Authorised Worker's Compensation Audiologist
The Audiology Place is authorised to carry out services for workers compensation patients. The hearing needs assessment, report and services include
- Worker’s clinical history
- Hearing assessment as per Australian/New
Zealand Standard 1269.4:2014 - Determination of worker’s communication goals
- Recommendation of hearing aid/s (with clinical rationale) and hearing aid accessories (where required)
- Rehabilitation plan
- Ordering and delivery of the aid/s to The Audiology Place
- Provision of a 30-day trial of the aid by the worker and
- Supply of batteries and consumables for the first 12 months.
- Fitting of the hearing aid and assessment that the device is suited to the worker
- Instructions and education on use of the device and accessories, tailored to the needs of the worker
- Provision of a device management plan outlining life expectancy, warranty, servicing recommendations, emergency support availability and battery requirements including the need for a charger if appropriate.
