From audiogram to hearing-aid candidacy
Connect audiogram shape, symptoms and goals to whether amplification should be discussed.
Section 4
Hearing-aid decision-making
Use audiometric and patient information to make better hearing-aid decisions: style, receiver, coupling, features, verification and counselling.
Pathway preview
4.1
Candidacy
Who may benefit and why
4.2
Device choice
Styles, receivers and platforms
4.3
Coupling
Domes, moulds and venting
4.4
Verification
REM and fitting checks
Pathway content
Section 4: Hearing-aid decision-making
Available lessons can be opened now. Planned lessons remain visible so the structure of the pathway is clear.
Choosing a fitting style
Understand when RIC, BTE, ITE, CROS/BiCROS or other options may be appropriate.
Receiver, dome and venting decisions
Make practical coupling decisions using hearing thresholds, comfort, feedback risk and occlusion risk.
Verification and follow-up
Use real-ear verification, patient feedback and fine-tuning to improve outcomes.