Audiology
is the study of the auditory system, including the hearing and balance functions. It covers auditory function, balance and other related systems, as well as the prevention, identification, assessment and rehabilitation of hearing. Audiology services include hearing test, public education on hearing protection, assessment and rehabilitation of balance functions and tinnitus, prescription and fitting of hearing assistive devices, etc.
聽力學
是有關聽力系統的學科，包括聽覺及平衡功能。其專業範圍涵蓋聽力、平衡與其他相關系統的障礙，及預防、確認、評估、與聽力復康治療。聽力學服務包括聽力檢查、保護聽覺的公眾教育、平衡功能及耳鳴評估和復康治療，以及助聽儀器驗配等。
Technical Competence 專業能力
The technical competence required of audiologists are the abilities to –
- perform audiological identification, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, hearing conservation, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring and research,
- with functional, properly calibrated, and well-maintained equipment, or appropriate product(s),
- to promote healthy hearing, communication competency, and quality of life for persons of all ages.
聽力學家所須的專業能力包括 –
- 運用功能合適、經適當校準、妥善保養的儀器、或適當的設備，
- 進行聽力學檢查、評估和診斷、治療、聽力保護、手術神經生理監測、研究等，
- 以促進不同年齡人士的聽力健康、溝通能力、及生活質素。
Links 連結
- Standards for Registrants 聽力學家名冊會員註冊標準
- Complaint Handling Procedure 查詢及投訴處理流程
- Frequently Asked Questions about Hearing Health 常見問題 (provided by courtesy of the Hong Kong Society of Audiology 由香港聽力學會提供)
- Accredited Registers Scheme for Healthcare Professions (AR Scheme) 認可醫療專業註冊計劃 – launched by the Department of Health