Hearing Instrument Specialist is a three-year, six-semester advanced diploma program that uses the latest technology to train students to work in this field.
There is greater demand for highly qualified hearing instrument specialists who can provide a client-centred approach to better hearing health care. George brown College’s vision is to be the leader in preparing hearing professionals with applied and academic skills and competencies.
Students will develop clinical skills that will enable them to not only test hearing, but to select and fit hearing aids.
Graduates will have a strong foundation in the theory and skills related to the hearing instrument sciences, such as:
- Acoustics
- Audiometric testing
- Hearing aid technology.
The curriculum offers significant opportunities for applied learning. To help prepare the graduates for employment, George brown College offers additional courses that cover key contemporary topics including:
- Health promotion
- Counselling
- Business management.
