Quick pass/fail check to identify potential hearing loss
A hearing screening is a basic check to identify whether you might have hearing loss. It's not a diagnostic test — think of it like a blood pressure check versus a full cardiac workup. Screenings provide a pass/fail result that indicates whether you should pursue comprehensive testing.
Hearing screenings test pure tones at a few key frequencies. If you can hear the tones at a certain volume, you pass. If you can't, the screening indicates potential hearing loss and suggests follow-up with a comprehensive hearing evaluation.
Complimentary screening available: Hearing screenings can be provided at no charge when scheduled in conjunction with any other appointment. Must be agreed upon before the appointment so that the appropriate devices can be brought.
During a hearing screening, you'll wear headphones and listen for tones at different pitches. When you hear a tone, you'll signal (usually by raising your hand or pressing a button). The tones are presented at a specific volume threshold. If you can hear them at that level, you pass. If you can't, the screening indicates potential hearing loss.
The entire process takes 15-20 minutes. Results are immediate. If the screening indicates potential hearing loss, we'll discuss next steps, which typically involve scheduling a comprehensive hearing test.
It's important to understand that screenings don't provide enough information to diagnose hearing loss, fit hearing aids, or create a treatment plan. They're a first step — a way to identify whether there's a problem worth investigating further.
If you already know you have hearing concerns, or if you're considering hearing aids, skip the screening and schedule a comprehensive hearing test instead. You'll get the detailed information you need without the extra step.