By Jessica Lovell
This article is a part of the September/October 2025, Volume 37, Number 5, Audiology Today issue.
There are many reasons why a patient might overlook their hearing health—whether it’s a lack of information, time, money or motivation. That’s why CareCredit has developed a free online hearing test that can help patients identify signs of hearing loss.
How It Benefits Patients
The online test is easy, quick, completely free, and only requires a quiet space and working headphones. The test evaluates a person’s ability to hear different speech tones — from low to high frequencies. It also assesses how well someone can detect sounds in the presence of background noise.
While this online tool is not a substitute for a professional evaluation or medical diagnosis, it offers patients valuable insight into their hearing.
How It Benefits Your Practice
After completing the test and receiving results, patients are encouraged to use CareCredit’s online Provider Locator to find an audiologist in their area. The results from the test can serve as a helpful starting point for healthcare providers to begin conversations about further treatment options and appointment planning.
Helping patients become more aware of potential hearing loss and connecting them to providers is just one more way CareCredit adds value for both patients and practices.
