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What Is An Audiologist? |
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An audiologist is a hearing healthcare professional educated in the identification and treatment of hearing loss in people of all ages, from newborns to seniors. Our audiologists hold Master’s and/or Doctoral degrees (Ph.D. or Au.D.) in Audiology and are licensed by Washington State and certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). They can select, fit, and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and other related devices. HSDC’s audiologists stay on the leading edge of developments in audiology and amplification technology through continuing education seminars and training. |
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Audiologists can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, schools, medical offices, rehabilitation centers, industrial sites and private practice hearing aid dispensing offices. They conduct thorough diagnostic evaluations to determine the type and degree of the hearing loss and provide physicians with vital information regarding the identification and treatment of hearing disorders. |
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In addition to diagnostic services, audiologists also provide rehabilitation services which include fitting hearing aids and training people regarding their use in a variety of settings. Audiologists make recommendations regarding hearing conservation, assistive listening and signaling devices, coping strategies and communication techniques |
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Send HSDC Your Questions |
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If you have a question about hearing loss or hearing aids, we’d like to help. Email us and an audiologist will try to get you an answer. Your question may be added to this page if we think it will benefit others too. |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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 Why are family members encouraged to participate? |
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Communication is a two-way process. If one of the family members is having hearing difficulty, it makes communication difficult for the rest of the family members. Decisions made to improve one person’s hearing ability will also affect communication for the rest of the family. |
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Is there a trial period with hearing aids? |
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We are confident you will enjoy and receive benefit from your hearing aids. But if for any reason you choose to return your hearing aids, we have the following return policy:
You may return the aid(s) in undamaged condition for a refund within 60 days from the purchase date. The refund will equal the total hearing aid purchase price less a trial fee charge of 15% or $150.00 per hearing aid, whichever is less.
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Does my insurance cover hearing aids? |
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Most insurance plans do not cover hearing aids, but policies vary widely. It is your responsibility to understand your insurance benefits.
If your health insurance handbook does not specifically address hearing aid policies and benefits, please contact your health insurance Customer Service Department for benefit verification. The Customer Service phone number is located on the back of your health insurance ID card.
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