{"id":3841,"date":"2023-06-16T13:22:52","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T17:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polycliniquedeloreille.com\/?p=3841"},"modified":"2023-06-16T13:31:25","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T17:31:25","slug":"hearing-screening-or-complete-hearing-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polycliniquedeloreille.com\/en\/health-counsels\/hearing-screening-or-complete-hearing-test","title":{"rendered":"Hearing screening or Complete hearing test"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hearing screening or Complete hearing test<\/h1>\n

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How do you decide whether to get a\u00a0hearing screening<\/em>\u00a0or a\u00a0complete hearing test<\/em>?
\nFirst, you need to know what the difference is! And then it depends on what steps you have already taken on your journey to hearing well.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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What is a\u00a0Hearing Screening<\/em>\u00a0for?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]A\u00a0hearing screening<\/strong>\u00a0will tell you\u00a0if it\u2019s likely you have hearing loss<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This quick, concise test is done by a hearing professional in a clinic. If there are signs of decreased hearing, the professional will refer you to\u00a0an audiologist for a complete hearing test<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3831″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Who should get a\u00a0Hearing Screening<\/em>?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This free test is recommended for\u00a0anyone who has concerns about their hearing<\/strong>, or who wants to\u00a0take the first steps<\/strong>\u00a0in the process toward better hearing health.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]A hearing screening\u00a0cannot be used to diagnose<\/strong>\u00a0hearing loss and will not be enough to get hearing aids. To do either of these things, you must schedule a visit with an audiologist for a complete hearing test.<\/p>\n

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When should I get a\u00a0Complete Hearing Test<\/em>?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]A complete hearing test\u00a0<\/strong>will\u00a0confirm<\/strong>\u00a0hearing loss, tinnitus or vertigo. This test can be used as a basis to get hearing aids or correct the ones you have already, to be referred to an ENT for medical treatment or to receive compensation from the CNESST.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”3835″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]It is also recommended to get a complete hearing test:<\/strong><\/p>\n