The professional behind
better hearing care.
An audiologist is a healthcare professional trained in hearing and balance. Audiologists assess hearing, explain results and help people understand appropriate next steps for their hearing and communication needs.
Meet the Audiologist
Audiologists Combine Science With Person-Centred Care
Audiologists work with people across different ages and stages of life. Their role can include hearing assessment, hearing-aid care, rehabilitation, tinnitus support, hearing protection and, in some settings, balance-related assessment. They may also work closely with ENT specialists, doctors, speech and language professionals, educators and other healthcare providers.
Assess Hearing
Audiologists use appropriate tests to understand hearing sensitivity, speech understanding and how the auditory system is functioning.
Explain & Advise
They interpret findings, explain what the results mean and discuss appropriate options based on the individual’s needs.
Support Better Listening
Care may include hearing technology, communication strategies, rehabilitation, hearing protection and ongoing follow-up.
What Does an Audiologist Do?
Their role extends beyond the hearing test.
An audiologist looks at both hearing ability and the way hearing difficulties affect everyday communication. Depending on their role and clinical setting, they may assess children or adults, fit and manage hearing technology, support tinnitus, contribute to balance care, provide rehabilitation and refer to medical specialists when necessary.
You may see an audiologist
for many reasons
What to Expect
An audiology appointment is built around your hearing needs.
Discuss Your Hearing
The audiologist asks about hearing, communication, ear health, relevant medical history and the situations where listening is difficult.
Assess the Hearing System
Suitable tests are selected according to age, symptoms and the reason for the appointment.
Understand the Results
The findings are explained clearly, including what they may mean for communication and everyday listening.
Discuss Next Steps
Recommendations may include monitoring, hearing technology, rehabilitation, hearing protection or referral to an appropriate medical professional.
Conversation
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Assessment
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Results
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Recommendations
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Follow-Up
Audiologists Across Hearing Care
Children & Families
Audiologists can assess hearing from infancy onwards and help families understand how hearing may affect speech, language, communication and learning.
Adults & Older People
They assess hearing changes, discuss communication difficulties and provide appropriate hearing-care options and follow-up.
Technology & Rehabilitation
Audiologists may select, fit and fine-tune hearing aids and support people as they adapt to amplification and new listening strategies.
Working With Other Professionals
When symptoms require medical investigation or broader support, audiologists may refer to or collaborate with ENT specialists and other qualified professionals.
Concerned about your child’s hearing?
If something about your child’s listening, speech or response to sound concerns you, an age-appropriate hearing assessment can help provide clarity.