Audiological Assessment

This 45-minute evaluation consists of two tests: the audiogram and acoustic immittance measures. The audiogram evaluates hearing sensitivity and speech comprehension abilities. The acoustic immittance measures provide information about middle ear structures, the cochlea (inner ear sensory organ), and the acoustic and facial nerves. Both are performed by an audiologist.

How to Prepare

Please arrive for this outpatient procedure at the time and location given you.

If you wear a hearing aid, please bring or wear it to the examination.

You may eat and drink as usual and remain active right up until the time of your appointment.

What to Expect

During the audiogram, you will be asked to sit in a chair and put on headphones. The audiologist will ask you to press a button whenever you hear a tone, and to repeat words that you hear in the headphones.

For the acoustic immittance measures evaluation, the audiologist will place small, rubber probe tips in your ear canals. During the evaluation, you will feel a sensation of air pressure in the ear canals and hear a series of loud tones. You will not be asked to respond during this test.

Your audiological evaluation will take approximately 45 minutes and involve minimal discomfort. You may resume your normal activities immediately.