research pertinent to the prevention, identification and management of hearing loss, tinnitus and balance system dysfunction