{"id":6272,"date":"2022-12-10T14:15:13","date_gmt":"2022-12-10T19:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legroupeforget.com\/?p=6272"},"modified":"2022-11-23T14:54:31","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T19:54:31","slug":"hearing-screening-or-complete-hearing-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legroupeforget.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?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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How do you decide whether to get a hearing screening<\/em> or a complete 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 Hearing Screening<\/em> for? <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]A hearing screening<\/strong> will tell you if it\u2019s likely you have hearing loss<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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 an audiologist for a complete hearing test<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”6275″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This free test is recommended for anyone who has concerns about their hearing<\/strong>, or who wants to take the first steps<\/strong> in the process toward better hearing health.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]A hearing screening cannot be used to diagnose<\/strong> hearing 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 Complete Hearing Test<\/em>?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]A complete hearing test <\/strong>will confirm<\/strong> hearing 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_column_text]It is also recommended to get a complete hearing test:<\/strong><\/p>\n