Hearing Aids: How to Care for and Use
This training teaches caregivers safe, person-centered hearing aid care, including cleaning, inserting, storing, and troubleshooting. It also covers effective communication, identifying device issues, and knowing when to report concerns, meeting national best practice standards. Caregivers will gain confidence in supporting clients’ hearing health, promoting comfort, and maintaining device hygiene. The course emphasizes dignity, patience, and clear communication when assisting clients with hearing challenges.
30 mins Certificate included 100% online English Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Safely handle and assist with inserting and removing hearing aids during personal care routines.
- Clean and store hearing aids using appropriate hygiene practices.
- Identify and respond to common problems with hearing aids, such as feedback or non-functioning devices.
- Support communication and comfort for individuals who use hearing aids.
- Recognize when to refer hearing aid issues to a supervisor or responsible party, staying within the caregiver’s scope of practice.
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
