Audiograms Tips and Tricks

Preparation:

1. Equipment Check: Ensure your audiometer, headphones, and testing environment are in good working condition.
2. Familiarize Yourself: Understand the audiometer controls and software you'll be using.
3. Test: Run a short test 1 - 3 frequencies on yourself to make sure the equipment is working properly.

Environment:

1. Quiet Room: Conduct the test in a quiet (meets Maximum Permissible Ambient Noise Level standards) environment to minimize external noise interference.
2. Free from distractions: remove any distractions from the room like cell phones or conference phones.
3. Quiet Please: place a quiet please sign on the door, if needed.
   

    

   Employee Preparation:

1. Explain the Procedure: Briefly explain the test to the patient to alleviate any anxiety. See here for test instructions.
2. Comfortable Seating: Ensure the patient is comfortable and seated properly during the test.

After the test

1. Explain Results: After completing the test, explain the results to the patient and answer any questions they might have. Reach out to help@soundtrace.com if any guidance is needed.