Humber Polytechnic

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Humber Polytechnic

Faculty:Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness
Degree:Diploma; Co-op
Field of Study:Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,056
International: $15,340

Fees are subject to change.



Description:

Hearing instrument specialists are valued members of a hearing health-care team. They conduct comprehensive diagnostic hearing assessments, develop hearing health-care plans, dispense advanced digital assistive hearing devices and evaluate outcomes using evidence-based verification methods.   

In the Hearing Instrument Specialist diploma program, you will develop the theory and hands-on, real-world experience required to become a valued hearing health professional. This program combines online and in-person learning models, work-integrated learning, exceptional faculty and state-of-the-art facilities including an on-campus hearing clinic open to the Humber community. This holistic approach prepares students to proficiently operate within their scope of practice and collaborate seamlessly as part of an interdisciplinary health-care team. 

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following: 

    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent 
    • Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U) or Grade 11 M or U Mathematics (MCF3M or MCR3U) 
    • Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (SBI3C, SBI3U or SBI4U or equivalent) 
    • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent) 
    • One Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U course in addition to those listed above

    OR

    OR

    Test Scores:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 80] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6]
    Additional Admission Requirements:

      The pre-requisite requirements must be fulfilled before the commencement of your first placement. Participation in placements will not be allowed if not all the pre-requisite requirements are met. Due to the variety of venues and possible changes in legislation, the requirements are subject to change. 

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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