Hearing aid dispenser
Assess hearing and provide aftercare for hearing aids.
Role overview
The Hearing Aid Dispenser apprenticeship at Level 5 trains you to assess hearing, recommend and fit hearing aids, and provide ongoing support to adults with hearing loss, qualifying you for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You will conduct audiological tests, take ear impressions, programme digital hearing devices, and educate clients on their use. It leads to regulated practice as a qualified hearing aid dispenser in high street audiology, private clinics, or NHS community hearing services.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
Related university routes
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