See Hearing Dog.
Hearing Evaluation
See Complete Audiological Evaluation.
Hearing Impaired
Describes people with any degree of hearing loss. This term is disliked by both deaf and hard of hearing people and is no longer politically correct. The preferred terms are “people with hearing loss,” “hard of hearing people” or “Deaf people”.
Hearing In Noise Test (HINT)
A hearing test (usually used in testing people with cochlear implants) in which sentences are spoken against a background of white noise.
Hearing Instrument Specialist (HIS)
A person who sells hearing aids and is licensed by the state to do so. They are required to pass a test for licensure to guarantee a minimal level of competence. A fancier name for Hearing Aid Dealer.
Hearing Level (HL)
The decibel level of sound as it relates to normal hearing.