{"id":85,"date":"2022-01-06T21:35:31","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stcloudent.fm1.dev\/?page_id=85"},"modified":"2023-06-19T14:37:56","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T20:37:56","slug":"audiologist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/audiologist\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Audiological Care Starts Here"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What can an audiologist do?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Our audiologists are trained in the diagnosis, treatment and management of hearing and balance disorders. 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Common testing methods involve physical inspection, pressure instrumentation, pitch and tone testing and speech recognition.\"\n }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile hearing\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-0d91ffd9-05ac-4c51-9231-6ea001ee4750\">Should You See an Audiologist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-ec68a2e7-0e5b-489f-bd1a-cd8a62769f35\">Audiologists work with patients of all ages, treating infants, children and adults for a variety of hearing and balance problems\u2014they provide services that include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Performing diagnostic tests to determine the type and degree of hearing loss or balance disorder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fitting and dispensing hearing aids for patients of all ages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessing candidacy for and programming implantable hearing devices (e.g., cochlear implants, bone-anchored hearing aids, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counseling patients and their families on communication strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/request-appointment\/\">Request Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/happy-woman-talking-with-friend-in-cafeteria-2022-08-26-13-47-53-utc-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1771 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/happy-woman-talking-with-friend-in-cafeteria-2022-08-26-13-47-53-utc-1.jpg 440w, https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/happy-woman-talking-with-friend-in-cafeteria-2022-08-26-13-47-53-utc-1-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"site-bio-section hearing\"><svg class=\"ov-top-mask\" width=\"1918\" height=\"325\" viewBox=\"0 0 1918 325\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M1918 324.844V0H0C0 0 316.171 138.126 582.393 203.732C1076.4 325.472 1918 324.844 1918 324.844Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<svg class=\"ov-top-accent\" width=\"1920\" height=\"463\" viewBox=\"0 0 1920 463\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M0 1C0 1 226.331 238.1 809.756 355.306C1393.18 472.512 1920 461.74 1920 461.74\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<div class=\"bio-section-inner-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"bio-list-header\">Meet Our Team<\/h2><div class=\"js-intersect site-bio-list \">\n\t\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/bio\/sveinar-y-larsen\/\" class=\"site-bio-link\"><figure class=\"site-bio-image\" style=\"--i:1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/larsen_on2J822ZSXKiZPwv8ZeW-300x350-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-bio_thumbnail size-bio_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><span class=\"site-bio-label\"><span class=\"site-bio-name\">Sveinar Y. Larsen<\/span> <span class=\"site-bio-cred\">M.A., CCC-A<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\t\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/bio\/jessica-l-landucci\/\" class=\"site-bio-link\"><figure class=\"site-bio-image\" style=\"--i:2\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/landucci_Rpcq61UQQnmK06olLcLz-300x350-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-bio_thumbnail size-bio_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><span class=\"site-bio-label\"><span class=\"site-bio-name\">Jessica L. Landucci<\/span> <span class=\"site-bio-cred\">M.S., CCC-A<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\t\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/bio\/brooke-m-steckelberg\/\" class=\"site-bio-link\"><figure class=\"site-bio-image\" style=\"--i:3\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/steckelberg_Xmhv1mcsRpuWukco2yt4-300x350-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-bio_thumbnail size-bio_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><span class=\"site-bio-label\"><span class=\"site-bio-name\">Brooke M. Steckelberg<\/span> <span class=\"site-bio-cred\">AuD, CCC-A<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\t\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/bio\/alexandra-r-borders\/\" class=\"site-bio-link\"><figure class=\"site-bio-image\" style=\"--i:4\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/borders_bfjd90XWQxOi2pX84wQx-300x350-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-bio_thumbnail size-bio_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><span class=\"site-bio-label\"><span class=\"site-bio-name\">Alexandra R. Borders<\/span> <span class=\"site-bio-cred\">AuD, CCC-A<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\t\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/bio\/casandra-c-wahl\/\" class=\"site-bio-link\"><figure class=\"site-bio-image\" style=\"--i:5\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/casandra-conlee-300x350-2.