Hearing Aid Specialist how-to

How to Fit a First Pair of Hearing Aids

Good fittings build satisfaction.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good fittings build satisfaction. In short: check; program; verify, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Check ears with an otoscope.

  2. Program to the audiogram.

  3. Verify output.

  4. Adjust for comfort.

  5. Teach insertion and charging.

  6. Schedule follow-up.

Safety reminders for hearing aid specialists

  • Refer medical red flags
  • Clean devices and tools
  • Use impression materials safely
  • Follow infection control

Audiogram · Behind-the-ear (BTE) · In-the-ear (ITE) · RIC · Ear impression · Feedback: see the full hearing aid specialist glossary.

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