Hearing instrument specialists are valued members of a hearing health-care team. They conduct comprehensive diagnostic hearing assessments, develop hearing health-care plans, dispense advanced digital assistive hearing devices and evaluate outcomes using evidence-based verification methods.   

In the Hearing Instrument Specialist diploma program, you will develop the theory and hands-on, real-world experience required to become a valued hearing health professional. This program combines online and in-person learning models, work-integrated learning, exceptional faculty and state-of-the-art facilities including an on-campus hearing clinic open to the Humber community. This holistic approach prepares students to proficiently operate within their scope of practice and collaborate seamlessly as part of an interdisciplinary health-care team. 

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 80] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6]

The pre-requisite requirements must be fulfilled before the commencement of your first placement. Participation in placements will not be allowed if not all the pre-requisite requirements are met. Due to the variety of venues and possible changes in legislation, the requirements are subject to change.