MacEwan University offers Diploma in Hearing Aid Practitioner, a diploma in Health Sciences programme in Edmonton, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 29,171 per year (CAD 6,634 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Health Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 6,634 / year
International tuition: CAD 29,171 / year
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Hearing Aid Practitioner is a diploma program at MacEwan University offered through the Faculty of Health and Community Studies. The curriculum provides theoretical and practical knowledge related to dispensing hearing aids and assistive listening devices, along with instruction in aural rehabilitation, interpersonal communication, customer service, and small business management. This combination reflects the dual nature of the role, which involves both technical fitting of hearing devices and the interpersonal and business skills needed to run a practice or serve clients directly. The program suits students interested in helping people with hearing loss communicate more effectively with others, particularly those drawn to a role that blends clinical device knowledge with client-facing service and small-business responsibilities. It is intended for students seeking to become practitioners who dispense and fit hearing devices rather than audiologists who diagnose hearing conditions. Specific details on program structure, including any practicum component, delivery mode, campus location, and program length, are addressed through the university's separate admission requirements and program pages rather than the general program overview, so applicants should consult that additional material before applying.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Regular admission (Fall 2027) needs ELA 30-1 or 30-2, one Group C subject, and one further subject from Admission Groups A, B, C or D, with an overall average of at least 65% and no course grade below 50%; applicants with 9 or more college-level credits also need a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Mature applicants (20+, out of full-time high school one year+) need the same ELA requirement plus one Group A/B/C/D subject, but with a lower overall average of at least 60% and no course grade below 50%. All applicants must meet MacEwan's English Language Proficiency Requirement, though this program's own admissions page states no separate score table and the institution notes some programs set their own English criteria beyond the general standard. This program's own page does not mention a criminal record check, portfolio or interview requirement.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall 2027
Application Deadline:Fall 2027 domestic application deadline: March 30, 2027. International applicants follow the same deadline unless the general international dates (1 May 2027 Fall / 1 Oct 2026 Winter / 30 Jan 2027 Spring-Summer) are earlier.
