Every 3-5 years if you have normal hearing.
Annually if you have hearing loss or are at risk (e.g., noise exposure)

The audiologist may recommend:
• Hearing aids
• Assistive listening devices
• Medical treatment if needed
• Lifestyle changes to improve communication

Results are shown in an audiogram, which indicates:
• Normal hearing
• Mild, moderate, severe, or profound hearing loss
• Whether hearing loss affects one or both ears

• You’ll wear headphones and listen to sounds or speech at various volumes.
• You may press a button or respond when you hear a sound.
• The audiologist will review your results and discuss next steps.

• Avoid loud noise exposure for at least 24 hours.
• Clean your ears (but don’t use cotton swabs deep inside).
• Inform the audiologist about any hearing concerns or medications.

No, hearing tests are non-invasive and painless.

Most hearing tests take 30 minutes to an hour.

• Pure-Tone Audiometry – Tests the ability to hear different sound frequencies.
• Speech Audiometry – Measures speech recognition ability.
• Tympanometry – Checks for middle ear issues like fluid buildup.
• Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Test – Evaluates inner ear function.
• Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) Test – Measures how the brain responds to sound.

• People experiencing difficulty hearing conversations.
• Individuals frequently asking others to repeat themselves.
• Those exposed to loud noises regularly.
• Anyone with ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
• People over 50 for routine hearing check-ups.