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-bio_thumbnail size-bio_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><span class=\"site-bio-label\"><span class=\"site-bio-name\">Casandra C. Wahl<\/span> <span class=\"site-bio-cred\">AuD, CCC-A<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\t\n\t<\/div><\/div><svg class=\"ov-bottom-mask\" width=\"1922\" height=\"76\" viewBox=\"0 0 1922 76\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M948.5 1C415.5 1 1 76.0001 1 76.0001H1921C1921 76.0001 1481.5 1 948.5 1Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1 75C1 75 448.5 1 957.5 1C1466.5 1 1921 75 1921 75\" stroke=\"#4CA7FC\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile hearing\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1345559966-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1772 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1345559966-1.jpg 440w, https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1345559966-1-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-715c7cc8-ed76-4655-b289-73a7ee6c3ce9\">What To Do and What To Expect When You See an Audiologist at St. Cloud ENT Clinic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-67506582-80c3-4286-bd27-01968e6efb4e\">1. Setup an Appointment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-2ce6760a-dfde-42c8-ba79-4ea104e30679\">We can help you schedule an appointment with the right specialist for your needs. Hearing loss is common, and an in-person visit is the first step towards treatment. Family members or friends are always welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-461c3d9d-00f7-4b17-8db7-f89f77de2a3e\">2. At Your Appointment:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-acdbadbb-ee68-436d-b0c9-cd6af66efdb6\">An audiologist will test your hearing to determine the cause and severity of your hearing loss. They will answer all of your questions and work with you to find the right treatment solution for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-8c5bcf77-9ffe-48fc-b6bd-4b03b8b465ce\">If It Is Determined That Your Hearing Loss Is Medically Treatable:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-4fdb1350-41fa-4f85-9e4a-0295ee44ea3f\">Our audiologists will refer you to one of our ear, nose and throat specialists and supply them with the diagnostic tests needed for them to make a recommendation for a medical or surgical treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-dc8360db-1327-488e-b675-c320dc5ecdbc\">If It Is Determined That the Best Treatment Option For You Is a Hearing Aid:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-66be0a84-0ae2-40bb-be4c-72b2725f3126\">Our audiologists will ask you questions to help select the appropriate technology level and options for your hearing aid. Together we\u2019ll help make decisions to customize the hearing aid for your needs, then we\u2019ll guide you through the hearing aid fitting process. Our audiology team will provide ongoing support every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Follow-Up Consultation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow-up visits are scheduled after your initial fitting. During your initial trial period, these follow up appointments are more frequent.\u00a0 After you are comfortable with the devices, we will follow up with you one to two times per year to ensure your hearing aids are working well for you. \u00a0Your audiologist will work with you to make further adjustments, answer any additional questions and provide ongoing support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I have dealt with a hearing loss most of my life, having hearing aids for 30 years. These last 14 years I have gotten my hearing aids through St. Cloud ENT. It\u2019s been a positive experience with Jessica\u2019s knowledge helping me select what works best for my lifestyle. It\u2019s amazing how much the technology advances from year to year. Jessica is very helpful in selecting programs that work great for me.<\/p>\n<cite><strong>E.P. \u2013 Patient with St. Cloud ENT for 14 years.<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><p class=\"content-cta\">\r\n<span>Call St. Cloud Ear, Nose &#038; Throat for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/span>\r\n<a href=\"tel:+13202520233\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(320) 252-0233<\/span><\/a>\r\n<svg class=\"content-cta-accent\" width=\"742\" height=\"74\" viewBox=\"0 0 742 74\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path opacity=\"0.5\" d=\"M1 28C1 28 88.2316 51.1442 313.093 62.5852C537.955 74.0261 741 72.9747 741 72.9747\" stroke=\"white\"\/>\n<path opacity=\"0.5\" d=\"M1 1C1 1 88.2316 35.4592 313.093 52.4935C537.955 69.5277 741 67.9623 741 67.9623\" stroke=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\r\n<\/p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page_fullwidth.php","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"service_tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/85"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/85\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stcloudent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service_tags?post=85"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}