Common use of Audiology Services Clause in Contracts

Audiology Services. a. Audiology identifies children with auditory impairment, using at-risk criteria and appropriate audiologic screening techniques; determination of the range, nature, and degree of hearing loss and communication functions, by use of audiological evaluation procedures; referral for medical and other services necessary for the habilitation or rehabilitation of children with auditory impairment; provision of auditory training, aural rehabilitation, speech reading and listening device orientation and training, and other services; provision of services for prevention of hearing loss; and determination of the child's need for individual amplification, including selecting, fitting, and dispensing appropriate listening and vibrotactile devices, and evaluating the effectiveness of those devices. b. Audiology services must be provided by either: i. A Licensed Audiologist licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners for SLP and Audiology (including only those activities in the definition within the scope of license); or ii. A Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing certified by the Texas State Board of Education (including only those activities within the scope of the certification).