Audiology
Audiology is the applied science of hearing measurement. Audiologists work with people who have permanent hearing loss to assist with rehabilitation.
The Audiology Department at McFarland Clinic provides testing for all age groups. Hearing aid dispensing is also provided.
Hearing aid evaluations are available for persons interested in obtaining hearing aids. Patients with certain problems like ringing, dizziness, draining ears, and sudden hearing loss should first consult an Ear, Nose, and Throat physician (ENT).
Special services this department provides include distortion product otoacoustic emissions testing, which is used for testing newborn babies and hard-to-test populations. Musicians' plugs, electronic hearing protectors, and swim plugs are also available.
Related Specialties & Services
Locations & Hours
1215 Duff Avenue Office
1215 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010
Hours
| Monday | 8am-5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am-5pm |
| Thursday | 8am-5pm |
| Friday | 8am-5pm |
Services
Hearing Aid Evaluations
Hearing Aid Evaluations are available for persons interested in obtaining hearing aids. Patients with certain problems like ringing, dizziness, draining ears, and sudden hearing loss should first consult an Ear, Nose and Throat physician (ENT).
Hearing Aid Dispensing
We dispense conventional, programmable and digital hearing aids from a wide variety of manufacturers in all sizes. Hearing aid supplies include batteries, dri aid kits, wax guards, and earmold disinfectants. Other supplies and assistive listening devices can be ordered:
- Distortion product otoacoustic emissions testing
- Swim plugs
- Industrial hearing testing
Patient Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What services do you provide?
At McFarland Clinic we provide comprehensive hearing and hearing instrument evaluations, hearing instrument sales and service, distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE), swim supplies including custom swim plugs, industrial hearing screening (OSHA) and videonystagmography (VNG).
Patient Education
Important Links
American Academy of Audiology
The American Academy of Audiology is dedicated to providing quality hearing care services through professional development, education, research, and increased public awareness of hearing and balance disorders.
American Academy of Otolaryngology
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is the world's largest organization representing specialists who treat the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, speech, language, and hearing scientists, audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel, and students.
