* Incidental Fees (Materials, Student Association etc.), Public Transportation, Books and Supplies,etc
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Please note: Applicants who have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree or a diploma in a Health Sciences, Social Sciences, or a related field, with a program average of B minus [or 2.7 GPA or 70%) may be considered for advanced standing into the third semester of the program
Hearing Instrument Specialist is a three-year, six-semester advanced diploma program that uses the latest technology to train students to work in this field.
As our population ages, there is greater demand for highly qualified hearing instrument specialists who can provide a client-centred approach to better hearing health care. Our vision is to be the leader in preparing hearing professionals with applied and academic skills and competencies.
Students will develop clinical skills that will enable them to not only test hearing, but to select and fit hearing aids.
Graduates will have a strong foundation in the theory and skills related to the hearing instrument sciences, such as:
acoustics
audiometric testing
hearing aid technology
The curriculum offers significant opportunities for applied learning. To help prepare our graduates for employment, we offer additional courses that cover key contemporary topics including:
health promotion
counselling
business management
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Required Courses
SEMESTER 1
HEAR1001, Clinical Acoustics
HEAR1003, Introduction to Hearing Instrument Sciences
HEAR1013, Functional Anatomy and Physiology
HEAR1014, Ethics and Professionalism
GSSC2027, Gerontology
SEMESTER 2
HEAR1002, Hearing Disorders
HEAR1009, Hearing Technology I: Linear to Digital Evolution
HEAR1010, Hearing Testing I: Introduction to Audiometry
HEAR1011, Psycho-social Impact of Hearing Loss
COMM1007, College English
GNED, General Education Elective
SEMESTER 3
HEAR1015, Fundamental Skills for HIS
HEAR2016, Hearing Instrument Technology II: Programming and ANSI Testing
HEAR2010, Hearing Testing II: Intermediate Audiometry and Masking
HEAR2012, Interviewing and Counselling
HEAR2022, Hearing Clinic I
GNED, General Education Elective
SEMESTER 4
HEAR2019, Hearing Instrument Technology III: Real Ear Measurement
HEAR2021, Hearing Testing III: Advanced Audiometry
HEAR2014, Business Management I: Introduction and Marketing
HEAR2023, Hearing Clinic II
GNED, General Education Elective
SEMESTER 5
HEAR3001, Hearing Instrument Technology IV: Hearing Instrument Features & Case Studies
HEAR3003, Field Placement & Workplace Preparation
HEAR 3014, Business Management II: Finance & Planning
HEAR3020, Hearing Clinic III
SEMESTER 6
HEAR3025, Hearing Clinic IV
HEAR3029, Applied Counselling & Health Promotion
HEAR3028, Hearing Instrument Technology V: Product Update
HEAR3027, Community Field Placement
The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program prepares students academically for future study in many Health Sciences programs by setting a foundation in core mathematics and science courses and providing an overview of the health-care industry.
Program faculty have strong partnerships with industry and professional associations so that they can fully prepare graduates for employment.
The employment rate continues to be high in related career sectors, including:
clinical
manufacturing
training
self-employment
Mandatory Health Insurance
$743.99 for one-year coverage (Sept-August)
$508.83 for 8 months coverage (Jan-August)
$273.29 for 4 months coverage (May-August)
