Your Test Results
You will receive your test results immediately after the hearing screening. As soon as both ears have been tested, the results will be reported to you over the telephone. You will be told the individual results for the right ear and the left ear. If you did not receive your results, please email support@nationalhearingtest.org.
If you took the telephone version of the test and your results were “slightly below normal” or “substantially below normal,” you should make an appointment for a complete hearing evaluation by a certified hearing professional. Even if your results are in the “normal” range but you still have concerns about your hearing, we encourage you to seek a complete hearing evaluation.
If you took the online version of the test, you received more detailed information about your hearing than is provided over the phone. If your Hearing Number for either ear was greater than 20, we recommend that you make an appointment for a complete hearing evaluation by a certified hearing professional. As always, if you have concerns about your hearing, we encourage you to seek a complete hearing evaluation regardless of your test results.
For more hearing health information, go to the AARP Hearing Center at aarp.org/hearing.
How can I learn more about hearing disorders and treatments?−
To learn more about hearing disorders and treatments, go to Hearing Loss Resources.
Assistance And Services
How can I find a certified hearing professional in my area?+
To find a local certified hearing professional, ask your physician, or use the links below, which will take you to professional non-profit websites for locating an audiologist in your area by zip code and/or city.
American Academy of Audiology: Professional organization for audiologists.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Professional association for audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
Academy of Doctors of Audiology: Professional association for autonomous and private practitioners of audiology.
International Hearing Society: Membership association that represents hearing healthcare professionals worldwide.
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery: Professional organization representing medical specialists who treat disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.
Unlike many free screenings, the NHT has no financial association with organizations that manufacture devices or provide clinical services for persons with hearing loss. The National Hearing test is not endorsed by, nor does it endorse, any hearing aid manufacturers or providers.
For questions and support+
If you had an issue with the test or need support and wish to speak with a representative, email support@nationalhearingtest.org or visit our contact page for more options.