Audiologists are regulated health care professionals with a broad understanding of ear disorders. This includes understanding normal ear function and structure and how diseases and conditions affect the ear. Also, Audiologists are experts in ear instruments and health care tools, such as hearing aids. They use this knowledge to help those with hearing and balance difficulties regain their health.
Ear disorders treated by Audiologists include:
- Hearing loss
- Tinnitus (Ringing in the ears)
- Difficulty understanding speech
- Balance disorders (instability or dizziness caused by inner ear disorders)
- Sensitivities to sound
Using diagnostic tools and techniques, Audiologists provide many services to allow people to regain ear function and health. Some of these services include:
- Using ear testing instruments to determine the health of the patient’s ears
- Prescribing, providing, fixing and fitting hearing aids
- Providing recommendations for surgery or hearing tools
- Educating the public on ear health and hearing aids
- Working with other health care professionals to create treatment plans
| Province / Territory | Regulatory / Licensing Bodies & Associations in Canada | Organizations |
| Canada | Members of CAASPR actively work on the creation and execution of national initiatives for the advancement of regulatory standards and audiology/speech-language pathology practise in a uniform manner across Canada, even if regulation takes place at the provincial level. | Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) |
| British Columbia | “Audiologist” is a regulated profession subject to the standards of practice, guidelines and policies of their provincial Regulatory College. | College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia |
| Alberta | “Audiologist” is a regulated profession subject to the standards of practice, guidelines and policies defined by their provincial Regulatory College. | Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists |
| Saskatchewan | “Audiologist” is a regulated profession subject to the standards of practice, guidelines and policies defined by their provincial Regulatory College. | Saskatchewan Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists |
| Manitoba | “Audiologist” is a regulated profession subject to the standards of practice, guidelines and policies defined by their provincial Regulatory College. | Manitoba Speech and Hearing Association |
| Ontario | “Audiologist” is a regulated profession subject to the standards of practice, guidelines and policies defined by their provincial Regulatory College. | College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario |
| Quebec | “Audiologist” is a regulated profession subject to the standards of practice, guidelines and policies defined by their provincial Regulatory College. |
Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec L'Association québécoise des orthophonistes et audiologistes (AQOA) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | “Audiologist” is a regulated profession subject to the standards of practice, guidelines and policies defined by their provincial Regulatory College. | Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals |
| New Brunswick | “Audiologist” is a regulated profession subject to the standards of practice, guidelines and policies defined by their provincial Regulatory College. |
New Brunswick Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists |
| Nova Scotia | “Audiologist” is a regulated profession subject to the standards of practice, guidelines and policies defined by their provincial Regulatory College. | Nova Scotia College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists |
| Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Prince Edward Island | “Audiologist” is an unregulated profession |
Prince Edward Island Speech and Hearing Association Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
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