Thorough Hearing Assessment
A hearing test is the first step towards better hearing. It costs $100 (rebates apply), usually takes 60 minutes and involves several test. The information obtained at this appointment can inform what you need to do next (e.g. medical intervention, devices, implants, counselling or communication training)
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A thorough hearing assessment can only be administered by a University trained Audiologist. The various tests performed measure your hearing levels, speech discrimination ability, speech perception ability in noise as well as middle ear status. We also conduct a thorough case history to get a good handle of the impact of any hearing difficulties you may possess.
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Our equipment is state of the art, conforms to current ANSI S3.6, CSA Z107.6- 16 standards & IEC 60645-1 and 60645-3 and undergoes annual calibration to ensure the highest accuracy is maintained. The noise level of our rooms have also been expertly measured to conclude that no small testing booth is needed.
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Unlike a lot of other clinics, Pristine Hearing will always make sure your ears are clear of wax and debris that can impact the results of your test. In this respect, all patients seen at Pristine Hearing will undergo a thorough ear examination prior to any hearing assessment and if necessary, a thorough micro-suction ear clean will be performed FREE* of charge - normally valued at $120.
*Free for patients who go onto a hearing aid fitting or who have their hearing aids maintained by Pristine Hearing. Otherwise it is $80 when incorporating a hearing assessment. |
If a hearing loss is diagnosed, you will be presented with different treatment options including hearing aids if appropriate. All information provided to you on the day including your results will be presented in easy to understand language.
FREE Hearing Screening
A hearing screening is a FREE quick 15 minute appointment (we are happy yo go overtime if necessary) designed as an information gathering session for you. You are there to work out if your hearing is down, what future steps need to be taken and funding options that you could access should intervention be required.
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Types of Hearing Tests
Pure tone AudiometryPure Tone Audiometry is an important part of the test battery to determine both the degree, type and configuration (shape) of your hearing (loss). This information is important for prescribing the most appropriate hearing aid, if required. This information is also used to verify and fine-tune hearing aids to your individual ears.
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Speech in Noise Testing
Speech in noise testing is a crucial test to determining a patient's physical hearing abilities in the real world. This is one of the factors why patients perform so differently from each other when using hearing aids. The effect of a hearing loss will be different for everyone and this is usually characterised by ones performance in noise. If hearing aids are necessary, this measure of performance in noise is extremely important when considering the level of technology required.
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Pristine Hearing uses the BASTE test as this test has normative data so can provide valuable information of how you are going compared to other people with the same degree of hearing loss. If your Audiologist hasn't tested your hearing in noise, you need to ask WHY NOT?
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Contact Us
If you would like more information or would like to make an appointment either call (08) 6336 7170, 1300 774 284, email or fill out the form below. If you already know what you want, you are welcome to make an appointment online.
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1/440 Flinders Street, Nollamara, WA620A Karel Avenue, Jandakot, WA4 Rooke Street, Devonport, TAS |