Hearing Tests in Burlington

Performed by an audiologist at our hearing clinic – CALL US AT 905-635-HEAR (4327)

Adults can get a free hearing test at Aldershot Audiology in Burlington, done by a Doctor of Audiology registered with CASLPO. You’ll see the same audiologist for your whole assessment.

How Does the Free Hearing Consultation Work?

Our free hearing consultation in Burlington is for adults and includes a detailed hearing assessment with our hearing specialist.

Your results are explained in full, and we take the time to answer your questions. The recommendation might be a simple lifestyle adjustment, or it might be hearing aids. If it’s hearing aids, we carry a range of styles to suit different types of hearing loss and different lifestyles.

Do I need a referral for a hearing test?

No. You can call and book directly, for yourself or for your child. With your permission, we’ll also write to your family doctor with the results and anything we recommend.

Can children have their hearing tested?

Yes. Pediatric audiology is one of our services, and we see infants and young children as well as adults.

Meet Our Doctor of Audiology

Shanni Philp is the Chief Audiologist and founder of Aldershot Audiology, which she opened in Burlington in 2012. She’s responsible for all hearing services and patient care at the clinic.

Before opening the clinic, she worked as a clinical audiologist at Chedoke Hospital and in the ENT department at McMaster Children’s Hospital. She later opened and managed the Audiology Department at The Canadian Hearing Society in Hamilton.

She holds a Doctor of Audiology from A.T. Still University in Arizona and a Master of Clinical Science in Audiology from the University of Western Ontario. At McMaster, she’s also an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Speech-Language Pathology Program.

What Happens During an Audiology Test?

The audiology test at our clinic is done by a licensed audiologist using advanced test equipment. Audiologists are also trained to examine the eardrum with an otoscope and to recognize hearing problems that have a medical cause. When there is one, they refer you to an ear, nose and throat physician.

Is It Time to Book a Hearing Test?

Going through the statements below is a good place to start, ideally with a friend or family member who has said something about your hearing.

Questions Yes No
You frequently have to ask people to repeat what they have said
You have difficulty recognizing where sounds are coming from
You can hear people speaking but you have difficulty understanding what they are saying
You understand more of what is being said if you are looking at the person speaking to you
Friends and family complain that you have the TV or radio turned up too high
You cannot hear clearly in noisier places such as a busy restaurant
You feel left out in conversations
You complain that others are mumbling
You strain to hear at a distance such as in a theatre or church
You do not hear the doorbell or telephone
You have difficulty hearing children's voices
You miss jokes because you didn't hear all of what was said
You can no longer hear soft sounds such as birds singing
You need to ask colleagues about the details of a meeting or presentation you attended
You have a history of exposure to loud noise, e.g. working in the construction industry
We recommend that you call 905-635-HEAR (4327), if you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, or if:
  • You can’t hear as well as you used to
  • You’re over 50 and have never had a hearing test
  • It’s more than a year since you last had a hearing test
  • You have a hearing aid but you don’t use it
  • You have a family history of hearing loss
  • Family and friends tell you they are worried about your hearing
  • You have a history of exposure to loud noise, such as working in the construction industry or in entertainment

Book a Hearing Test in Burlington

Call Aldershot Audiology to book your appointment. The assessment is free for adults, and you won’t need a referral.