Audiometry A Test

of Hearing

If you are having your hearing

evaluated, your audiologist or

hearing healthcare professional will

complete audiometry.

This examination tests your ability to hear various

sounds. Volume, pitch, and type of

sound may change throughout the

test.

Normal hearing works by picking up sound waves from the air, pass them by vibration from the outer ear, through the

middle ear, to the inner ear, where sound is

converted into electrical impulses and sent via

the hearing nerve to the brain.

You will be placed in a quiet room or

sound-treated booth to avoid any noise

distractions. Headphones or

insert ear phones (which resemble ear plugs) will be placed

on/in your ear.

You will be asked to indicate that when a sound is heard. You

may be asked to raise your hand,

press a button, or verbally note that

the sound was heard.

Normal hearing responses will fall from 0-25 dB across all pitches when plotted on an audiogram.

Do not be afraid to ask

questions! Audiometry is

not meant to be complicated, but rather to

further understand

your hearing health!