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Advanced Diploma in Hearing Instrument Specialist
George Brown College - Waterfront Campus, Canada
CAD 18696
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 110
Application Fee
36 months
Duration
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
The Hearing Instrument Specialist (S117) three-year advanced diploma program will teach you the clinical, technical and people skills you need to work as part of an interprofessional hearing health care team.
Hearing aids have evolved dramatically in recent years. Now smaller and more sophisticated in terms of capability, high-end devices leverage the latest technology and provide a superior hearing experience. If you like to work with technology and people, this is an exciting time to work as a hearing instrument specialist.
As hearing is a vital communication tool that helps us interact with others and our environment, hearing instrument specialists play an important role in helping deliver solutions to those diagnosed with hearing loss.
While hearing loss is not exclusive to older adults, it does often occur with age. With Canada's aging population, the demand for highly qualified hearing instrument specialists who can provide a client-centred approach to better hearing health care will continue to increase in the coming years.
In this program, you'll study the hearing instrument sciences to build a strong foundation in the theory and skills related to:
- Acoustics
- Audiometric testing
- Selection and fitting of hearing aids
- Hearing aid technology
You will develop clinical skills to test and assess hearing and learn how to select and fit hearing aids.
You will also develop the soft skills, or people skills, needed to work with a range of clients with varying degrees of hearing loss. Skills like active listening, empathy and effective communication will help you learn how to connect with your clients and better understand their unique needs to provide exceptional client-based care.
You'll also be encouraged to develop an entrepreneurial mindset through additional courses that address key contemporary topics, including:
- Clinic management
- Health promotion
- Counselling
Program Learning Outcomes
The Graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Administer a battery of hearing tests and analyze the results of these tests based on a thorough knowledge of functional anatomy and within the current scope of practice of a hearing instrument specialist.
- Obtain an accurate ear mould impression based on an otoscopic examination.
- Advocate and effectively communicate to a diverse audience the psycho-social implications of hearing loss.
- Design a hearing health-care plan incorporating health promotion, rehabilitation and appropriate referrals based on comprehensive client history, observation and counselling.
- Verify the benefits of the recommended devices, utilizing appropriate technology.
- Fit and adjust the hearing devices using available technology and based on client observation, acoustical needs and counselling.
- Teach the use and maintenance of hearing aids and/or assistive listening devices to clients and others.
- Maintain, repair and modify assistive hearing devices for optimal performance.
- Recommend appropriate hearing devices based on a comparison of manufacturers’ specifications and features and compatibility with other assistive listening devices.
- Treat, counsel and communicate effectively with all clients, utilizing knowledge of the aging process as required.
- Perform all roles and responsibilities as a hearing instrument specialist in accordance with accepted professional, ethical and legislative standards of the health care system.
- Determine effective management practices for the operations of a hearing aid dispensary, including but not limited to accounting, health and safety practices, marketing, and business and resource planning.
- Research and evaluate current community and government resources, new technologies and medical advances available for the benefit of the client.
- Participate collaboratively as an integral member of the interprofessional health-care team.
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 42 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 20
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 54 - With no score less than - 50
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- Minimum overall of 50% in English in 10th and 12th Grade
- Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or grade 12 (U) – a grade of 70 per cent or higher is required
- An information session is strongly recommended
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
18696
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 110
Application Fee
(CAD)
12000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
New $1,500 Scholarship For International Students
International students who apply for a 2024 spring or fall semester program on or after March 27 may be eligible.
Apply to GBC for scholarship
New international students with a valid study permit and current George Brown College (GBC) international students applying for a second program may be eligible for a $1,500 one-time scholarship. This financial support is available to the following students applying to start full-time studies:
- New international students applying for a 2024 spring or fall semester program
- Current GBC students applying to start a second program in the 2024 spring or fall semester
Please be advised that the number of eligible applicants may exceed the funding for these one-time scholarships. If eligible applications exceed the funds available, scholarships will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis based on the time of acceptance and payment.
Eligibility
The scholarship is available to international students with valid study permits starting in any 2024 spring or fall semester full-time program except English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Eligible applicants who apply on or after March 27 will automatically be considered for the scholarship.
You are eligible for a $1,500 scholarship if the following describes your study status:
I am a new international applicantYou are a new international applicant with a valid study permit who applied to GBC on or after March 27, 2024, for a May 2024 or September 2024 start.
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I am a current GBC student applying for a second programYou are a current international student at GBC with a valid study permit and have applied for another GBC program with a May 2024 or September 2024 start.
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Terms and conditionsThe following terms and conditions govern the awarding and administration of George Brown College's new international student scholarship, designed for applicants who applied for admission on or after March 27, 2024, with a valid study permit or current students taking a second (or subsequent) program at the college, within two terms of completing a first program. Eligible programs
Valid intakes
Amount of award
Method of application: No application for the scholarship is required. The scholarship is assessed upon application and awarded automatically to registered students (day 10) who meet eligibility criteria. Method of award: Funds will be awarded once and applied directly to the student’s account (tuition fee balance) after day 10 of the first semester of study.
New international applicants* with a valid study permit or letter of introduction (LOI) at the time of application who applied to a George Brown for May 2024 or September 2024 intake on or after March 27, 2024. *International fee-paying students
Not eligible: Anyone eligible for domestic fees.
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