School Screening

Hearworld offers mobile hearing health solutions provide accurate hearing screening at a nominal fee per test. Tests are done on-premises to ensure minimal disruption to learning.

Pre-school screening includes

• Otoscopy (looking into ear) to determine ear canal and eardrum health

• Tympanometry test to check for middle ear abnormalities or infection markers

• OAE test to determine if the inner ear hearing system is intact

• Wax removal is provided if patient is compliant

Permission slips

• Permission slip indicating service options, fees, dates and information are provided

• Digital forms with optional digital payment are used for permission slips

• Cash payments are welcome and can be collected on the day of testing

• If printed slips are preferred, print files will be provided to your school

On the day of Hearing Testing

• Hearing tests are performed on school premises

• We only require a quiet room with an electrical outlet, table and chairs

• Each test takes between 5 and 15 minutes to complete

• Children will only be tested if permission and payment has been received

Results and Feedback

• Hearing screening results will be available within 2 working days of testing

• Results and referral letters can be emailed directly to the parents

• Alternatively, we can send results to the school to hand out to parents

• Parents can also request a receipt to claim back from medical aid

• Medical aid rates vary, and we cannot guarantee payment or pricing