Hearing is acceptable if the applicant is able to hear tones at the following frequencies and related decible levels - candidates may also be required to undergo a speach recognition test as part of their hearing assessment:
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four-frequency average (500,1000,2000,3000 Hz) of 25dB HL;
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thresholds at none of these single frequencies shall exceed 35dB HL and thresholds at 4000Hz shall not exceed 45 dB HL
For more information about the hearing test, call ATS at 1-800-429-7728.