Course code: #1176
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| Term start & deadline | Deadline | ||
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| Fall-September 01-February-2022 | 2022-02-01 |
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| Fall-September 01-February-2023 | 2023-02-01 |
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This two-year diploma program at Conestoga College is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to practice evidence-informed hearing healthcare and to function as integral members of the interprofessional healthcare team.
Graduates of the program will have demonstrated the necessary patient-focused skills to manage the needs of the hard of hearing.
The program provides a rich learning environment that utilizes classroom education, laboratory simulation, various interprofessional exercises, and clinical exposure to hone competency.
The course work is designed to ensure the student can assess hearing and provide hearing patients with appropriate rehabilitation options – particularly, the selection and fitting of today’s technologically-advanced hearing aid.
Additionally, the course work will prepare the student to manage minor hearing aid and earmold repairs and modifications.
It will prepare students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and critical thinking ability for proficiency within a hearing healthcare environment.
After successfully completing the program, graduates are eligible to write national/provincial examinations and complete 1000 hours of the supervised internship through the Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners (AHIP).
$20,950
| Cost of living | 1 person | $7,224 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $7,200 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $13,750 |
Conestoga offers a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but have met all other admission criteria.
For more details, visit this page.
| Conestoga English Level | IELTS Academic Overall Band | TOEFL iBT | Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic |
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| Level 1 | 0-2.5 | 0-29 | |
| Level 2 | 3.0-4.0 No band less than 2 | 30-45 | |
| Level 3 | 4.5-5.0 No band less than 4.5 | 46-60 | 36-45 |
| Level 4 | 5.0-6.0 No band less than 5 | 61-79 | 46-52 |
| Direct entry to most diploma & certificate programs* | 6.0 No band less than 5.5 | 80 | 53-57 |
| Direct entry to graduate certificate and degree programs** | 6.5 No band less than 6 | 88 | 58-60 |
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