ISO/TC 43

Projekta Nr.ISO 21388-1:2026
Nosaukums<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document applies to hearing aid fitting management (HAFM) services offered by hearing aid professionals (HAP) when providing benefit for their clients. The provision of hearing aids relies on the knowledge and practices of a hearing aid professional, to ensure the proper fitting and adequate service in the interest of the client with hearing loss.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document specifies general processes of HAFM from the client profile to the follow-up through administering, organising and controlling hearing aid fitting through all stages. It also specifies important preconditions such as education, facilities and systems that are required to ensure proper services.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">The focus of this document is the services offered to the majority of adult clients with hearing impairment. It is recognized that certain populations with hearing loss such as children, persons with other disabilities or persons with implantable devices can require services outside the scope of this document. This document generally applies to air conduction hearing aids and for the most part also to bone conduction devices.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">Hearing loss can be a consequence of serious medical conditions. Hearing aid professionals are not in a position to diagnose or treat such conditions. When assisting clients seeking hearing rehabilitation without prior medical examination, hearing aid professionals are expected to be observant of symptoms of such conditions and refer to proper medical care.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">Further to the main body of the document, which specifies th</span><span lang="EN-GB">e HAFM requirements and processes, several informative annexes are provided. Appropriate education of hearing aid professionals is vital for exercising HAFM. </span>Annex A<span lang="EN-GB"> defines the competencies required for the HAFM processes. </span>Annex B<span lang="EN-GB"> offers a recommended curriculum for the education of hearing aid professionals. </span>Annex C<span lang="EN-GB"> is an example of an appropriate fitting room. </span>Annex D<span lang="EN-GB"> gives guidance on the referral of clients for medical or other specialist examination and treatment. </span>Annex E<span lang="EN-GB"> is a recommendation for important information to be exchanged with the client during the process of HAFM. </span>Annex F<span lang="EN-GB"> is a comprehensive terminology list offering definitions of the most current terms related to HAFM.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">It is the intention that these annexes be helpful to those who wish to deliver HAFM of the highest quality.</span></p>
Reģistrācijas numurs (WIID)90817
Darbības sfēra<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document applies to hearing aid fitting management (HAFM) services offered by hearing aid professionals (HAP) when providing benefit for their clients. The provision of hearing aids relies on the knowledge and practices of a hearing aid professional, to ensure the proper fitting and adequate service in the interest of the client with hearing loss.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">This document specifies general processes of HAFM from the client profile to the follow-up through administering, organising and controlling hearing aid fitting through all stages. It also specifies important preconditions such as education, facilities and systems that are required to ensure proper services.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">The focus of this document is the services offered to the majority of adult clients with hearing impairment. It is recognized that certain populations with hearing loss such as children, persons with other disabilities or persons with implantable devices can require services outside the scope of this document. This document generally applies to air conduction hearing aids and for the most part also to bone conduction devices.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">Hearing loss can be a consequence of serious medical conditions. Hearing aid professionals are not in a position to diagnose or treat such conditions. When assisting clients seeking hearing rehabilitation without prior medical examination, hearing aid professionals are expected to be observant of symptoms of such conditions and refer to proper medical care.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">Further to the main body of the document, which specifies th</span><span lang="EN-GB">e HAFM requirements and processes, several informative annexes are provided. Appropriate education of hearing aid professionals is vital for exercising HAFM. </span>Annex A<span lang="EN-GB"> defines the competencies required for the HAFM processes. </span>Annex B<span lang="EN-GB"> offers a recommended curriculum for the education of hearing aid professionals. </span>Annex C<span lang="EN-GB"> is an example of an appropriate fitting room. </span>Annex D<span lang="EN-GB"> gives guidance on the referral of clients for medical or other specialist examination and treatment. </span>Annex E<span lang="EN-GB"> is a recommendation for important information to be exchanged with the client during the process of HAFM. </span>Annex F<span lang="EN-GB"> is a comprehensive terminology list offering definitions of the most current terms related to HAFM.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-GB">It is the intention that these annexes be helpful to those who wish to deliver HAFM of the highest quality.</span></p>
StatussStandarts spēkā
ICS grupa17.140.01
11.020.10
11.180.15