Fitting procedure - Alan Aaronson Hearing Aid Centres

Initial Consultation

• Examination of the ear canal
• Audiometric assessment in sound-proof booth
• Results explained
• We will recommend an instrument based on a number of considerations including -
  lifestyle i.e. the instrument needs to cope with the specific situations you find difficult; cosmetics - we will consider this where it is deemed important to the user; ease of use e.g need for automatic aid? need for easy to handle instrument? rechargeable system? Ask us about the benefit of the new Receiver-in-the-ear/open fitting technology

Fitting

• Aid is programmed by computer to suit your individual hearing loss
• Full instructions and demonstrations of the use and care of the instrument
• Advice on expectations
• 40 day-trial starts from the date of fitting

Follow-up visit

• Within a few weeks we will meet to discuss progress and if necessary make further adjustments to your instrument.

Aftercare

• You will be covered by the manufacturers guarantee for an agreed period.
• We encourage you to come back ANYTIME and see us with any questions or queries. It is important to us that you get the most from your instrument.

Annual Check-up

• Hearing assessment and reprogramming of instrument where required.
• Cleaning of instrument.
• Further advice