New Zealand Audiological Society

Our objective is to ensure a high standard of hearing healthcare for children and adults with hearing loss. We are here to help you hear! Our members use the letters “MNZAS” to show that they’re a member of the New Zealand Audiological Society.

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What an Audiologist Does

Audiologists use special tests to assess hearing for all age groups, from newborn babies through to the elderly. To improve hearing, they can offer treatment options that include hearing aids, assistive listening devices, counselling and education in listening skills.

Audiologists also work with other specialists to help provide the best treatment plan for a client. Some of the people that audiologists work with are:

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists
Advisors on deaf and hearing impaired children
Schools for the Deaf
Speech Language therapists

When to See an Audiologist

It′s never too early—or too late—to see an audiologist.

Hearing disorders in babies and young children are much more common than you might expect. Members of the NZAS have the skills and technology to assess a child’s hearing accurately and help with managing hearing loss.

If you are concerned about your child’s hearing, see an NZAS audiologist straight away. It’s never too early.

For adults, here are some possible symptoms of hearing loss:

You frequently have to ask people to repeat themselves
You have difficulty understanding speech in noisy places
You turn up the volume on your TV or radio so loud that others complain
You often misunderstand what is being said

From time to time we all experience these problems. When they persist, hearing loss is likely. The best way to find out if you have a hearing problem and to restore the joys of life that come with better hearing, is to visit an NZAS audiologist. It’s never too late.

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Why You Should See a MNZAS Audiologist

Our members all have a university qualification in audiology and a current practising certificate. They are bound by a strict code of ethics and must fulfil continuing education requirements. Members also have to have their work reviewed by their colleagues every two years to keep their membership.

Find a MNZAS Audiologist

To contact a private audiology clinic directly, look under ‘Hearing’ in the Telecom Yellow Pages. Or visit the New Zealand Audiological Society website.

To see a hospital audiologist, you usually need a referral from your doctor or ear specialist.

Qualifying to Be an Audiologist

All audiologists hold a Masters Degree in Audiology (or equivalent).

This involves a 3-year undergraduate degree, preferably majoring in Physiology and/or Psychology. This is followed by a 2-year Masters degree in Audiology at the University of Auckland School of Medicine. There are 12 places offered each year for the Masters programme.

To become full member of the New Zealand Audiological Society, audiologists must finish their Clinical Certificate of Competence (CCC). This involves a high degree of clinical achievement in all areas of Audiology.

Currently there is a chronic shortage of audiologists in New Zealand.

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