Audiology
The Audiology program at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center assesses hearing and balance as it relates to communication and diseases of the ear. Audiologists determine the degree of hearing, provide individual and family education about hearing impairment and provide solutions for hearing loss. These include hearing aids and hearing systems, listening therapy, telephone and television devices, etc. to enhance communication in every setting. Clinical staff maintain a close working relationship with local schools, hearing aid dispensers and in-house Otolaryngologists.
An audiologist also performs specialized tests for individuals with balance and other ear disorders. The practice of audiology is also concerned with hearing conservation and works to develop and implement workplace programs to prevent noise related hearing loss.
Services
- Diagnoistic Audiologic Evaluation
- Pediatric Audiologic Evaluation
- Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Testing (BAER)
- Hearing aid Evaluation and Orientation
- ENG Testing (Electronystagmography)
- Otoacoustic Emissions Testing (OAEs)
- Ototoxic Monitoring
- Hearing Conservation
Patients served
Audiology provides services to patients of all ages. Current inpatients at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center who are on a speech therapy program are routinely referred to audiology for an evalation or screening to assess the impact of hearing on communication. Patients who are on potentially ototoxic medications are also referred to the clinic for regular hearing evaluations to monitor changes in hearing acuity.
For more information contact
Should you require additional information on the
the Audiology program, contact the Audiology clinic at
Tel: (562) 401-8258
Fax: (562) 401-8406
Wendy Burton, M.S., CCC-SLP
Director, Communication Disorders Department
7601 E. Imperial Hwy., HB-222
Downey, CA 90242
Tel: (562) 401-7687
E-mail: CDD@rancho.org