Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program - Diagnostic Assessment
Alberta Health Services - Provincial Health Services
- Description
- After the birth of your baby, you will be offered to have your baby's hearing screened. If your baby does not pass their hearing screening test, your baby will need to go for a more specialized hearing test.
This test is called a diagnostic ABR assessment and is used to rule out or confirm hearing loss.
With your consent, the health care provider who completed your baby' s hearing screening test will refer your baby for a diagnostic ABR assessment. Diagnostic ABR assessments are available across the province at select sites in larger city centers. The nearest AHS Audiology Service site will call you to make an appointment when they receive the referral.
The results of your baby's diagnostic ABR assessment and any follow up needed will be shared with you.
A diagnostic ABR assessment is safe and will not hurt your baby. Your baby's hearing is important for many areas of child and brain development. Hearing loss can delay your child's speech, learning and social skills.
A diagnostic ABR assessment is recommended when a baby is at least 4 weeks of age.
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Affiliation: Alberta Health
Key Provider: audiologists - Eligibility
- Yes, All babies born or living in Alberta are offered screening for permanent hearing loss within 90 days of birth. It's best to have your baby's hearing screened before they are 1 month old. Newborn hearing screening is free. Additional eligibility requirements are based on your baby's age and health status. If your baby is born with bilateral aural atresia or presents with meningitis, they will be referred to Audiology Services for a diagnostic ABR assessment.
- Application Process
- Service Access: By Appointment, Diagnostic ABR assessment is offered by Alberta Health Services (AHS) through the Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Program. Babies who do not pass their hearing screening test will be referred for a diagnostic ABR assessment to rule out or confirm hearing loss. Diagnostic ABR assessments are available across the province at select sites in larger city centers.
Referral Process: N/A
Waiting Period: N/A,
- Telephone
- 780-791-6161
- Languages
- Interpreters / Translators
- Fees
- Fee: N/A
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- October 1, 2024
- Address
- 7 Hospital Street
Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 1P2This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24 / 7 emergency department. The Fort McMurray Community Cancer Centre is located within this facility.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon09:00 AM to 05:00 PMTue09:00 AM to 05:00 PMWed09:00 AM to 05:00 PMThu09:00 AM to 05:00 PMFri09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Available by appointment only.
