Audiology Referral
We offer diagnostic hearing assessment for any child or youth under age 19 who is a resident of B.C. or Yukon and who meets any of the required criteria.
Patients must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible:
- Previous community testing has been incomplete or unsuccessful
- Hearing cannot be tested behaviourally (either due to age or medical complexity)
- Referred after hearing screening, and BC Children's Hospital is the most convenient location for the family
- Receiving, or due to receive, medications that could damage their ears or a bone marrow transplant
- Referred by doctors or clinics at BC Children's Hospital in other programs, including Sunny Hill Health Centre
- Enrolled in the Neonatal Follow-up Program or the Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Program
- May be a candidate for a cochlear implant
- Requires hearing testing from the BC Children's Hospital Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) service
Referral overview
Patients require a referral from a family doctor or nurse practitioner, an ear/nose/throat specialist or an audiologist to access services at this clinic.
Referral steps
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Complete the form
Complete the referral form (PDF).
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Return the referral form
Fax the referral form to: 604-642-8837.
Referral form
Audiology Referral Form
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Contact information
We provide services from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Address:
Area 9, Room K2-191
Ambulatory Care Building
4480 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3V4
Phone: 604-875-2112
Fax: 604-642-8837