Our audiology services
Hearing screening
Hearing screening can detect
most of permanent or temporary
hearing loss
It allows us to determine if further evaluation is needed.
For a worker exposed to noise, a hearing screening is recommended on a regular basis in order to rule out the appearance of potential hearing damage and monitor the risk of aggravation. An audiology referral can be made if needed. In addition, recommendations are issued to properly protect each worker and limit the risks associated with exposure to noise.
For children, it is recommended to have a hearing screening annually since certain problems, such as ear infections and wax plugs, can reappear and produce temporary hearing loss.
If a hearing screening is found to be failed, a full audiological evaluation will be recommended.
Who is the hearing screening for?
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Industries
In industry, we offer a hearing screening service via our mobile unit.
Several risks are associated with exposure to noise. Also, many health impacts result from it. According to the CSA Z1007:1 standard, a hearing screening for each worker must take place annually.
Hearing screening allows companies to reduce their potential health and safety costs since they are able to identify workers at risk. It is therefore possible to make changes to better equip and protect certain workers. It is also possible to evaluate the effectiveness of workers' hearing protection.
In addition, the employer must protect itself when hiring a new employee, because previous jobs in a noisy environment may have caused hearing damage. The same applies when the employee leaves his position; you must protect yourself against any future legal recourse, whether you are working for a new employer or retired. In addition, over time, it is essential to check your employees, on a regular basis, whether hearing damage is caused by noise in the workplace.
If a hearing screening is found to be unsuccessful, a complete audiologic evaluation will be recommended.
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Schools and kindergartens
Audio Logique travels to the school or kindergartens environment to carry out a hearing screening activity. Hearing loss, even mild, can affect a child's educational progress. Additionally, a hearing problem may make the child appear inattentive. As a school director, educator or teaching staff, you can contact us to set up hearing screening at home via our mobile clinic.
**Hearing screening does not fulfill a doctor's or speech therapist's request for a comprehensive hearing test.**
In children, hearing screening allows:
To ensure that the external ear canals are free of cerumen (ear wax).
To check that the eardrum has good mobility and that there is no suspected fluid behind it.
To determine if your child detects low intensity sounds. This activity takes place in the form of games.
Otitis or middle ear congestion are common causes of hearing screening failures. If the hearing screening fails, the child will be referred to a family doctor, an ENT specialist, or a pediatric audiological evaluation will be offered.
Mobile clinic
We are offering a new mobile clinic service to make hearing screening more accessible. Whether it is for an industry, a school or a daycare, we travel to do the screenings in your area.