{"id":5351,"date":"2021-04-07T22:56:47","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T22:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/?p=5351"},"modified":"2021-04-07T22:56:47","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T22:56:47","slug":"whats-the-difference-between-a-hearing-screening-a-hearing-evaluation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/whats-the-difference-between-a-hearing-screening-a-hearing-evaluation\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Difference Between a Hearing Screening & a Hearing Evaluation?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The terms hearing screening and hearing evaluation are often thrown around and used interchangeably. Understanding the difference can ensure you are scheduling the right appointment<\/a> in order to get the information you are looking for. Below is a breakdown of what each term means.<\/p>\n

What Is a Hearing Screening?\"Man<\/h2>\n

Much like the driving test you had to take at the San Francisco DMV<\/a> in order to get your license, there are only two results of a hearing screening \u2013 pass or fail. The sole purpose of a screening is to determine if your hearing is normal.<\/p>\n

During a hearing screening, you will listen to a series of tones or beeps that are set to the limit of a normal hearing range. Then you\u2019ll be asked if you heard each one. While these tones will vary by pitch, being able to hear or not hear a certain one will not provide you with any specific information about your degree of hearing loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hearing screenings are often performed at school, in your primary care physician\u2019s office or even online. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders has put together a relatively simple series of questions<\/a> that can tell you if you need a comprehensive hearing evaluation.<\/p>\n

If you fail the hearing screening, you will be referred to an audiologist for a hearing evaluation.<\/p>\n

What Is a Hearing Evaluation?<\/h2>\n

A hearing evaluation is a comprehensive exam that includes a review your family history of hearing loss, a look inside your ear and a series of tests used to determine your exact type and degree of hearing loss. A hearing evaluation can only be performed by a licensed audiologist or hearing instrument specialist, who will use the results to create an individualized treatment plan to address your specific hearing needs.<\/p>\n

The tests used in a hearing evaluation are all quick and painless. You may be given any or all of the following tests:<\/p>\n