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Audiology in Canada:

The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Act, 1991 (ASLPA) provides a description of the scope of practice for audiology in Ontario as follows: "The practice of audiology is the assessment of auditory function and the treatment and prevention of auditory dysfunction to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment auditory and communicative functions. Audiologists are concerned with the prevention, identification, assessment, treatment and (re)habilitation of hearing difficulties in children and adults. Audiologists also provide education and counseling services for people experiencing hearing difficulties and vestibular problems, such as dizziness and tinnitus.

IN ONTARIO ONLY AUDIOLOGISTS AND PHYSICIANS ARE AUTHORIZED TO PRESCRIBE HEARING AIDS. Audiologists assess hearing, prescribe and fit hearing aids and other assistive listening devices and provide training for their use. Some audiologists also dispense hearing aids.

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