Hearing Instrument Specialist

Humber College, a public college in Toronto, Canada, offers you a unique blend of academic programs and industry connections. Founded in 1968, it provides a stable and supportive environment for international students. You'll benefit from its location in a multicultural city, access to many programs, and a large student body with 4,500 international students from around the world.

Humber College focuses on many subjects, including Business, Creative and Performing Arts, Health Sciences, Hospitality, and Information Technology. With 208 programs available, you can choose from different fields to suit your interests. English is the primary language of instruction, helping you improve your language skills while studying.

In Toronto, you'll experience a diverse city with many opportunities. As a student at Humber College, you'll be part of a large and active community with many facilities and activities available. You can explore the city, engage in campus life, and take advantage of the college's connections to local industries, making your time in Canada both enjoyable and enriching.

Humber College's Hearing Instrument Specialist program is a two-year non-degree diploma that prepares students to work in audiology. This English-language program teaches students to diagnose, select, fit, and dispense hearing aids. It helps students develop skills to measure hearing sensitivity and evaluate hearing aid performance.

The curriculum includes subjects like acoustics, anatomy and physiology of the ear, and fundamental principles of audiometry. Students also learn about clinical theory, patient psychology, and hearing device troubleshooting. The program includes mandatory professional practicum to give students hands-on experience.

Graduates can work as a hearing instrument specialist, audiologist, hearing aid dispenser, or audiology technician. They can be employed by hearing aid clinics, audiology practices, or healthcare organizations, and can work in industries like healthcare or medical devices.