For Physicians

This website is intended to provide information for physicians about the BC Early Hearing Program.

Background on BCEHP:

• See background information about the BC Early Hearing Program
• Download the BCEHP physician update
• Download the BCEHP Report on Start-up and Implementation (2005-2008)

Screening:

• Learn about newborn hearing screening
• Find the current sites where BCEHP newborn hearing screening is available

Audiology:

• Obtain a list of public health audiology clinics in BC providing audiologic services on behalf of the BC Early Hearing Program
• Learn about diagnostic ABR assessments

Early Intervention:

• Obtain a list of the early interventionists providing services to children with permanent hearing loss within the BCEHP (coming soon)

Medical:

• Download a list of syndromes commonly associated with hearing loss in children
• Find out about the expedited medical referral process (for children newly diagnosed with permanent hearing loss through the BC Early Hearing Program)
• Find out about the BCEHP guidelines for medical management of children newly diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss