How to become a Hearing Instrument Specialist (HIS)

Name: How to become a Hearing Instrument Specialist (HIS)
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Career in Hearing

Created byAdib Eddy Geadah

Last updated 6/2020

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What you'll learn

Knowledge and steps required to become a hearing instrument specialist

Course content

1 section • 10 lectures • 1h 50m total length

Why you should become a Hearing Instrument Specialist?10:09
Anatomy of the Human Ear15:51
You will have a basic knowledge of the important anatomical places of the ear and hearing mechanism
Types of Hearing Losses and Disorders of the Ear8:59
Identify the main hearing loss types—conductive, sensorineural, mixed, central, and nonorganic—and recognize outer and middle ear disorders that require referral.
Intro to Audiometric Testing and reading the Results29:22
Anatomy of Sound6:05
Explore the anatomy of sound by detailing sound waves and their characteristics: wavelength, amplitude, time period, frequency, velocity, and how compression and rarefaction define sound, perception, and measurement.
HEARING AIDS19:07
Explore the evolution of hearing aids from early ear trumpets to digital, programmable devices, and learn practical fitting and programming techniques to tailor devices to patients.
Troubleshooting5:43
Links to State's Official Websites1:06
BONUS Section11:49
TEST QUESTIONS2:40

Requirements

Like to help people and change peoples lives for the better

Description

The student will learn and be directed how to become a Hearing Instrument Specialist (HIS) and how to have a long and lasting career in the hearing industry.

The student will be shown all aspects of the hearing industry from history to salary and a concise and proven curriculum exploring all that is needed to put them on the path to become a hearing instrument specialist.

Who this course is for:

Student of any age ready to start a career in the hearing instrument field