Hearing Conservation and Audiology Services supports Ventura County schools and community in the provision of comprehensive hearing screening, in-depth hearing evaluation, and collaborative special education supports to minimize the educational impact of hearing loss. Services include:
- School-based hearing screening and monitoring of students at risk for ongoing hearing loss
- Identification and evaluation of hearing loss in children from birth through their school years
- Referral to community resources for medical diagnosis, treatment, and hearing devices
- Collaboration with school teams in providing special education services, teacher orientation to hearing loss, and classroom accommodations to enhance auditory access for deaf and hard of hearing students
- Evaluation for and management of Hearing Assistance Technology in educational settings
- Parent education programs regarding hearing loss, hearing devices, communication strategies, and working with the school team.