{"id":2231,"date":"2017-11-17T10:44:41","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T15:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/?page_id=2231"},"modified":"2025-05-28T14:19:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T18:19:16","slug":"choosing-a-hearing-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/our-services\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Hearing Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span class=\"largeFont\">Where to Begin<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Selecting a hearing aid can be a confusing and complicated process, however our board certified audiologists stand ready to guide you to the best option. Each hearing aid is fit within an Individualized Hearing Treatment Plan that is customized exactly to your hearing loss, your lifestyle, your communication goals and your budget. Because our audiologists receive ZERO compensation from hearing aid manufacturers and do not work on commission, you can trust that each faculty provider will\u00a0only<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>recommend what is required to meet your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"largeFont\">Functional Communication Assessment<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\" \"><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Following a diagnostic hearing test, the Functional Communication Assessment (FCA)*, is the next step in improving communication. The appointment lasts approximately 60-90 minutes and includes additional testing in a sound treated booth and a personalized consultation.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105116638_05b56ea333_o-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3732  alignright\" style=\"margin-top: 20px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105116638_05b56ea333_o-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105116638_05b56ea333_o-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105116638_05b56ea333_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105116638_05b56ea333_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105116638_05b56ea333_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105116638_05b56ea333_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105116638_05b56ea333_o-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105116638_05b56ea333_o-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">During the appointment, the audiologist will:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Conduct Speech-In-Noise testing<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Measure Loudness Discomfort Levels<\/li>\n<li>Complete a Lifestyle Assessment<\/li>\n<li>Outline patient activities and interests<\/li>\n<li>Determine goals and expectations of new hearing aids<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"normalSizeFont\"><span class=\"largeFont\"><span class=\"normalSizeFont\">Recommend hearing aids, based on<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Audiogram\/Hearing Test<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Communication Goals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Complexity of listening environments<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Financial considerations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Consider accessories or additional assistive listening devices, such as:\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"normalSizeFont\">Bluetooth connectivity for phone<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"normalSizeFont\">Streaming of TV or music<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"normalSizeFont\">Rechargeable batteries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section id=\"main\" class=\"container-fluid row-fluid\">\n<div id=\"content\">\n<article class=\"span9\">\n<div id=\"content-area\">\n<div id=\"parent-fieldname-text-1036e5d74d044fa4b7ee3809c5c2039f\" class=\"\">\n<p><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Once the patient makes an informed decision, the hearing devices are\u00a0ordered from the respective manufacturer.\u00a0 An impression of the ear may be required for custom products.\u00a0 The fitting will be held approximately one to two weeks following the hearing aid selection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\"><em>*The FCA appointment is rarely covered by health insurance. Please speak with our Practice Manager for details regarding your coverage.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Learn More About Hearing Aids Through This Helpful Webinar: &#8220;Which One Is The Right One?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.5.2 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1s7eNeGNnks\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" 0=\"allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;\/iframe\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\"><\/iframe>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where to Begin Selecting a hearing aid can be a confusing and complicated process, however our board certified audiologists stand ready to guide you to the best option. 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