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Seeking an audiologist
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| Matthew Venhaus 2005-11-12, 1:06 am |
| Due to difficulties in conversation (especially phone) and
difficulties hearing television and radio, I suspect I have some
hearing loss. Consulting the phone book, I see several different
designations after various names including C.C.C., CCC-A, Au.D., M.S.,
M.A., and FAAA. What are the meanings of these various designations,
and--more importantly--is it preferable to see someone with a
particular designation?
Matthew
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| ModernMiko 2005-11-12, 1:06 am |
| "Matthew Venhaus" <matthewvenhaus@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Due to difficulties in conversation (especially phone) and
> difficulties hearing television and radio, I suspect I have some
> hearing loss. Consulting the phone book, I see several different
> designations after various names including C.C.C., CCC-A, Au.D., M.S.,
> M.A., and FAAA. What are the meanings of these various designations,
> and--more importantly--is it preferable to see someone with a
> particular designation?
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> Matthew
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CCC = Certificate of Clinical Competence --> issued by American Speech
Language Hearing Association, means that the person received the minimum
education (used to be master's degree and soon to be doctoral degree for
audiology), completed required clinical practicum hours, and completed a
supervised fellowship after graduation; there used to be no continuing ed
requirement for this but now one is being phased in.
CCC-A = see above, this person has the CCC in audiology; there is also one
for speech-language pathologists (CCC-SLP) or a person can be
dually-certified in both fields
AuD = Doctor of Audiology; relatvely new (programs began in this approx
12-13 yrs ago and more added each year); a doctoral degree will soon be
required of all persons entering the field of audiology (2007)
MS or MA = Master's of Science or Master's of Arts degree; currently
entry-level degree for audiologist and will be for about another year.
FAAA = Fellow (I think) of the American Academy of Audiology --> another
national organization involved with audiologists
A person having any of these designations is a place to start. Some people
will argue you should see an AuD. The level of comfort you feel with the
person may or may not correspond with the degree. What is important is if
you feel that the person is a good match for you once you meet with them
because you are investing a good deal of money and time if you want to be
successful in using your hearing aids (this is not taking into account
America Hears which is an avenue that I have heard of but have no personal
experience with). A lot of master's level audiologists have received their
AuDs. Others like myself have not yet due to family and monetary constraints
but would like to and am trying to do so. Still others will never get it.
There are AuDs out there with a couple of years experience who are good but
so are many master's level audiologists who have 10, 20, or more years of
experience who are also very good.
Just one audiologist's opinion. I'm sure some others might chime in. Hope
this helps.
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JennL
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| Martin 2005-11-12, 1:06 am |
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"ModernMiko" <modernmiko@NOverizon.net> wrote in message
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> "Matthew Venhaus" <matthewvenhaus@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:11n4rmcavmaqf03@corp.supernews.com...
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> AuD = Doctor of Audiology; relatvely new (programs began in this approx
> 12-13 yrs ago and more added each year); a doctoral degree will soon be
> required of all persons entering the field of audiology (2007)
> --
> JennL
Who will require this? Will it be mandated by licensing authorities, or
audiologists' organizations?
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| "Matthew Venhaus" <matthewvenhaus@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Due to difficulties in conversation (especially phone) and
>difficulties hearing television and radio, I suspect I have some
>hearing loss. Consulting the phone book, I see several different
>designations after various names including C.C.C., CCC-A, Au.D., M.S.,
>M.A., and FAAA. What are the meanings of these various designations,
>and--more importantly--is it preferable to see someone with a
>particular designation?
Maybe, but it could be more important to find someone you like, who
will take the time to work with you. I've had better luck with the
hearing aid dispenser at Costco than with many of the local
audiologists.
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| watkins@nospam.netzero.net 2005-11-12, 1:06 am |
| On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 07:19:47 -0800, Steve <amkb@bnd.inv> wrote:
>"Matthew Venhaus" <matthewvenhaus@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>Maybe, but it could be more important to find someone you like, who
>will take the time to work with you. I've had better luck with the
>hearing aid dispenser at Costco than with many of the local
>audiologists.
My experience as well. After 25 years of hearing aids and those who
sell them, I can honestly say that the best and most knowledgeable
service was from a CCC who had no formal education but was profoundly
deaf himself. I would recommend that first timers such as yourself see
an ENT to diagnose your reason for hearing loss and ask for a copy of
your test results to shop around with for hearing aids.
My favorite fitter only fit top shelf digital aids which he himself,
tested for a period, choosing only the ones he found acceptable to
sell to others. He was quite adept with the computer software and
attended the factory training for the aids he chose enhancing his
proficiency with the brand. Sadly, he retired and is no longer
available to me.
My advice would be to attend a local "Shhhh" meeting and ask for
references from those with experience with local Hearing aid
sources.
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| My first audie - who was excellent - was suggested by SHHH. My current
one was suggested by a local hearing support group. While it is true,
as with anything, that the higher qualifications the better, the
personality and dedication factors are very very important and these
are best ascertained from happy (or sad) clients.
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| ModernMiko 2005-11-12, 1:06 am |
| "Martin" <nfm04028@naples.net> wrote in message
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> "ModernMiko" <modernmiko@NOverizon.net> wrote in message
> news:bMucf.25829$Q27.6139@trnddc02...
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> Who will require this? Will it be mandated by licensing authorities, or
> audiologists' organizations?
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In my understanding, the national accred. organizations (ASHA and now AAA is
getting on board with a certification process of their own) will require it
and most states will follow what the national orgs do in terms of what's
required to get licensed in the state. If I am wrong hopefully someone will
correct me.
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JennL
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