Hearing Instrument Specialist Program (S117)

The Hearing Instrument Specialist program will teach you the specialized skills required to work as a hearing health care professional. You will develop people skills and will learn how to use the latest technology to assess appropriate hearing solutions for those in need. For applicants with a relevant degree or diploma, we offer an opportunity for advanced standing into semester 3 of the program. The Hearing Instrument Specialist (S117) three-year advanced diploma program will teach you the clinical, technical and people skills you need to work as part of an interprofessional hearing health care team. Hearing aids have evolved dramatically in recent years. Now smaller and more sophisticated in terms of capability, high-end devices leverage the latest technology and provide a superior hearing experience. If you like to work with technology and people, this is an exciting time to work as a hearing instrument specialist.As hearing is a vital communication tool that helps us interact with others and our environment, hearing instrument specialists play an important role in helping deliver solutions to those diagnosed with hearing loss.

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
• Grade 12 English (C or U)
• Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or grade 12 (U) – a grade of 60 per cent or higher is required
• an information session is strongly recommended

** Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)

Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English or Science, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English or Science.